Artists Bitka and Chwałek create mural in Accolade industrial park in Zielona Góra

The new mural was accomplished and officially presented to the public on Dec., 7th. – This artwork is another mural in Accolade’s collection, yet the first one created on the water tank. We are very impressed with the outcome and how well it composes within the surroundings. We believe that by inviting the art into the industrial areas, our parks become a better place to work. It is important for us to create a space in which the tenants and their employees feel better. This is how we understand and implement our ESG strategy – says Małgorzata Więcko, Director Asset Management in Accolade Poland.

Accolade invited two recognized and experienced mural artists – Jakub Bitka and Łukasz Chwałek – to create the painting. – Our creative concept revolved around connecting the industry with the nature. The grapes are the symbol of Zielona Góra, a city of wine and vineyards, and this accent is strongly cultivated locally. They are natural shapes and, in the design, we decided to complete them with the cubes - abstract forms referring to the human logical thinking. It is fascinating, that these forms rarely occur in nature but a man can draw them easily. Their shape is also similar to the packages stored in the warehouses – explained Łukasz Chwałek.

- We were positively surprised by how good the cooperation with Accolade went. The investor gave us a lot of trust and a free hand, and yet remained very engaged and interested in the process. The works went pretty smoothly – despite the cold temperatures, we managed to catch a sunny weather window. From technical perspective, the preparation of the water tank before painting was a big task; usually we use water paints but here we decided to spray as the zink surface was taking this product better. We left some areas of the tank unpainted in order to allow them to reflect the light as a mirror – the outcome is an amazing example of bringing the inside to the outside – added Jakub Bitka. The mural can be well seen from the street, as the water tank is located close through the entrance.

Accolade Industrial Art programme’s mission is to introduce the art in the industrial premises. The first project under its patronage was a mural on the wall of the industrial park in Białystok. – Accolade will continue the project in Poland in the selected other parks next year, as well as in other countries. In Czech Republic the competition for mural in Brno has just been announced. The first results of the programme are very satisfying. We change the industrial area for the better and support the local communities in this way. As part of the project, we also organized workshops for the students from University of Zielona Góra. I am looking forward to our next initiatives – summarizes Dana Kryńska, Head of Marketing & PR in Accolade.

Anna Groß, Mariel & Haan Communications, +49 15207157198, anna.gross@marielhaan.com

Patrycja Rabińska, Mariel & Haan Communications, +48 504006016, patrycja.rabinska@marielhaan.com

Accolade Holding, a.s. provides first-class infrastructure for business in Europe. Our clients mostly include tenants representing global brands in the areas of e-commerce, manufacturing and logistics. In the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and Netherlands. Accolade owns a network of 41 BREEAM-certified industrial parks that guarantee a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach. In the ten years of its existence, the company has created a portfolio of commercial real estate with an area of ​​3 million sq m. The current value of the portfolio of completed industrial parks amounts to 2,6 billion EUR. It invests not only in the construction of new projects but also in the revitalization of neglected brownfields. The share of such projects in the company’s portfolio reached nearly 40%. The total area of ​​the restored sites reaches more than 1,1 milion sq. m. In 2014, the group established the first-class industrial real estate fund, Accolade Fund Sicav, which allows qualified investors to invest and thus participate in the development of the modern industry. In 2017, the group bought the operator of the second busiest airport in the Czech Republic, Brno-Tuřany. Dynamic growth and sustainable development are Accolade's priorities. Thanks to this, in 2019 the Group became the fastest growing company in the Czech Republic according to the prestigious Financial Times ranking. As recognition for its investments in new environmental solutions in the field of industrial real estate, in 2020 the company was awarded the BREEAM sustainability certification at the "Outstanding" level. The building in the revitalized area of ​​the machineworks in Cheb thus became the most environmentally-friendly industrial building in the world, achieving a record score. In the future, Accolade plans to build a polygon for the development and certification of autonomous vehicles, which will serve as a research and development centre, where the largest capacities in the field will operate. The Group has a long-standing history of supporting charitable projects and organizations. In addition to supporting the disabled, it invests in culture, sports, science and education. In the local communities where it operates, it cooperates with municipalities and supports civic amenities and local development. Accolade's goal is to be a responsible partner, a good neighbour and, overall, to make the regions where the Group operates a better place to live. Accolade also emphasizes the creation of suitable working conditions, the promotion of equal opportunities and motivates and supports employees in their personal development. More at www.accolade.eu. Data as of 30th June 2021