A new Accolade mural on the industrial map of Poland

27 listopada 2023

Having completed and fully leased a second modern industrial park in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, Accolade has unveiled a new mural in the region. Created in Park Białystok II, this is another installation from the Accolade Industrial Art programme, which promotes art in industrial spaces. Nine such projects have been implemented to date, including 5 in Poland and 4 in the Czech Republic.

The new mural is the largest project of its kind in Accolade's portfolio,covering an expansive 700 square meters. It has been placed on three sites located in Park Białystok II. Vividly depicting characteristic symbols, animal species, and local flora of Podlaskie, it was meticulously crafted by two renowned mural artists, Jakub Bitka and Łukasz Chwałka. The selection of nature as its central theme echoes Accolade's commitment to ESG values and a responsible approach to the environment.

“Białystok is a special place for Accolade. In 2018, we were the first to open a modern industrial park in the region. Currently, we have two fully leased parks in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, covering a total area of approximately 80,000 sqm. In 2021, we initiated the Accolade Industrial Art program in Białystok, creating our first mural here. I am delighted that our second park in Białystok has also joined the programme, and that the new mural creatively symbolises our commitment to sustainable development.” said Alicja Cholewa, senior asset manager at Accolade in Poland.

“While designing the mural, our aim was to create a visual narrative of symbiosis and the interweaving of the human and natural worlds. In the artwork we see the symbolic guardians of Podlasie, the bison and lynx, strolling among people, illustrating the harmony between these realms. Many elements in the mural refer to the region, and I hope each of them, along with the entire piece, will bring joy to the park's employees and visitors.” said Łukasz Chwałek, one of the mural's creators.

“The mural project posed a significant challenge for us, as we executed it across three distinct structures. The graphics came to life on a water cistern, a pumping station building, and a retaining wall, forming a cohesive narrative. This unconventional concept required several weeks of preparation and design, but the result brought us immense satisfaction." said Jakub Bitka, co-author of the mural.

The Accolade Industrial Art program also encompasses child and youth education. During the mural's creation, therefore, the investor organised workshops for students from the School and Preschool Complex in Nowy Aleksandrów. In these sessions, young people aged 12-15 learned the technique of spray-painting murals. The artists shared their knowledge by explaining the process of creating graphics and the significance of art in industrial spaces. Students also had the opportunity to experiment independently with this technique, practising spray painting on prepared surfaces.

As part of the Accolade Industrial Art program, the investor has created 9 murals, including 5 in Polish industrial parks: two in Białystok, and one each in Zielona Góra, Mińsk Mazowiecki and Gorzów Wielkopolski. The first such artwork was created in Białystok in 2021, selected through a competition involving park tenants. All murals in Accolade's industrial parks were developed in collaboration with local communities and artists. These works reflect the investor's values and commitment to environmental protection, emphasising the unique characteristics of their regions.

Accolade Holding, a.s. operates in seven European countries, where it invests in modern and sustainable infrastructure for global e-commerce, manufacturing, and logistics brands. It owns a network of more than 50 BREEAM-certified industrial parks in the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovakia worth more than 2.65 billion EUR, guaranteeing a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach. The leasable area of all properties is more than 2.8 million sqm with almost 300 tenants, and the annual rent 138 million EUR. Accolade also invests in brownfield revitalisation, this making up over a third of the company’s portfolio. Two buildings in Park Szczecin III on Kniewska street have been awarded the highest level of BREEAM certification – Outstanding – making them the first such certified projects in Poland.Accolade is committed to following ESG principles by adhering to strict environmental protection requirements, providing assistance and support to local communities, and implementing a well-defined compliance code. The company understands the importance of sustainable development and strives to balance economic growth with social and environmental responsibility.In 2017, the group bought the operator of the second busiest airport in the Czech Republic, Brno-Tuřany, and is preparing a polygon near Stříbro to serve as a research centre for the development and certification of autonomous driving vehicles. For more information, please visit www.accolade.eu.

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