Former Russian housing complex in Warsaw to be renovated into 180 municipal apartments

Warsaw is set to transform a former Soviet diplomat housing complex into 180 municipal apartments, marking a significant redevelopment of the "Shpygovo" property located at Sobieskiego Street 100. The city acquired the complex, which once housed employees of the USSR embassy and later the Russian Federation, in January 2023.

Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski announced the results of an architectural design competition, stating the goal is to make the former "monument of Soviet dominance" serve Warsaw residents. The winning concept, developed by JSK Architekci, includes modernizing the existing building, which is under heritage protection, and constructing a new building on the site of auxiliary structures, including a former officers' club. The entire complex will offer 180 municipal apartments, designed to be accessible for people with disabilities and special needs.

The investment is budgeted at over 132 million Polish zloty. Following the design phase and obtaining building permits, a tender for construction work will be announced. The winning architectural designs will be exhibited at the ZODIAK Warsaw Architecture Pavilion from July 22 to August 2. The property, spanning over 7,000 square meters of usable space, previously included recreational facilities like a club and a basketball court.

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In times long past, July 22 was a holiday for the communist authorities. This time, on July 22, we are announcing the results of the competition for the development of the former monument of Soviet dominance. So that it finally serves the people of Warsaw.