POLAND. London-based Portland Design has been appointed by the Foster+Partners and Buro Happold consortium as retail design partner on the new €8 billion Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) transport hub in Poland.
Located between the cities of Warsaw and Łódź, the project is billed as Poland’s main gateway to the world, replacing Warsaw Chopin Airport as well as being a major new transport interchange for road and rail passengers.
The vision for the new CPK airport includes a dynamic multi-level interchange plaza that brings together all the main modes of transport: car-drop-off, air, rail and road. The transport interchange will connect air passengers to a 2,000km network of mainly high-speed railways and motorways.
Portland noted that a key part of the masterplan is a connected airport city that will provide premium office space and hotels as well as showcase facilities for trade fairs and conferences.
The first phase is due to be completed in 2028 and will have a passenger throughput of 40 million, rising to 65 million in 2060 with the possibility of further development.
Portland Design Associate at Portland Tim Lalli said: “We have been tasked to deliver the optimised retail experience across the entire airport, from arrival at the railway station or coach/bus station, through the check-in, airside and piers, as well as the full arrival experience. All with a particular focus on a distinct and uniquely Polish approach to hospitality.” 
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