Rondo 1, an Architectural Icon of Warsaw, Protected by ICT
The unique shape of the building, comfortable working conditions and location in the very center of the city make Rondo 1 one of the most prestigious skyscrapers in Central and Eastern Europe.
Rondo 1 is the first AAA class high-rise building built in Warsaw (192 meters height, 41 above-ground storeys, 103 000m2 of total area). It was designed by world-renowned architects from the American studio Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
The office building consists of two buildings: a 40-storey glazed tower (Building B) located parallel to Jana Pawla II Avenue and a 10-storey Building A, located at Swietokrzyska Street, with a façade made of opaque frosted glass. Rondo 1 offers office and service space that meets the highest standards. Premises for rent can be arranged in any way to fully meet the needs of even the most demanding tenants.
Rondo 1 was the first European skyscraper to receive the LEED® Gold ecological certificate in the “Existing Buildings” category. In 2016, the recertification process was completed, as part of which Rondo 1 received the highest ecological certificate – LEED® Platinum.
The LEED® certificate in the “existing buildings” category is characterized by continuous verification of the building’s operating parameters and requires continuous improvement of the efficiency of its operation in order to meet the newer and more stringent requirements of the certification system. The process evaluated, m.in other things, sustainable location, efficient use of water and energy resources, and materials used.
Rondo 1 is one of the most characteristic office buildings in the very center of Warsaw. It is chosen by companies that care about reputation, high quality office space and that everything is close by; to the railway station, to fashionable restaurants, shopping mall or cinema.
Integrated Control Technology (ICT) enterprise access control solution, Protege GX helps to control people flow and security for this iconic building. Every morning, thousands of people pass through gates secured by Protege GX. Each gate is equipped not only with entry/exit readers but also with OTIS panels. Thanks to seamless integration between Protege GX and OTIS – each user passing a gate is automatically assigned to one of many elevator cabins – which will allow to reach default destination floor in fastest way. This functionality is crucial to relieve the traffic of thousands of people in the morning hours. ICT readers equipped with secure MIFARE and DESFire technology have also BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) option to allow flexibility for users to use any type of access credentials.
ICT certified partner xPro Security Technology, a long-standing partner in Poland was instrumental to implement the Protege GX system which includes over:
- several dozen system controllers
- hundreds of door expanders
- dozens of intelligent and monitored power supply’s 4A
- several hundred of proximity RFID readers
Server-based access control system, Protege GX, uses its native HLI lift integration to talk to a dozen of OTIS elevators. Another dozen elevators are managed by input-output expanders.
“We are very proud that our solution not only secures this iconic building but also makes it more efficient at managing the flow of employees through the integration with the lift system” says Milos Kohout, Sales Director for Central and Eastern Europe .”This type of projects show the flexibility of our Protege GX platform and, when combined with the knowledge of our partner xPro Security, it delivers a successful solution, saving time for all users of the building.”
