Altus Skyscraper, Office and hotel skyscraper in Katowice, Poland.
Altus Skyscraper is a combined office and hotel tower with 30 above-ground floors that rises approximately 125 meters into the sky. The structure features two wings of different heights and houses office space, a four-star hotel, and banking facilities within its design.
Construction started in 2001 and completed in 2003, marking a turning point in Katowice's modern urban development. The project showed the city's commitment to reinventing itself after economic transformation.
The building marks Katowice's shift from a coal and industrial city to a modern business center. Today people use it as a hub for work, hotels, and daily commerce.
The building has 18 elevators and an underground parking garage with 560 spaces, making it easy for both car and foot traffic. Visitors can find parking readily and move quickly between different functional areas.
The building is known for its intelligent Building Management System that automatically controls and monitors its functions. Around 1,500 people work there daily, using its modern infrastructure.
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