Stokado, the second largest operator on the Polish self-storage market, owned by Redefine Properties, Griffin Capital Partners and the founders, has opened a new self-storage facility in Kraków. The warehouse located at Nowohucka Street is Stokado’s second asset in the city and marks another step in the platform’s continued expansion across Poland. Comprising more than 600 storage units, the facility offers over 3,200 sqm. NLA of modern space.

The facility has five floors and nearly 20 metres in height. It has been designed as a modern and fully functional self-storage building, equipped with a reception area, staff facilities, technical zones, and convenient access to all floors via two freight lifts.

Located at Nowohucka street, in a well-connected part of Kraków, close to residential neighbourhoods and service areas, the facility is well positioned to serve both private and business customers. Its location offers strong commercial potential and fits Stokado’s strategy of developing assets in densely populated urban areas with convenient access and high visibility.

Pieter Prinsloo, Chief Executive Officer at Redefine Europe BV, says: “The Polish self-storage market is still at an early stage of development compared with Western Europe, which creates substantial room for further growth. Projects such as Nowohucka enable us to build scale in the right locations while positively contributing to the overall quality of the self-storage sector in Poland”

Marcin Rękawiczny, Vice President Investments at Griffin Capital Partners, adds: “We see this self-storage as an attractive long-term opportunity, combining resilient demand fundamentals with the ability to develop high-quality, scalable and sustainable assets in strategic urban locations. It is Stokado’s third new location delivered in less than eight months, which illustrates the pace of platform’s growth and the consistency with which we are building its nationwide presence.”

The property incorporates a range of solutions characteristic of fourth-generation self-storage facilities, with a strong focus on convenience, security and automation. Customers can access the facility 24/7 and open storage units, gates and entrance zones using a mobile application or an individual access code. The project also features automatic locks for rental units, full access control and 24-hour CCTV monitoring, ensuring a high level of security and ease of use.

The project has also been designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind and has been prepared to meet the requirements of BREEAM certification. The building includes a photovoltaic installation, a heat pump, a ground heat exchanger, energy-efficient LED lighting and a rainwater retention tank.

The Nowohucka project is another addition to Stokado’s growing portfolio in Poland, as the company continues to scale its presence in the country’s largest urban markets and strengthen its position in one of the most promising segments of the real estate sector.