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President Artur Tłustochowski emphasized the visionary nature of the SoHo Krakow project, which draws inspiration from the artistic spirit of New York’s SoHo. A symbolic ribbon-cutting officially opened SoHo Residence II, and Artur Tłustochowski and Grzegorz Sagan ceremoniously handed over the keys to the new residents. Art took a special place in the program! Anna Sermak, a talented artist whose sculptures, murals, and paintings adorn SoHo Krakow, spoke about her contribution to this exceptional project. The highlight was the unveiling of her sculpture, “Woman in a Scarf,” dedicated to Ms. Iwona Węgrzyn-Bocheńska. During their tour of the building, guests also had the opportunity to admire photographs of Krakow by Paweł Krzan and painting triptychs by Maciej Mróz and Julka Kowalska. The event was completed by a performance by Marek Krupa – a brilliant saxophonist.

After the afternoon ceremonies, SoHo Residence II lit up in full brilliance in the evening! At 8:30 PM, the highly anticipated premiere of Anna Sermak’s fluorescent mural took place. This first-of-its-kind mural in Poland, dedicated to Bogdan Pukszta, literally came alive, transforming the courtyard into a magical, otherworldly space! The atmosphere was fantastic, and additional artistic sensations were provided by the talented vocalist Aga Grembowiec, whose jazz recital filled the air with beautiful sounds. The whole experience was perfectly complemented by Winoteka Krakowska, which organized an exquisite wine tasting, delighting the palates of our guests.

It was an unforgettable day, full of art, architecture, inspiring encounters, and magical moments! We thank everyone who joined us and helped create this exceptional event!

The ceremony was hosted by the irreplaceable Marcin Prokop, who, with his characteristic humor and elegance, introduced us to the world of Chicago Art Deco and pre-war Warsaw. We had the honor of hosting distinguished guests, including Iwona Węgrzyn-Bocheńska from Chicago Sister Cities International, Bogdan Pukszta – Director of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, Brad Vick – Deputy Cultural Attaché at the U.S. Embassy, as well as Andrzej Malina – Deputy Mayor of the Bielany District, and many eminent guests from the world of culture, art, business, and politics.

Artur Tłustochowski, President of Terra Casa, proudly spoke about the passion for creating inspiring spaces that tell stories, drawing on the best architectural patterns. He emphasized that Art Deco Marymont is already the third project drawing from the richness of Chicago Art Deco style and the elegance of pre-war Warsaw’s Streamline Moderne. We are eagerly anticipating the next one – Art Deco Mokotów Pola Negri! Iwona Węgrzyn-Bocheńska, in turn, movingly highlighted the strong and active relationship between our cities, ongoing continuously since 1960. The mission “Bringing the World to Chicago and Chicago to the World” is certainly being realized in Marymont too! There were also solemn moments – Reverend Professor Kazimierz Pierzchała consecrated the building, followed by a symbolic ribbon-cutting, which officially opened Art Deco Marymont. With tremendous applause, we also unveiled a commemorative plaque, commemorating 65 years of the Warsaw-Chicago Sister Cities partnership – a touching testament to the depth of our relationship!

Later in the ceremony, in an apartment on the 4th floor, Marcin Prokop read congratulatory letters from Deputy Marshal of the Sejm Monika Wielichowska, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Chicago Sister Cities International. Afterwards, President Artur Tłustochowski symbolically handed over the keys to the residents, welcoming them to their new home. We also watched an inspiring film about the Sister Cities idea, and Artur Tłustochowski expanded on his vision for Art Deco Marymont, combining the classical beauty of Chicago’s architectural icons with the elegance of pre-war Warsaw and modern, ecological solutions.

A true artistic gem was the presentation by Anna Sermak, an Academy of Fine Arts student from Krakow, whose work uniquely enhances Terra Casa’s investments! Anna spoke about her sculptures (“Kiss in Flight,” “Woman in a Scarf”) and Poland’s first fluorescent mural in SoHo Krakow. She also revealed that she is working on pieces commemorating Pola Negri for Art Deco Mokotów POLA – a mosaic portrait, a sculpture, and another fluorescent mural await us! The evening was crowned by the phenomenal Kaeyra, who, straight from Los Angeles but always with Chicago in her heart, enchanted us with her performance, blending Polish and American roots in her music.

After the official part, it was time for informal conversations, networking, and exploring this beautiful building. For true enthusiasts of the era, a surprise awaited – vintage Art Deco vehicles with beautiful ladies were waiting in front of the building, inviting guests for short, stylish rides!
It was an unforgettable day, full of art, history, and a celebration of enduring friendship! Thank you to everyone for your presence and commitment to creating this unique place!

The mural was created as part of the SoHo Kraków investment.

We encourage you to read the inspiring interview by Justyna Szymańska with the CEO of Terra Casa, Artur Tłustochowski. In the interview, CEO Tłustochowski discusses the current challenges facing the real estate industry in Poland, our unique collaboration with partners from Chicago, and shares valuable experiences and inspirations from the USA, including his time working on the Rockefeller Group’s portfolio.

The interview sheds light on Terra Casa’s operating philosophy and our approach to creating innovative residential projects that appreciate in value.

Interview: Interview Gazeta Finansowa

Once again, we are implementing art into our residential investment. The SoHo Residence investment, which is being built at Prochowa Street in Krakow, will feature the works of talented Krakow artists on each floor of the new building. The combination of elegant architecture with the works of local artists creates a unique atmosphere, making SoHo Residence a special place on the map of Krakow.

The SoHo Residence investment is not only modern apartments, but above all a space where art and design intertwine, creating a unique atmosphere. The residents of SoHo Residence have the opportunity to commune with art on a daily basis. In the second stage, each floor of the building will turn into a gallery, presenting the works of one of the three Krakow artists: Anna Sermak, Julia Kowalska and Maciej Mróz.