We completed the expansion and reconstruction of the State Archives headquarters in Katowice, at 104 Józefowska Street, in 2026.
The aim of the project was to facilitate access to cultural resources. As part of the project:
- we constructed three new buildings:
- two repositories for archival holdings,
- a multi-purpose building that will make it possible to supervise and popularise archival holdings and to carry out educational activities,
- three existing buildings was redeveloped and linked with new connecting corridors.
A space for archival materials and users
The project will:
- ensure the safe storage of archival materials,
- create free space for approx. 20,000 linear metres of archival materials,
- expand the range of educational and popularisation activities carried out by the State Archives,
- improve the working conditions for archivists,
- make it possible to conduct training and presentations for the entire archive network as well as for external recipients.
The total net usable area of the new and redeveloped buildings is 13,873.42 m2.
The redeveloped archive was adapted for people with special needs.
Work status
On February 1, 2024, the State Archives in Katowice signed a contract for construction works as part of the “Expansion and Reconstruction of the State Archives in Katowice” project with the NDI Group from Sopot.
In 2024–2025, the following works were completed:
- construction, installation, and finishing works,
- external infrastructure was completed,
- furnishing of the facility began.
In 2026, the project entered the finalization phase. At the turn of January and February, detailed technical inspections of the installations and construction works were conducted, and by the end of March, all construction work and the furnishing of the shelves were completed.
Then, acceptance procedures were completed, including obtaining the required approvals and approvals from the relevant authorities, including the State Fire Service od Poland and other supervisory authorities. The facility was ready for use.
On April 23, 2026, General Contractor NDI S.A. formally handed over the expanded complex to the State Archives in Katowice.
Project cost
The cost of its implementation will be PLN 98,163,000.