Istanbul, Turkey

The project prepared for the Office Building that is to be situated on the Mecidiyeköy-Maslak axis, near the Istinye junction, where Turkey’s foreign capital takes its most visible form, was conditioned by the tension that came out of the density of its environs, and the tight space allocated.

It was the clients wish that the construction would be a prestigious building, just like all the other surrounding structures which meant to be prominent, but instead give the impression of having been developed with no certain rule, plan or order.

Our aim was to create a surprising niche with an unconventional expression, which was partly shaped according to the limitations of the building codes demanded that the construction would be narrower and shorter than the adjacent buildings. Wrapping the conventional inner concrete structure with an opaque metal screen, we intended to blur the vertical and horizontal rational geometry building, as well as provide solar and noise protection.

The lower floors of the building, which is to be for public use, will accommodate stores, cafes and restaurants, open up to the old Büyükdere Avenue, through the main entrance. The rest of the space, with the exception of service units in the basement floors, will be used as rented office floors.