The interior gardens protected by the outer shell provide a unique experiment of being in your private garden in a skyscraper”
A comparable image of some of the tallest towers on the planet.
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Murat Tabanlıoglu, architect and founding partner at Tabanlioglu Architects.
great view of the Bosporus. A swimming pool at 60 meters overlooks the woods of Istanbul. A part of the six-storey underground carpark has been reserved as a storage areas for the residents and for other storage services. Central heating and ventilation, security, maintenance services and an ‘intelligent house’ system grant a user-friendly environment and easy access. The complex, supported by the recent technologies and professional service administration, offers a comfortable and fashionable lifestyle.
Vital statistics Site area: 11,500 m² Construction area: 165,000 m² Number of floors: 61 Number of apartments: 187 Height of tower: 261 metres
To motivate a futuristic social mood with its roots found in local traditions, the architectural approach with smart local solutions has created an energetic yet serene house life. All apartments have balconies or large decks and gardens, and residents benefit from 360º panoramas of the city. The two top floors are reserved for the café and simulation hall where one may experience Istanbul in 3-D, and at the very top the observation deck is open to the public. As the highest structure in the country the building is designed according to new earthquake and fire regulations, and vertical circulation around the building is provided by 14 elevators. Technological facilities, modern healthy infrastructure and management policy makes the building user-friendly and provides easy maintenance. Starting at the main entrance and at the elevator access points, a digitallycontrolled system provides a protected environment, which is also supported by the building’s security personnel.
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Despite living in a tower, it feels more like sharing a three-floor house with close neighbours, much like in the countryside or in a traditional Istanbul house. Viewed from the outside, the building gets slightly thinner as it rises upward. From the fourth level the building expands downwards and the glass covering the surface of the building curves and then extends horizontally as the skirt of the building, which covers the cafés, bars, restaurants, cinemas and stores. This area of the building, designed for high-quality brand shopping, is perceived as a multi-layered, dynamic, large single space. This wide space offers the maximum extent of natural light. Environmental-friendly systems of the construction have also granted the building a low consumption of energy. The double façade itself provides a 25-30% saving in air conditioning. Furthermore, the green areas, namely the indoor gardens at various levels, offer a natural and a warm setting for those living at higher levels as well. Every ninth floor features a recreation area, and at 187 metres a mini golf course offers a
The sleak design inside the tower’s foyer.
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