Tall & Urban News

Just a few years after completing the 26-story AND Tower in Istanbul, HPP Architects has now delivered a new project to the city. The building ensemble for the client Kapital Real Estate Development comprises two crystalline volumes of differing heights which will stand in the central business district of Maslak.

The design of this new building with its two separate towers will create a passageway as an ideal route across the premises for residents and visitors. The planned utilization of the ground floor will add value for the area: a market hall with surrounding green spaces will provide an attractive canvas for urban living. The entrances and foyers of the offices will be located on the first floor level. 

 The two tower sections, set opposite one another a little distance apart, offer protection from prevailing winds as well as providing shade. In addition, the vertical, contoured façade elements reduce the impact of direct sunlight and protect against overheating. Behind the perforated outline are panels that can be opened, giving users the option of individual ventilation.

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