Zorlu Center
Zorlu Center | |
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Istanbul, Turkey | |
Construction started | 2008 |
Completed | 2013 |
Opened | 10 October 2013 |
Owner | Zorlu Holding |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 615,885 m2 (6,629,330 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Emre Arolat Architects Tabanlıoğlu Architects |
Website | |
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Zorlu Center is a multiple-use complex in the
Built in 2013 to a design by Emre Arolat Architects and Tabanlıoğlu Architects, the center is situated at the junction of the European connection of the Bosphorus Bridge with Barbaros Boulevard, which proceeds to the north as Büyükdere Avenue in Levent and Maslak.
History
At a public auction in 2007, Zorlu Real Estate, a subsidiary of Zorlu Holding, submitted the highest bid (US$800 million) to purchase the land at the junction of O-1 - the European connection of the Bosphorus Bridge, and Büyükdere Avenue.[2] It subsequently announced the "Zorlu Center Architecture and Urban Design Competition" for concept and design proposals. Over 100 firms applied and 13 were selected to take part in the competition with Tabanlıoğlu Architects and Emre Arolat Architects submitting the winning proposal.[3] A Vision in Architecture: Projects for the Istanbul Zorlu Center (2012) by Süha Özkan documents the design competition.[4] Construction of the project was completed in 2013.
Architecture
The center is a four-tower, five-function structure group, including a public square, residential development, hotel, and office space. The design is stated to be "shaped by a modern understanding of architecture", based on the concept of a historical town square, incorporating "bold geometric lines that frame the sky, as well as large expanses of greenery".[5]
Retail
The shopping center contains over 200 shops, 40 cafés and restaurants.
Zorlu Center also contains numerous international restaurants and cafés, including
Hotel
The Raffles Istanbul Hotel and Spa opened in September 2014.[8] It is home to 3 restaurants, 49 suites and 136 guest rooms.
Zorlu Performing Arts Center
Zorlu PSM, the largest performing arts center in the city, was developed by Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment.[9] It features a 770-seat theater as well as a 2,300-seat concert hall.[10]
Gallery
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Roof of Apple Store at Zorlu Center
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Roof of Apple Store at Zorlu Center
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Interior view
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Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry stores
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View from Barbaros Boulevard
References
- ^ Ryan, John (22 April 2014). "Store gallery: The Zorlu Center is the new face of Istanbul". Retail Week. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ "Zorlu Center / Emre Arolat Architects + Tabanlıoğlu Architects". Arch Daily. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "The Zorlu Group: History". Zorlu. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ISBN 978-0-8478-3854-7.
- ^ a b c "Zorlu Center is Finally Open". Theguideistanbul.com. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Shop at Istanbul's glossy Zorlu Center". Global Blue. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ISBN 978-3-9524279-4-1.
- ^ "Raffles Istanbul". Raffles.
- ^ "Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment joins forces with Zorlu Property Group in the development and creation of Istanbul's largest performing arts center to open 2013". Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ Gorvett, Jon (14 July 2011). "Mixed-Use Zorlu Center Raises Stakes in Istanbul". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
External links
- 41°4′0″N 29°1′1″E / 41.06667°N 29.01694°EOfficial website
- Zorlu Center on Facebook
- Zorlu Center on Twitter
- Zorlu Center on Instagram