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SHCA has been commissioned to design an urban island, an oasis with a luxurious 5 star hotel, over 200 private residences and a diverse mix of shopping and lifestyle amenities.
SHCA teams in London and Istanbul have designed a radical concept which creates an urban experience which benefits from its close proximity to public transport - bus terminal and metro.
From the grand public square at lower level, hosting the anchor store and the cultural centre, people are attracted to the concourse level. All podium amenities - Conference Centre, Restaurants, Cafes, Movie Theatres, Leisure facilities, Gym and Spa and various retail experiences share one highly transparent room, all accessed by a central drop-off point, or from basement parking. Through spectacular visual connections inside, all users, the public, residents and hotel guests share the activities.
A vertical succession of enclosed gardens provides a natural cooling environment. At night, the highlighted glow of each hotel window creates a spectacular landmark. Diverse apartment types, from small studios to duplex Penthouses with private terraces on top of the residential building, attract a diverse clientele and create a community. Stacked gardens serve as common space. Full height windows create astonishing views over the Bosphorus, yet external shading and movable screens protect privacy and control solar radiation.
From the grand public square at lower level, hosting the anchor store and the cultural centre, people are attracted to the concourse level. All podium amenities - Conference Centre, Restaurants, Cafes, Movie Theatres, Leisure facilities, Gym and Spa and various retail experiences share one highly transparent room, all accessed by a central drop-off point, or from basement parking. Through spectacular visual connections inside, all users, the public, residents and hotel guests share the activities.
A vertical succession of enclosed gardens provides a natural cooling environment. At night, the highlighted glow of each hotel window creates a spectacular landmark. Diverse apartment types, from small studios to duplex Penthouses with private terraces on top of the residential building, attract a diverse clientele and create a community. Stacked gardens serve as common space. Full height windows create astonishing views over the Bosphorus, yet external shading and movable screens protect privacy and control solar radiation.