An exciting new retail and mixed-use building in the heart of the Istanbul's fashion district that presents a fresh and iconic space for shopping and leisure
Program Retail Client Vakko Location Istanbul, Turkey Appointment 2022 Status Under construction Completion 2024 Team Leader Smadar Efrati Project Architect Nawras Haj Creative Director Keshet Rosenblum Architect Valentina Dybrovsky, Jeremie Mellul
The new Vakkorama flagship store sits on Bagdat Avenue, one of the most important high streets of the Anatolian side of Istanbul. The new building is a unique retail addition to the high street in the heart of Istanbul’s fashion district. Its design evokes both the essence of the Vakkorama brand, while it presents a contextually creative response aiming to create a contemporary landmark building in the area. One of the building’s key features is the open ground floor, a breathable urban layer that is filled with vegetation. The Ground floor is transformed into a small urban garden, presenting an element of surprise on the high-street level and a welcoming entrance point to the retail store. The ground-floor's open and public character includes 240 sq. meters of bar and cafe space with both indoor and outdoor spaces.
On top of the ground-floor garden, the building features 1574 sq. meters of generous retail spaces that span on 5 levels, while the -2 level includes gym facilities.
The building will present a three dimensional ribbed glass facade that will be an inviting and interactive face of the building towards the city.
