The shopping center is a unique urban lifestyle environment situated on a natural topographical “amphitheater” of residential neighborhoods. Above, a grand circular arrival plaza sits between an open-air lifestyle center and a glass-roofed indoor retail area.

In addition to many glamorous shops and a hip theater complex, the modern mall hosts a variety of restaurants, cafes and even a food market. The shopping mall proves that it’s different to its customers since the opening day with the different living spaces in its brand new concept such as The Fashion District, The Boulevard, The Square and the nostalgic Market Place.

The new shopping mall offers famous brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Prada, Celine, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, Zara, Boyner, Mango, M.A.C., Sephora, Sevil, Vakko, and Debenhams.

The most luxury and exclusive stores are located out side at the open-air lifestyle center which is accessible from the upper floor. In Istinye Park Brands’ Street, an open space designed as a city square which is a first in Turkey, features many brands that pave the way to the world fashion such as Burberry, Gucci, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton and restaurants of different cuisines line up.

World-famous Rainforest Café has opened its first location in Turkey and is located in Istinye Park at the ground floor of the complex.

IstinyePark offers art, fun, sports, shopping and world cuisines to any one and is the new apple of Istanbul’s eye with its almost 300 stores and 40 restaurants. While this wonder of design, which virtually intensifies the joy of life, meets different tastes and needs, it also showed its difference among all the shopping malls with 41 new brands that entered Turkish market via İstinyePark. İstinyePark, which breathed a new life into Turkey and Istanbul, has managed to become an indispensible address for those, who want to spend a great day.

Let me know what you think of Istinye Park in the comments.

Also read our review: Istinye Park surprising luxury shopping mall

Address:
Istinye Park
Istinye Bayiri Caddesi 34460
Istinye – Istanbul

Tel: +90 212 345 5555

http://www.istinyepark.com

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Kanyon Istanbul is fusing a unique approach to shopping, entertainment and retail in an extraordinary architectural shell. Kanyon features 160 stores, 9 cinema screens, fitness center. Top local and global brands, cafes, and open air performances are set in an atmosphere alive. Kanyon houses trendsetting prestigious brands with the world-famous fashion retailer Harvey Nichols. Apple’s first store in Continental Europe is also located in the new shopping center Kanyon.

Opened in June 2006, Kanyon is a mixed-use project built in downtown Istanbul that brings together 179 residential apartments, a 26 story office block and 37,500 square meters of retail space.

With Kanyon, the aim has been to create a heart-of-the-city that connects the people working, living, and shopping in the region and beyond, which will function more as an organic part of the urban space rather than a standard mall, office, or residential project.

The designers for Kanyon are the Jerde Partnership (www.jerde.com ), who are the world’s leading ‘experiential’ architectural practice. Their focus on the creation of ‘place’ rather than just a ‘building’ is very unique. Their primary concern is on how people interact with space, how this energy animates the environment, and how places can have a more intimate meaning in people’s lives beyond the physical space itself. It is a unique blend of design, understanding and directing human behavior, architecture, and urban planning.

Kanyon residences offer a nest at the heart of the action, but balance it with our need for tranquility and connection to green and outdoor space. Unlike most other modern residences, Kanyon offers balconies, private terraces and gardens, windows that actually open to let in fresh air, and 3,500m2 of common garden space. Residents at Kanyon will not feel like they are living in a hotel room.

The residences are based on 21 different styles ranging from 80 m² to 380 m². With interiors that are designed by Sevil Peach and Brigitte Weber, Kanyon residencse are unique, elegant, versatile, and functional.

Kanyon offices offer professionals a synergy of work and play. With cafés, restaurants, bars within the complex, social life at Kanyon is as vibrant as work life. Also, the 4000 m2 fitness club gives a chance to unwind and integrate wellness into hectic work schedules.

Spread over 4 levels, in a primarily open air environment, the retail mix at Kanyon sets the stage for 4 totally distinct streets, each with its own energy and vibe. This innovative positioning allows visitors to really connect with brands, and makes finding your way around both intuitive and more exciting. Further, as most walking areas are covered and climate controlled, Kanyon blends open-air with comfort and allows visitors to experience the best of each season. More than this, Kanyon marries the convenience of the shopping center with the vibrant air of the street in an inspiring one-of-a-kind setting.

Kanyon Istanbul is home to 160 stores, complete with gourmet supermarket, street bazaar, cinemas, restaurants, health club, and outdoor performance areas. The world’s top fashion, luxury, electronic, and entertainment brands satisfies every retail desire. Dozens of new brands entering Turkey for the first time, ranging from Wagamama, Douglas, Apple Store, to Conbipel are all featured. The big news is that, the world’s leading fashion mecca, Harvey Nichols, is the anchor. Bringing with it the countless brands that have given Harvey Nics its sassy edge in the UK, there is no doubt that this will immediately become the fashion center of Istanbul. Beyond this, the overall experience and selection at Kanyon will set the standard for shopping not only in Turkey, but for the entire South European region.

Address:
Kanyon
Buyukdere Cad. No: 185
34394 Levent – Istanbul
tel: +90 212 353 5300

For more info visit Kanyon’s website www.kanyon.com.tr or follow on facebook

The project, “Maçka Residences, Interior Design by Armani/Casa,” is focusing on high-end and exclusive real estate residences in Istanbul.

“70 percent of the apartments have already been sold. The other 30 percent will be sold by the end of the year,” according to Vedat Aşçı, chairman of the Astaş Real Estate Investment, which is constructing the project in conjunction with Armani/Casa interior design line of the Armani brand.

The project was launched in May and is attracting keen interest from the wealthiest elements of society, desperate to live in a house designed by Armani.

The “Maçka Residences Interior Design by Armani/Casa” project apartments prices varying around $800,000 and Penthouses for $6.5 million.

The project, to be completed by April 2012, will cost a total of $400 million, according to Aşçı.

The project consists of three buildings rising over the last empty land of Maçka, which sold four years ago for $40 million. Aşçı began the project in cooperation with Kempinski, one of the world’s largest hotels and residences group.

Armani/Casa will add the Istanbul project to a list of already-completed residence projects in cities such as Tokyo, Dubai, Rome and New York.

The overall project value of the new residences is $400 million, Aşçı said. Apartments will be delivered to customers by April 2012, he said.

The cost of residences will vary from between $10,000 and $16,000 per square meter, Aşçı said. “There are a total of 170 apartments and 28 penthouses in the project. We have sold 25 of a total 28 penthouses, priced up to $6.5 million in the last three months.”

Foreigners have been particularly interested in the project, Aşçı said, adding that people from the United Kingdom and the Arab world will also join Turks in the Maçka Residences.

The sizes of the one-room apartments begin at 77 square meters and expand to 140, 200, 230, 260, 400 and 500 square meters.

People who will stay in these residences will have seven-star comfort and buy these houses to live here, not as investments,” Aşçı said. “However, when the project is completed, the values of the properties will double. For this reason, there are some people who will buy two houses, one to live in and the other as an investment.”

The greatest reason to buy a house at the Maçka Residences is the Armani signature, Aşçı said. People have been wearing Armani-branded clothes and bags for sometime now, Aşçı said. “Armani will create four different interior designs and the customers will be able to choose one of them.”

The price of an Armani/Casa design is two times more than the price of an apartment, Aşçı said, adding an Armani design covering one square meter costs 2,500 euros. “We attach a great importance to quality.”

“The opening of the Maçka Residences will be celebrated with a party attended by Giorgio Armani,” Aşçı said.

When the project is completed in 2012, the residences will accommodate a Pool and Spa with a Turkish Hammam, fitness center, shops and restaurants. The residences will also have exclusive services such as concierge, valet parking and exclusive transportation facilities. The outdoor Terrace Lounge will have a amazing view of the city and Bosperus.

More info on their website www.mackaresidences.com

A revolutionary building is rising up in the hearth of Istanbul’s new center, Buyukdere Caddesi. A highly intelligent, environmentally friendly, energy efficient building with vertical gardens that preserve the relationship between humans and nature, featuring not only social and activity spaces but also Istanbul’s highest golf practice range.

Istanbul Sapphire is rising up to take its place as Istanbul’s premier living environment.

Istanbul Sapphire, will be the tallest building of Istanbul’s Levent main business district and the second tallest building in Istanbul and Turkey – after the Diamond of Istanbul located in the nearby Maslak business district – when completed in June 2009. It is currently under construction and is the country’s first ecological skyscraper. Sapphire will rise 54 floors and reach the above-ground structural height of 238 meters (261 meters including its antenna).

Sapphire Istanbul is the luxury residence project of Biskon Construction.

The web site of Istanbul Sapphire is amazing and has been awarded internationally “Best in Class”

For more information visit:

www.istanbulsapphire.com

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The design of Diamond of Istanbul, by Dome Architecture of Istanbul, consists of three main parts. Tower, shopping Mall and carpark. A five star deluxe hotel, A-class offices and residences are located in the tower section, which is rising on a horizontal shopping mall. The green inner gardens that will work like special places are designed to unite people and through that way to bring a solution to the main problem of the metropolitan people can feel the nature as well. The building will generate its own energy by using cogeneration technology. With its biometric design and double facade system Diamond of Istanbul will provide natural ventilation light.

The panoramic restaurant on the top-most floor will offer a breathtaking view of Bosporus from the beginning till the end.

For more information visit:

Dome Architecture

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Skyport Istanbul has not only home-office solutions, entertainment and sport centers but also recreation sites within its 42.000 m2 of total occupied land. Furthermore this land also includes unique architecture on a land of 9.500 m2. Hence overall Skyport has become a new label for the peak of Beylikdüzü.

After you step into Skyport, you will be faced with several exceptionalities that you will be unable to resist. At the five star hotel lobby you will be greeted by Valet & Concierge services and for your safety selected personnel will accompany you to the elevators that go to the home-office levels?hence you will become addicted to Skyport from the moment that you first step into this residence.

For more information about Skyport Istanbul visit there nice website:

http://www.skyport.com.tr

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Dubai Tower-Istanbul will soar above the stunning Bosphorus skyline, to create a new meeting point for business and leisure.

Dubai Towers Istanbul skyscraper project will be built in the district of Levent in Istanbul, Turkey.

It comprises a twin-tower complex which contains extensive office space, residential apartments and penthouses, retail outlets and boutique hotels. When completed in 2010, it will become the tallest pair buildings in Turkey. Tower 1 is expected to reach a height of more than 300m (103 floors) and Tower 2 over 250m (81 floors).

• Corporate Tower
  One of the 2 iconic towers of Dubai Towers-Istanbul will be designed exclusively for the corporate world. The corporate Tower will meet the diverse needs and demands of business corporations and offices through it’s facilities, services and amenities.
• Futuristic offices
  Each floor of the corporate tower will offer the highest standarts of technology advanced features such as fiber-to-desk internet, enabled by structured cabling. These are class A office spaces
• Seamless access
  Smart building technology & design will be employed throughout the tower to ensure a seamless link to the services and facilities of the other Tower, and to common spaces such as the Boulevard, the elevators and parking spaces.
• Residential/ Hotel Tower
  The second tower – the Residential & Hotel Tower will set new standarts of luxury in living and entertaining. The Tower will offer a choice of serviced apartments and unserviced apartments, penthouses and a boutique hotel
• Serviced apartments
  The Residential & Leisure Tower will have 150 elegantly furnished and fuly serviced apartments. Residents of these hotel apartments will enjoy 5 star facilities such as housekeeping, laundry, catering, concierge and valet services. Other amenities will include cable TV, phone, fax and wireless internet connections and access to the health club and spa
• Unserviced apartments
  The main part of the Residential and Hotel Tower will consist of 330 beautifully designed unserviced apartments. Facilities within the tower will include a fully equipped gym, health club and spa, as well as direct access to exclusive parking spaces
• Penthouses
  The Tower’s penthouses will offer stunning views of the amazing Bosphorus skyline. Each of these luxurious and spacious homes will incorporate exclusive features such as an indoor jacuzzi
• Hotel
  The Tower’s five star boutique hotl will nestle between the seviced apartments and the furnished and unfurnished apartments. Managed by an international luxury hotel chain, the elegant hotel will have 200 rooms and suites and will offer the highest standarts of hospitality.

  A diverse range of facilities will cater to the business and leisure needs of the hotel’s guests:
  -Modern health club
  -Fine dining restaurants
  - Conference and meeting rooms
  - State-of-the-art business center

• The Boulevard
  The Boulevard will be a vibrant and welcoming shopping, dining and entertainment area that forms a base to both the Corporate Tower and the Residential & Hotel Tower
• Retail
  The Boulevard’s elegant retail are will be dotted with chic boutiques and designer stores offering international haute couture, accessories, jewellery, parfumes, cosmetics and skincare products
• Dining
  Mood lighting and a spacious and luxurious design will help create the perfect dining ambience in the Boulevard. A choice of fine dining restaurants, charming cafes, fast food restaurants and a food court will ensure that there’s something to whet every appetite.

This is going to be the tallest building in Europe.
Do you think these Towers will be a great addition to the Istanbul skyline?

For more info visit www.dip.ae

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The Ciftciler towers will be located right next to the TAT twins, directly facing the Bosphorus Bridge and feature a tower of 52 floors and 45 floors for the second tower.

The most notable feature of the project is a pair of high-rise towers that will be linked via garden bridges, with spectacular views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus Strait.

Total area of the project will be 315,000 m2, of which 65,000 m2 will be used for a multistory shopping mall, 8,500 m2 of office space, and 60,000 m2 of residences. The complex will also include an underground parking space of 182,000 m2 for 2,700 vehicles.

With an architecturally ambitious design, the most outstanding aspect of the project is that it overlooks the Bosporus. The architectural design of the project was rendered by Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum Inc. (H.O.K.), Arup Associates of London and Tunca Architectural Firm.

Two sleek towers, supported by a podium base. The towers have 108 luxurious residences in the upper levels, available for sale to investors. The lower levels features 34 exclusive long-stay residences for rental in the first tower and 28 spacious offices in the second tower.

The Complex

Kempinski Residences Astoria Istanbul, opened in November 2007, the ultimate in contemporary luxury, combined with exclusive Kempinski style and service. Located in Esentepe, the heart of Istanbul’s modern business district, this signature property is the address for discerning executives who know the value of making a good impression.

• Full service suites & residences from top luxury over-night accomodation to prestigious home comfort of extended long-term stays.
• Luxury Offices For Rental
• Anantara Spa
• Astoria Shopping Center with over 100 shops and dining options
• Gourmet restaurants, lounges and bars
• In-door Carpark for 800 cars

For more information visit www.kempinski-astoria.com

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