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Located between major highways of Istanbul, D-100 and TEM, in the proximity of Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Pendik, Istanbul, the project transforms an old industrial chemical factory land into a technology company campus for one of the most dynamic Turkish banks.

Inspired by the natural topography around the site and the desire of creating a clear contrast to the surroundings’ unorganized urban fabric, a crystal volume as the main working environment is lying gently over several artificial hills sheltering various functions such as two 600 and 200 seats auditoriums, educational meeting spaces, cafeterias, lounges on bridges, data center and many other functions. With approximately 142,000 sqm total built area and 51,000 sqm site are, the campus programme is configured into three major sections: a 53,500 sqm open offices, a 16,000 sqm auditorium, educational spaces and cafeterias, a 72,500 sqm for parking, a Tier 4 data center, a sport center, common spaces, archives and service areas.

Image Courtesy © Cemal Emden

• Architects: ERA Architects
• Project: Garanti BBVA Bank Technology Campus
• Location: Pendik, Turkey
• Photography: Cemal Emden
  
• Concept Design: Ali Hızıroğlu, ERA Architects Architectural: Project Ertun Hızıroğlu, ERA Architects
  
• Interior Design: Midek Mingü
  
• Site Area: 53,000 sqm
  
• Total Construction: Area 142,000 sqm

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