FENZ represents a sensitive approach to adaptive reuse, breathing new life into an existing structure while respecting its context. The building that graces the picturesque coastline has stood since the 1960s, albeit marred by ill-suited modifications over time. To reverse the urban effect, the project aims to re-establish a connection between Bosphorus mansions and expressive modern architecture. The design focuses on rational compositions of façade elements, emphasizing verticality, and leveraging the existing structural system as a guiding reference. Bringing dynamism and movement to the surface has allowed the aura of the building to unfold in new ways to adapt itself to the context while meeting the functional and aesthetic requirements for a high-end dining experience on the Bosphorus. The strong retrofitting intervention using elements such as copper, decay, and colors reflect the mansion characters of the Bosphorus while giving the building a contemporary, refined character with a warm feel.
Location:TurkeyArchitect: GEOMIMLead Architects:Ali ÇalışkanAssociate Architects:Mahmut Anlar, Tugce Rizeli Bilgi, Busra Yilmaz, Ali Cihan Yildiz, Mustafa PolatContractor:Ata ArchitectsClient: Pol HoldingPhotographer: Ibrahim Ozbunar
