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Ziraat Bank Headquarters in Istanbul
24 Jun 2021
Ziraat Bank Headquarters
Architecture: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)
Location: Istanbul, Western Turkey

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) is pleased to announce that the Ziraat Bank Headquarters in Istanbul has topped out. On reaching this milestone, the landmark project is taking its place as the centre-piece of the new Istanbul International Financial Centre (IIFF) to become a fitting symbol for Ziraat Bank?s importance and rich heritage. The office-led development extends to more than 350,000m2 and incorporates the bank?s headquarters with commercial office space, ground floor retail and below grade parking.
Both innovative and contextually relevant, the design draws upon the cultural heritage and historic architecture of one of the world?s oldest and most diverse cities. The curving profile of the towers, viewed together with the podium, allude to a traditional Ottoman calligraphic signature, the Tughra. The office towers, which rise to 40 and 46 storeys, have been designed to support employee wellbeing. Amenities include prayer rooms, naturally ventilated areas and planted balcony break out spaces. Double-height atria create different working environments that encourage social interaction across floors.
Designed as separate but interconnected buildings, the podium unites the two towers. A common entrance wi...