Tabanlioglu Architects.This 21-storey residential block joins an earlier project for urban loft spaces in Istanbul by Tabanlioglu Architects.The site lies in the heart of the city and embraces the concept of loft living for upwardly mobile professionals, with a green twist.There is a touch of the Ken Yeang Dr. Ken Yeang (Chinese: 杨经文/楊經文; pinyin: Yáng Jīngwén) is a prolific Malaysian architect and writer best known for developing environmental design solutions for high-rise buildings in the tropics. eco tower about it as apartments have generous vertical gardens, some enclosed en·close also in·close tr.v. en·closed, en·clos·ing, en·clos·es 1. To surround on all sides; close in. 2. To fence in so as to prevent common use: enclosed the pasture. , like greenhouses, and some exposed, on terraces. Facades explore a language of thermally efficient glazing Glazing The application of finely ground glass, or glass-forming materials, or a mixture of both, to a ceramic body and heating (firing) to a temperature where the material or materials melt, forming a coating of glass on the surface of the ware. liberally interspersed with greenery. Orientation also assists with passive environmental control; flats are largely oriented o·ri·ent n. 1. Orient The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia. 2. a. The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality. b. A pearl having exceptional luster. 3. east, south and west, with the circulation core set on the north face. Flats have high ceilings and open layouts and exposed ductwork duct·work n. A group or system of ducts: installed new ductwork in the building. , in keeping with the bo-ho spirit of the loft ideal, but this toughness is also tempered by wood and stone floors and high end fittings. Windows open up to the Bosporous and city views, and an abundance of natural light enhances the sense of spatial generosity. C. S. |
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