Maslak Tower
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Maslak Tower, one of the tallest on the European side of Istanbul, makes a memorable presence. Creativity of architectural design, imaginative open spaces, and meaningful integration of sustainability makes the project a landmark appropriate to its highly visible location.
The tower is planned according to LEED Gold certification requirements. Together, these enable the incorporation of floor-to ceiling glass while simultaneously achieving ambitious energy efficiency goals. Environmental emphasis is discernible in green spaces laced through the tower. Three groupings of “sky-gardens” are strategically placed at key exposures. These two-story high gardens provide a thermal buffer between the exterior and interior, access to fresh air and a respite for building residents.
A larger exterior garden crowns the tower with a weave of planting and architectural elements. The base is outfitted with varied gardens and a piazza provides a social focus. Taken together these green spaces temper the insistent vertical stacking and hermetic environments so often found in high-rise design.
