Galataport is a rare opportunity to develop a major landmark project with over 370k sqm development area and 1.2km coastline at the heart of Istanbul. Project site has the longest developable waterfront site along the Bosphorus with 112,147 sqm total land area including the pier extension. Envisioned to become the new, primary destination for high-street retail, F&B, entertainment, hospitality and office in Istanbul. BLG/Doğuş partnership (19%/81% ownership stake) took over the project and its operations in February 2014 from the Turkish Maritime Institution. Galataport was opened to cruise ships and the public in Q4 2021 and has already become a top destination for F&B, high-street retail shopping, cultural events, and cruise passengers. Recently, Galataport was named as the “Port of the Year” by the SeaTrade Cruise Awards. Galataport attracts over 100,000 daily visitors on weekend days and the number of monthly visitors regularly surpasses 1.5mn. Project’s remaining two primary components,…
Designed by Sarkis Balyan in 1875, the Akaretler Row Houses were built by Sultan Abdulaziz to accommodate the most prominent and high-ranking officials of Dolmabahce Palace. After careful research into their cultural and historical significance and structure, the Row Houses were authentically restored in Akaretler, one of the most distinguished and historic districts of Istanbul. At the completion of this restoration process, this elegant district entered an exciting new phase, becoming a thriving part of contemporary urban life. The Row Houses project enriches the social fabric of Istanbul, with each of the venues and galleries offering their own historically-conscious artistic touches. In total, the project encompasses 98 offices and residences, 42 shops and restaurants, and the W Istanbul. The Akaretler Row Houses and W Istanbul have been collectively recognized as an outstanding recent development, and were chosen as a winner of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Awards for Excellence: Europe, Middle…
