The Exterior Of This Apartment Building Is A Break From The Cookie-Cutter Buildings It’s Surrounded By

September 11, 2015

Apartment Building by Aytac Architects

 

Aytac Architects have designed this 10 story apartment building in Istanbul, Turkey.

 

Apartment Building by Aytac Architects

The architect’s description

The building pays homage to the areas completely destroyed vineyards, due to the densification of the city with concrete cookie-cutter apartment blocks after the 1970’s.

Apartment Building by Aytac Architects

The “vine” like texture emerges at the ground level, and moves upward to become the intertwining building facade, finishing at the roof garden where the residents can enjoy tranquillity away from the noise of the street.

Apartment Building by Aytac Architects

This facade treatment offers privacy with maximum light and views within each residence.

Apartment Building by Aytac Architects

The metal bands climb like a vine, wrapping the building with balconies, employing this decorative element as a functional tool.

Apartment Building by Aytac Architects

Photography by Cemal Emden