Urban living reimagined
Located in Istanbul’s rapidly growing Basaksehir district, Ziya Gökalp Residences were designed by Büyükkent Architecture, led by architects Gökhan Tuz, Volkan Çelik, and Bülent Sandık. The firm operates across architecture, interior design, project management, and consultancy, following a philosophy that is both forward-looking and contextually grounded.
Comprising 550 residential units and 52 commercial spaces, this development is a bold testament to sustainable design, liveable density, and harmony with nature. It redefines the housing complex as a user-focused, eco-friendly mini-ecosystem integrating living, commerce, leisure, and nature. At its heart is the “Green Spine” – a continuous landscaped corridor promoting pedestrian activity, community interaction, and ecological balance, while respecting the site’s natural terrain and wind pathways.
a Design That
Breathes with
the City
The design merges modern aesthetics with Istanbul’s layered history, traditional courtyards, and urban rhythms – using terraced forms and internal courtyards to prioritise sun orientation, ventilation, and privacy. A blend of contemporary lines with premium materials – natural stone, wood-textured composites, and glass – creates a warm, human-scaled environment. Transparent façades and wide openings blur indoor-outdoor boundaries, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency.
Büyükkent redefines eco-conscious architecture with photovoltaic panels, Low-E glazing, green roofs, and passive design strategies – enhanced by smart systems for energy and water monitoring, integrated greywater and rain harvesting, and sustainable materials like FSC-certified wood and low-VOC paints.
Ziya Gökalp Residences prioritises safety, connection, and quality of life through car-free interiors, 24/7 CCTV, fire-resistant materials, and earthquake-resistant engineering. Its proximity to the M7 metro, TEM highway, Başakşehir City Hospital, and Atatürk Olympic Stadium enhances accessibility and urban value.
Ziya Gökalp Residences offers a holistic vision for modern city life – sustainable, liveable, and thoughtfully designed. Büyükkent reimagines the residential complex as a community rooted in place, designed for the future.
Büyükkent Architecture
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