Zorlu Center

Zorlu Center is a multiple-use complex in the Zincirlikuyu quarter on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 2013 to a design by Emre Arolat Architects and Tabanlıoğlu Architects, the center is situated at the junction of the European connection of the Bosphorus Bridge (O-1 Motorway) and Büyükdere Avenue which leads to the central business district of Levent. It contains Zorlu Center PSM, the largest performing arts center in the country, as well as the country's first Apple store.

In a public auction in 2007, Zorlu Real Estate, a subsidiary of Zorlu Holding, submitted the highest bid (US$800 million) to purchase the land at the junction of the European connection of the Bosphorus Bridge (O-1 Motorway) and Büyükdere Avenue. It subsequently announced the "Zorlu Center Architecture and Urban Design Competition" for concept and design proposals. Over 100 firms applied and 13 were selected to take part in the competition with Tabanlıoğlu Mimarlık and Emre Arolat Mimarlık submitting the winning proposal.A Vision in Architecture: Projects for the Istanbul Zorlu Center (2012) by Süha Özkan documents the design competition. Construction was completed in 2013.

The center is a four-tower, five-function structure group, including a public square, residential development and office space. The design is stated to be "shaped by a modern understanding of architecture", based on the concept of a historical town square, incorporating "bold geometric lines that frame the sky, as well as large expanses of greenery".

Zorlu Center PSM, the largest performing arts center in the city, was developed and created by Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment. It features a 770-seat theater as well as a 2,300-seat concert hall. The Raffles Istanbul Hotel and spa opened in September 2014. The shopping center also contains numerous restaurants and cafes including the Italian Eataly, Jamie’s Italian, and Tom’s Kitchen.

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