AT THE HEART OF THE CITY

Being home to designer brands, five-star hotels and culinary hotspots has always been the  biggest allure of the historical Nişantaşı area. Nişantaşı satisfies the need for an aesthetic  and practical living space of a stylish audience who enjoys exploring what the city has to  offer. The district is in a unique position in Istanbul as a self-contained nucleus of creativity  and luxury from where its residents can easily reach major historical, financial and  residential hubs of the city.

A HUB FOR MODERN ART, EXUDING THE ELEGANCE OF THE PAST WHERE URBAN LUXURY MEETS CREATIVITY

Nişantaşı is the embodiment of the East-meets-West aesthetic that defines Istanbul’s  complex visual mystique. Neo-classical and Neo-Baroque structures stand between  modern apartment buildings, watching over the stylish crowds as they fill up the popular  cafés and restaurants scattered around upscale designer labels. Blending the glamour of  designer stores and five-star luxury hotels with cozy neighbourhood favourites makes for an authentic city experience that the district’s artistic residents love to cultivate.

THE TIMELESS CHARM OF ICONIC ARCHITECTURE

Beginning with the 1950s, modern apartment buildings began to dominate the skyline of  Nişantaşı, particularly Valikonağı Street. At the end of this famous street stood the Yapı  Kredi Bank building, co-designed by the leading architects Doğan Tekeli and Sami Sisa as      part of a 1972 architectural competition and became the most iconic building of its  time. That building forms the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, İstanbul today. The Residences, sit quietly at the end of Valikonağı Street. Each home and  surrounding common areas benefit equally from the landscape and light, an infusion of life  that matches the vibrant energy of Nişantaşı. The architects’ general design idea is to  tell the story of life as it is lived inside the building. This approach is evident in the flexible layout of the apartments and has turned the structure into an icon of Nişantaşı living.

REMARKABLE TOUCH WITH A RESPECT FOR THE ESSENCE

The project was designed by Tanju Özelgin as a contemporary interpretation of the design spirit of the 1970s. Without changing the main character of the structure, a new design was developed to serve as a natural extension of the existing building while meeting the  modern day needs.

A dark color was preferred to ease the massive feel of the building and to maintain a  harmonious look with the surrounding buildings. It was designed to have a solemn, calm  and respectable character.

“The basic design principle of the project can be perceived as transformation. A natural transformation of the old… In other words, the same family, but the new generation; like the grandfather-grandchild relationship. The same concept is valid for the sculptures designed for the project. The transformation of a form into another form;  both making each other stronger, neither of  them able to exist without the other…”
-Tanju Özelgin

THE RITZ-CARLTON LEGACY

Imagine a home not only defined by sophisticated and luxurious finishes but equipped to  deliver legendary The Ritz-Carlton service. From concierge services and in-residence dining to a dedicated residential management team, a lifestyle of privacy and comfort awaits. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, İstanbul offer curated living spaces with exquisitely crafted  interiors and unparalleled  service for a discerning global audience.

The Ritz-Carlton spirit will welcome you everywhere The lobby at The Residences serves as a meeting point and a waiting lounge. You may also use the lobby for casual business meetings.