Astoria Shopping Centre
The Astoria Renovation project transforms a once-generic commercial asset into a vibrant, multi-layered urban centre—balancing architectural renewal with user experience and environmental integration in the heart of Istanbul.
People no longer seek only spaces of transaction; they seek experiences of belonging.
Context & Challenge: Urban Renewal in a Shifting Landscape
Astoria Shopping Centre in central Istanbul had become disconnected from its urban context and underperformed commercially. Avcı Architects redefined its identity and energy through physical and experiential transformation, guided by deep analysis of users, access, and spatial quality in one of the city’s densest zones.
Astoria’s transformation followed Avcı Architects’ 3E Sustainability Framework—Ethical, Ecological, and Economical—ensuring each design decision was both locally responsive and globally relevant.
Design Principles: The 3E Approach
Astoria’s transformation was guided by Avcı Architects’ 3E Sustainability Framework: Ethical: Addressing social expectations by prioritising public realm and inclusivity, Ecological: Minimising the environmental impact through material and operational strategies ,Economical: Enhancing long-term value through adaptive use and infrastructure efficiency. These principles ensured that each architectural decision was both locally responsive and globally relevant — from façade articulation to indoor zoning, to terrace design and vertical circulation.
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