Azure

Azure Ankara is located in Çayyolu, a high-density development zone positioned along the western expansion axis of Ankara, adjacent to Başkent University. Situated on a major urban spine within the city’s macroform, the project aims to serve not merely as a building, but as a reference point at the metropolitan scale.
On a site governed by high zoning allowances, the massing strategy is articulated through a stepped configuration to relate to the human scale, with ground-level permeability and public interaction as key design priorities. The building adopts an active ground-floor strategy that enhances public life through its relationship with the street, incorporating entry plazas and semi-open transitional spaces that promote user engagement.
The architectural language favors a minimal yet assertive formal expression in pursuit of a distinct architectural identity. The vertical continuity of the mass is counterbalanced by horizontal lighting elements, establishing a lighting strategy that defines the perception of the façade both during the day and at night. This approach enhances visibility after dark and reinforces the building's recognition along the arterial corridor.
Within an urban context characterized by high-end developments such as residences, hotels, and office buildings, Azure Ankara distinguishes itself through its architectural clarity. The project aligns with ongoing large-scale urban transformation efforts, prioritizing construction quality, sustainability benchmarks, and user-centered spatial organization.
Residential units and social amenities are configured through flexible spatial solutions to accommodate diverse user needs. To address the scarcity of accessible open and green areas in dense urban environments, the design introduces car-free terraces and garden zones, with particular attention to child safety and user privacy. These spaces function as semi-private shared areas that foster social interaction while maintaining a sense of spatial control.
At the main entrance, a pronounced canopy element functions as an architectural marker, enhancing the building’s legibility at the urban scale and guiding circulation toward the entrance lobby. Beyond its protective function, the canopy defines a clear spatial threshold between the building and the city.
Azure Ankara represents an architectural approach that extends beyond formal considerations, integrating contextual responsiveness, programmatic functionality, user requirements, and urban impact. In doing so, the project not only responds to the existing built environment but also contributes to elevating urban quality within its immediate context.

Location: Cayyolu, Ankara, Turkey
Client: Azure
Status: In Progress
Site Area: 3.800 m²
Construction Area: 52.980 m²

In line with sustainability principles, Azure Ankara incorporates environmentally responsible materials, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design strategies to enhance both building performance and user comfort. The façade system utilizes locally sourced, recyclable materials with low carbon footprints. High-performance composite panels and triple-glazed units ensure superior thermal insulation, reducing the building’s overall energy demand. Integrated horizontal lighting elements along the façade serve not only to increase nighttime visibility and reinforce architectural identity but also function as passive safety and wayfinding components.
Stepped massing is complemented by green balconies, which contribute to the building’s microclimate regulation and provide private outdoor spaces for residents. These planted balconies act as living shading devices, mitigating solar gain and reducing cooling loads. Residential units are designed with generous window openings to maximize daylight penetration, while operable windows allow for user-controlled natural ventilation. Interior spaces are equipped with daylight-responsive lighting systems, minimizing artificial light use.
Together, these strategies align with international green building standards such as LEED and EDGE, positioning Azure Ankara as a high-performance, environmentally conscious residential development.