Anadolu Agency İstanbul Headquarters

BAB Architects used a language that reflects the prestige and innovative vision of the institution while resolving technological and infrastructure issues related to the publishing world in the interior design of Anadolu Agency's Headquarters Building in Istanbul.

The Istanbul Headquarters and Open Office Project of Anadolu Agency is an interior design project for a structure with a total construction area of 15,000 square meters, comprising 3 basement floors, a ground floor, and 12 typical floors. Design and planning process of the project has been started in a stage when only the exterior façade had been completed while the interior of the building was still in the rough construction phase. Therefore, the entire design was created within the framework of a shell and core structure.

The interior design concept of the building was primarily intended to reflect the institution's prestige and innovative vision not only developing architectural solutions but also supporting these solutions with technological and infrastructural aspects related with Broadcast Design regulations.

The project consists of three main sections: the Executive (management) floor, open-plan office floors, and the ground and 1st Basement floors where the building's main entrance, staff entrance lobbies, cafe-bistro, mini amphitheater-seminar area, sports hall, mosque, etc., as well as common areas, are located.
The concept of the Executive Floor is developed with a minimalist approach, utilizing balanced use of light gray and shades in both matte and glossy surfaces. It features sophisticated American walnut furniture surfaces and textile-based vinyl decorative wallpapers in neutral brown colors on the walls, maintaining the floor's elegance. In terms of architectural planning, the management offices were strategically positioned along the facade line of the floor. Additionally, a spacious common area was created as a waiting area, which was named the "glass bubble". This elliptical waiting area, located along the central axis of the floor, also guides the circulation within the floor. The interior of the bubble is highlighted with live plants, enhancing a green and soothing environment throughout the floor, supported by an extensive landscaping project implemented throughout the floor.

On the ceiling level aligned with the waiting area, a skylight is designed, which spans across two floors and incorporates a curvilinear staircase that serves as another impactful element of the floor concept. By adding this skylight detail to the floor concept, the aim is to give the floor's minimalist character a structurally striking identity through the selection of colors and materials.

The concept of the open-plan office floors is developed with the aim of creating a modern and transparent working environment. The functional and spatial divisions of all areas, except for the administrative offices on the floors, are created through platforms and permeable custom-made furniture. To create a minimalist and sophisticated working environment, a serene and bright background is established by utilizing light gray tones and incorporating subtle wooden touches in the selection of materials and colors. This bright background represents the common design language of each office floor and the overall project concept.

On the other hand, a specific color is chosen for each open-plan office floor to be highlighted on the repeated common surfaces. This approach creates a separate color concept representing each floor. Thus, the design composition of the office floors is also built upon a distinct color concept that particularly represents each floor.

The concept of the 1st Basement and Ground Floors aims to effectively provide architectural solutions while considering the floor heights reaching up to 5.50 meters. The design incorporates curvilinear custom-made furniture and other design elements that are integral parts of the overall design. This approach aims to create dynamic, versatile, and functional common areas.
Following the same concept as the overall project, these two floors also feature a minimalist background created by using light gray tones in both matte and glossy surfaces, occasionally complemented by wooden surfaces. The goal is to achieve a sophisticated effect, similar to Management Floor. These floors are also characterized by an extensive landscaping project, where live plants are effectively incorporated into the interior space.

Credits:
Project Name: Istanbul Headquarters and Open Office Project of Anadolu Agency
Project Location: İstanbul / Turkey
Interior Design: BAB Architects
Client: Anadolu Agency (Anadolu Ajansı)
Total Construction Area: 15.000 sqm
Photography:Egemen Karakaya