Kanyon Shopping Center

Kanyon is a multi-purpose complex in the Levent financial district of Istanbul, on the European side ,near to Besiktas, which consists of a shopping mall, a 30-floor office tower (26 floors of which rise above Buyukdere Avenue level) and a 22-floor residential block. It unites 179 residential apartments, an office tower and a 160 store retail space to undulate around a dramatic architectural “canyon” since its debut in June 2006.

Kanyon’s four retail levels are set in a primarily open-air environment, much like a city street. Indeed the project developers aimed at duplicating the Nisantasi feel, the posh shopping district of Istanbul. Wrapped around the dramatic interior canyon, each "street" gives shoppers the chance to connect with brands in a new way. However, unlike a city street, most walking areas are covered and climate controlled, blending natural light and open-air with comfort that allows visitors to enjoy every season without suffering its excesses.This dramatic environment is in part what has encouraged dozens of brands to enter Turkey for the first time. Wagamama, Douglas and Bally are just a few of the prestigious names joining world-renowned Harvey Nichols in debuting in Turkey.The building features a special engineering technique which is used for the first time in the world: An air circulation system ventilates the open areas of the canyon-like mall and creates an invisible "thermostatic shield" enabling visitors to enjoy the open air regardless of the weather outside.

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