Maslak No. 1 Office Building

Maslak No. 1 Office Building was designed by Emre Arolat in Istanbul, Turkey in the main business district. This building was designed to enrich the office life and quality. This project was focused on the density of the surrounding environment and the squeezed project site. This building introduced indoor, vertical gardens and large open-air areas within the structure to advance as a prestigious building while also enriching the tannate experience. Pictures of the structure are listed below.

Nora Mosque

The Nora Mosque is currently a work in progress for Emre Arolat Architecture. Nora Mosque will be located in Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. Nora is modeled after a “shell-like” form that has walls emerging from the earth and extending to become the roof of the structure and walkways. This Mosque located North of Dubai will be able to host 2500 people. This structure has plans to include areas for social and educational purposes, recreation, and parking. The structure is also equipped with meditation terraces and lookouts over the sea. This Mosque also will have the potential to be lit using only daylight. Pictures of the computer models are listed below.

Zorlu Center

Zorlu Center is a multi-use complex in Istanbul, Turkey constructed in 2013 by Emre Arolat. Zorlu Center serves as a center for retail, offices, hotel, and residential purposes. This is home to the largest performing arts center in the country. Zorlu Center was also home to Turkey’s first Apple store. Examples of what this megaplex include is an upscale shopping center (200 shops and 40 cafes), a five-star hotel (3 restaurants, 49 suites, 136 guest rooms), movie theatre, residential quarters, and offices. Pictures of Zorlu Center are listed below.

Thorncrown Chapel – E. Fay Jones

The Thorncrown Chapel is considered by many to be E. Fay Jones’ most famous work. The structure was completed in 1980, and is located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The building is an example of Prairie School architecture, which was popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building is equipped with 425 windows, 6,000 square feet of glass, and all-organic materials. What is also unique about the chapel is how the appearance is constantly changing due to the natural environment surrounding it. Over 6 million people have visited the building since its creation, and has been called “one of the finest religious spaces of modern times.” For his work, Jones won the American Institute of Architecture’s Design of the Year Award in 1981.

Sancaklar Mosque

Sancaklar Mosque is a Mosque built by Emre Arolat built in Istanbul, Turkey, This building was finished in 2012. Three years later, Sancaklar Mosque was awarded the Religious Building of the year in 2015 by ArchDaily. This mosque has been described as “one of the most striking religious creations of modern times. This mosque is also built with strategic design to symbolize different ideals of their faith. See below for pictures of the Sancaklar Mosque.

Market Hall (Rotterdam)

The staple building of MVRDV, the Market Hall located in Rotterdam, Netherlands was realized in 2014.  The arch consists of apartments,  which covers the public square below.  This square is a central market by day, and home to various resturants at night.  It is a hybrid building where one can eat, shop,  park their car, and live. The ground and first floor include retail shops, cafes, and restaurants.  The aspect of the building that stands out the most is the mural “Cornucopia”. This mural envelopes the entire underside of the arch.