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First look: JDS Architects' roller-coaster-like design for Istanbul waterfront development

First look: JDS Architects' roller-coaster-like design for Istanbul waterfront development

The innovation-filled development is planned to be a mix of retail, residential and public spaces.


By BD+C Staff | June 19, 2014

JDS Architects' newest seafront design for Zeytinburnu City in the European part of Istanbul was designed to maximize views of the Marmara Sea, designboom reports.

The mixed-use development is located between Istanbul's center and airport, and though it will accomodate mostly residential units, it will also include commercial function and public spaces.

For more information on the project, visit the official design page here.

 

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