Istanbul Sapphire, Skyscraper in Levent district, Istanbul, Turkey
The Istanbul Sapphire rises 261 meters into the sky with 54 floors above ground and 10 basement levels in the central business district.
The construction of this glass-clad tower began in 2006, reaching completion in 2010, and officially opened its doors on March 4, 2011.
The building represents modern Turkish architectural advancement through its integration of residential spaces, shopping areas, and commercial facilities in a vertical structure.
Visitors can reach the observation deck via dedicated elevators to experience panoramic views of Istanbul, the Bosphorus, and the Black Sea.
The structure incorporates two separate glass shells that create natural ventilation channels, with specialized holes every three floors for air circulation.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 2011
Architects: Tabanlıoğlu Architects
Official opening: March 4, 2011
Floors above the ground: 54
Floors below the ground: 10
Elevators: 14
Height: 261 m
Website: http://istanbulsapphire.com
GPS coordinates: 41.08500,29.00583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
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