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Folkart Towers

Coordinates: 38°26′58″N 27°10′48″E / 38.449352°N 27.180125°E / 38.449352; 27.180125
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Folkart Towers
A view of the towers
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential and commercial
Location37 Manas Boulevard, Bayraklı, İzmir, Turkey
Coordinates38°26′58″N 27°10′48″E / 38.449352°N 27.180125°E / 38.449352; 27.180125
OpeningSeptember 2014[1]
CostUS$150,000,000[2]
Height
Architectural200 m (660 ft) (for both)
Technical details
Floor count40 (above ground for both)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Yağcıoğlu Architecture
DeveloperFolkart Construction
References
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Folkart Towers are twin skyscrapers in the Bayraklı district of the Turkish city of İzmir. Reaching a structural height of 200 m (656 ft) above ground level, they are the tallest buildings in İzmir and, upon their completion, they were the 5th tallest twin towers in Europe.[4]

The construction of the towers began in 2011[3] and in April 2013, they surpassed Hilton İzmir to become the tallest buildings in İzmir.[4] The construction works were completed in 2014.[3] During their construction, 1000 people were employed, and upon completion, they were expected to be the place of residence or work for 4000 people.[2] In February 2015, the largest art gallery in Turkey was opened in the towers. The gallery has an area of 800 m2.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Folkart Towers Life AVM, Eylül'de hizmet vermeye başlayacak!". Emlak Kulisi. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  2. ^ a b "İzmir'de dev kuleler yükseliyor". Arkitera. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  3. ^ a b c http://www.emporis.com/buildings/1201581/folkart-towers-2-izmir-turkey http://www.emporis.com/buildings/1201580/folkart-towers-1-izmir-turkey
  4. ^ a b "Şimdiden en yüksek bina oldu". Hürriyet. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  5. ^ "TÜRKİYE'NİN EN BÜYÜK SANAT GALERİSİ İZMİR'DE AÇILDI". Mlliyet. Retrieved 10 April 2015.