Nef Reserve Kandilli

Inspired by the deep-rooted past of Kandilli, its historical streets, and the magnificent mansions of the Bosphorus, Nef Reserve Kandilli reflects traditional architecture brought to life with contemporary solutions and realized at the highest level. Wide eaves shade the floors, and the overhangs are shaped according to the slope by increasing the perspective of view, and the facade design while adapting to the texture of the region, revealing a unique character. Nef Reserve Kandilli, which consists of a total of 407 residences of different sizes from 2+1 to 5+1, with a project area of 155,257 m² and a landscape area of 39,000 m², bears the signature of architect Emre Arolat and interior architect Mustafa Toner.

"The distinctive features of the waterside structures and coastal mansions of the Bosphorus stand out as their main elements in the Nef structures" -Emre Arolat
The project is articulated to Istanbul on a large scale and to the Bosphorus in a narrower frame. The distinctive features of the waterfront structures of the Bosphorus stand out as the main element of the project. Historical design approach meets modern lines. The floors shaded by wide eaves, the overhangs that increase the viewing perspective and are shaped according to the slope, and the facade design adapt to the region, revealing a unique character.

Different earth colors and softness of natural wood. The unique texture of nature in every touch. Uninterrupted transparent surfaces incorporate the landscape into life, the language used on the side facades and the natural stone texture that continues from the soil to the walls add a unique character to the building.

“The landscaping to be done will be one of the most visible and expressive elements of the completed project and will reflect the spirit of the project.” -Herman Salm
Thanks to the layout of the houses, the wide Bosphorus view becomes a part of life. In the project, a “forest of light” concept is created. The limited tree species Birch and Pine add a striking and dominant character to the project at first glance. Katsura, Sweetgum, Japanese Zelkovaci and Canadian Flounder added among these trees add different colors to the landscape.