HAGIA SOPHIA

HAGIA SOPHIA

Hagia Sophia is a monument to the juxtaposition of East and West that is Istanbul. A former Byzantine Cathedral that was turned into a mosque by Mehmet II with the addition of minarets. This former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, is now a museum and is famous in particular for its massive dome. Considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture, it was the largest cathedral ever built in the world for nearly a thousand years, until the completion of the Seville Cathedral in 1520. One for history junkies.
27 Oct 08 | Content
JAIME HAYON FOR GAIA AND GINO

JAIME HAYON FOR GAIA AND GINO

Jaime Hayon has recently created the 'Valencia' collection of candle holders for Turkish design firm Gaia and Gino. “The optical projects, explores, through shapes, incisions…
01 Feb 10 | Products
CLOUD TABLE BY AUTOBAN

CLOUD TABLE BY AUTOBAN

We've just heard Autoban have recently launched this 'Cloud' dining table - a bit of appropriate news as it's a bit of a cloudy day here today outside the windows of M.E. towers... Initially…
28 Sep 11 | Products
CIP LOUNGE FOR TURKISH AIRLINES BY AUTOBAN

CIP LOUNGE FOR TURKISH
AIRLINES BY AUTOBAN

Why oh why can't all airport lounges look like this? Take a gander at Autoban's new CIP lounge for Turkey's national airline, Turkish Airlines, which…
20 Dec 11 | Interiors
ISTANBUL TWILIGHT CANDLESTICKS BY SIBA SAHABI

ISTANBUL TWILIGHT CANDLESTICKS
BY SIBA SAHABI

These candlesticks, inspired by Istanbul twilight, willl soon be on show at Gallery Sofie Lachaert as part of an exhibition called 'Candles and Mirrors'…
25 Jan 12 | Products
GALATA BRIDGE

GALATA BRIDGE

A trip to Istanbul is incomplete without a visit to the Galata Bridge - the symbolic link between the traditional city of Istanbul proper, site of the imperial palace and principal…
27 Oct 08 | Content
ISTANBUL TALKS

ISTANBUL TALKS

Why Istanbul?The Bosphorus is really a place where you can have your drink and eat your fish in a glorious and peaceful landscape. The place, which is also an inspiration for many…
27 Oct 08 | Content
ISTANBUL TALKS

ISTANBUL TALKS

Why Istanbul?I’m a food ingredient freak. Istanbul always offers me a surprise for my cooking... Istanbul itself is a source of inspiration for me. At the moment, we are…
27 Oct 08 | Content
ISTANBUL TALKS

ISTANBUL TALKS

Favourite aspect of Istanbul?I’m always impressed by the aesthetical uniqueness of İstanbul, which is definetely not suitable for everyone. It's an inspring blend of ugly…
27 Oct 08 | Content
ISTANBUL TALKS

ISTANBUL TALKS

Why Istanbul?Istanbul has come a long way from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic of Turkey. The architecture in this city is amazing. As one walks through the city, one can see…
27 Oct 08 | Content