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Mehmet Kalyoncu’s ION Story: From Riva to London

Ekonomim columnist Vahap Munyar writes about how Mehmet Kalyoncu left the family company to found ION, the ION Riva project and the first hotel planned to open in London in 2027.

A Scientific Touch to Hatay’s Reconstruction

The Türkiye Design Foundation is guiding Hatay’s historic center into the future with sustainable, resilient urban planning based on scientific data.

Mehmet Kalyoncu: “We Need Conscientious Cities”

Mehmet Kalyoncu reflects on post-earthquake urban planning and calls for conscientious cities built on justice, harmony with nature and collaboration.

Mehmet Kalyoncu: Transparency, Harmony With Nature and the Power of Music in Architecture

Mehmet Kalyoncu on harmony with nature and transparency in architecture, digitalization in construction, and the role of music in his life.

Mehmet Kalyoncu’s Urban Transformation Proposal for Istanbul

GYODER Chairman Mehmet Kalyoncu proposed new settlements toward Çanakkale and Bursa to reduce Istanbul’s earthquake risk and balance population density.

Voluntary Support From the Türkiye Design Foundation for Hatay’s Revival

The Türkiye Design Foundation is voluntarily undertaking design and planning work to revive Hatay’s historic city center while preserving its cultural heritage.

Hatay and Adıyaman to Be Redesigned by 39 Turkish and International Architects

Led by the Türkiye Design Foundation, 39 Turkish and international stakeholders are designing and planning the revival of Hatay and Adıyaman.

Hatay’s Revival Model to Go International with “ASİ”

The Türkiye Design Foundation is preparing to take the collaboration model developed for Hatay’s revival to the international stage with ASİ.

Hatay’s Face to Be Renewed with a $1.3 Billion Project

A construction cost of around $1.3 billion is projected for the 1.3 million square meter pilot area in Antakya under the Hatay Revitalization Project.

Türkiye Design Foundation Brings Designers and the Public Together for Hatay’s Revival

As part of Hatay’s revival, the Türkiye Design Foundation brought designers and local residents together.

The City of New Beginnings: Hatay

With contributions from around 1,000 people, the Hatay Revitalization Project aims to expand green spaces, protect heritage and strengthen social life.

Türkiye’s Architecture Panorama at the 100th Anniversary of the Republic

A century of architecture in the Republic of Türkiye, and Mehmet Kalyoncu, Cem Yılmaz and Bünyamin Derman on the revival of Hatay and Adıyaman.