TEPE PRIME: A STRONG EXAMPLE OF MIXED-USE ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN IN ANKARA
This week, T-COD Architecture wants to tell you about Tepe Prime, one of Ankara's most prestigious mixed-use projects. Located on the Söğütözü axis, Tepe Prime holds a significant place among Ankara's contemporary plaza and business center projects with its architectural approach that brings together offices, commercial spaces, and social life.
Today, mixed-use projects are moving beyond being mere structures that bring together functions; they are becoming spatial organizations that prioritize user experience. Tepe Prime stands out as one of the examples that successfully reflects this transformation on an architectural scale.
ARCHITECTURAL POSITIONING ON AN URBAN SCALE
At the heart of Tepe Prime's architectural success lies its massing, which harmonizes with the urban fabric of its location whilesimultaneously establishing a distinctive architectural identity. Within the dense business district character of Söğütözü, the project, rather than being a dominant structure through its scale and proportion decisions, establishes a balanced relationship with its surroundings.
The blocks, resolved at different heights, create a more dynamic and human-scale architectural affect instead of a monotonous plaza perception. This approach can be considered a significant design decision that distinguishes it from clasic plaza typologies in Ankara.
OPEN-CLOSED SPACE RELATIONSHIP
One of Tepe Prime's strongest aspects is the inclusion of open spaces in the project not only as an aesthetic element but also as acitve social spaces. The direct relationship between the restaurant and cafe areas and the open spaces ensures that the building becomes a vibrant center throughout tha day.
This spatial arrangement transforms the building from merely a business center into a space for social interaction and experience for employees, visitors, and users. In today's commercial and office projects, this approach has become one of the most important criteria for architectural success.
OFFICE ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR ORGANIZATION
Tepe Prime office spaces are designed with a flexible planning approach that stands out in contemporary office architecture. Open office systems, divisible floor plans, and spatial solutions that allow for use at different scales enable the building to adapt to changing user needs in the long term.
Facade openings and floor depths that support natural light create a spacious and sustainable working enviroment in the interiors. This both increases employee comfort and adds value to the building in terms of energy efficiency.
INTERIOR FLOW AND USER EXPERIENCE
Another important element that stands out in the interior spaces is the clarity and legibility of the spatial flow. The proper signage established between office entrances, common areas, and commercial units offers an intuitive navigation experience that does not tire the user.
The sense of chaos often encountered in large-scale plaza projects is replaced in Tepe PRime by a controlled and fluid spatial organization. Openings and common areas that provide visual continuity strengthen the perception of the interior space.
MATERIAL SELECTION AND ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE
The materials chosen for Tepe Prime's facade and interior design hava been conceived to create a corporate, simple, and timeless architectural language. The balanced use of glass surfaces supports a sense of transparency and prestige, while the contrast created with solid surfaces gives the structure a strong character.
In the interior, the balance between hard surfaces and soft textures creates an atmosphere that is both professional and user-friendly. This approach demonstrates that the interior and exterior architecture are not separatebut treated as a holistic design concept.
THE ARCHITECTURAL ROLE OF SOCIAL SPACES
The food and beverage areas in the project are positioned not only as commercial functions but also as the social backbone of the space. Thanks to the strong relationship established with open spaces, these areas transform into vibrant spaces catering to different user profiles at different times of the day.
This can be considered a successful example of the ''experience-oriented design'' approach, which is increasingly gaining importance in commerciak space and plaza projects in Ankara.
At T-COD Architecture, when evaluating mixed-use projects like Tepe Prime, we prioritize adopting a holistic perspective that considers not only aesthetics but also spatial design, user experience, and urban context. We believe that the relationship between architecture and the user determines the lasting impact of projects in office, commercial, and social space designs.
We continue to share architectural analyses and inspiring examples of interior design, office design, and commercial space projects in Ankara. At T-COD Architecture, we advocate for an approach to architecture that not only design but also understands, interprets, and focuses on experience.
