Location: Istanbul, Turkey.

Architect: Tabanlioglu.

The new Opera House in Istanbul, Turkey, is a reincarnation of an idea from the 40s and an iconic relic from the 70s. The new design forms a bond between past, present, and future, and unites the urban fabric and culture of Istanbul and the Turkish people. The main building will have 2500 seats and include a large hall with natural acoustics, while smaller concert halls, theater halls, cinemas, libraries, design shops, and cafes and restaurants will be located at various levels along the culture street that is passed through the annex. The new AKM will be transformed from a single unit into a large, comprehensive cultural complex. The building’s façade will be reconstructed and enlivened by one of the biggest screens in the world, so that performances realized on the stage inside will simultaneously broadcast on the screen for the public. The new Opera House will act as the future center of arts and culture of twenty-first century Istanbul and enhance the relationship with its unifying and connective accomplishment through art and cultural activities.