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A few days ago, New York-based architecture firm Perkins Eastman revealed their plans for the Turkevi Center, the new Turkish Consulate-General building intended to house the Republic of Turkey's diplomatic operations in New York City. At 32 storeys in height, the construction of the new tower will necessitate the demolition of the 12-storey Turkish House that currently stands at the corner of the United Nations Plaza and E 46th Street, across the street from the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan's East Side.
The tower portion of the development will rise on top of a six-story podium covered in transparent glazing and stylized perforated metal panels. Featuring a sleek and seemingly highly reflective glass facade, the Turkevi Center will also benefit from rounded corners, contrasting with the more conventional orthogonal architecture of the surrounding buildings. Near the top of the highrise, the curtain wall will continue to twist and wrap around the bones of the building, forming what will likely become a very distinctive crown.
The 18,500-square-metre LEED-Silver-certified building will consist or offices for the Turkish consulate, including a passport and visa office, conference rooms, lounges, a fitness center, an auditorium, an underground parking garage and spaces dedicated to cultural and religious activities. The last level of the tower will boast a public outdoor terrace with views over the East River and Midtown Manhattan. The edifice will also include some residences for Turkish Diplomats.
Construction on the project is expected to start this year, with delivery currently scheduled for 2018. In the meantime, additional images and information about the project can be found in the Database file linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion or share your photos? Check out the associated Forum thread or leave a comment at the bottom of this page.
