Autoban’s design reimagines the traditional bank headquarters as a dynamic landscape, where flexibility, collaboration, and identity converge. From executive offices and focused work zones to shared lounges, innovation labs, and wellness areas, the new headquarters is conceived as a series of interconnected environments that support multiple modes of working and thinking.

At the ground level, the lobby sets the tone with geometric marble floors, zigzag glass panels, and a landmark AI-based media installation by Refik Anadol, Turkey’s first permanent digital artwork of its kind, signalling a progressive new chapter for the institution.

Throughout the tower, adaptable layouts, biophilic design, and custom Autoban furnishings, including modular seating, sculptural tables, and integrated storage, enhance comfort, efficiency, and long-term agility. Dedicated zones like Akbank Lab reflect the spirit of innovation through flexible interiors, natural textures, and a layered spatial rhythm.

On the executive floors, angled forms, rich wood finishes, and refined detailing express authority and prestige, while the newly added Social Building introduces an entirely new typology: a multi-level hub for culture and community, featuring a café, podcast studio, sound room, and wellness floor unified by a skylit atrium and Akbank’s signature red.

The transformation positions Akbank as a leader not only in finance but also in institutional design—setting a new benchmark for progressive workplace environments in Turkey and beyond.

Client: Akbank T.A.Ş.

Awards
2025 – Winner, Maison Française Türkiye, Best Office Design
2025 – Honoree, Interior Design Magazine – Best of Year, Office Category