Architectural & Interior Design Studio

"Discover Architectural Brilliance at Akasya Mall & Theatre: Istanbul's Premier Luxury Shopping Destination"
Akasya Mall
April 2015

When you choose Guycorp, you embrace a team that artfully balances Guy Tetrick's profound vision with a 40-year history of traversing the ever-evolving retail design landscape. Our designs are more than just visual; they are nuanced narratives where wit and intellect intersect.
In the bustling heart of Istanbul, where East meets West in a fusion of culture and commerce, lies the opulent Akasya Mall & Theatre—an architectural masterpiece designed to redefine luxury shopping experiences. Guy Tetrick and his team at Guycorp have lent their expertise to create a retail haven that boasts not one, not two, but three major skylights. These skylights are a marvel of engineering, with two of them taking the form of mirror image freeform systems that seem to dance with the daylight, while the third adheres to a conventional symmetric lens shape. It's as if the mall beckons shoppers with a celestial embrace. But the magic doesn't stop with the skylights. Guycorp has integrated insulated glass throughout the mall, seamlessly held in place with flush glazed edge clamps. Even the tiniest details are carefully considered, such as discreet tension cables that tie a continuous ring beam to accommodate seismic movements, ensuring the safety and comfort of shoppers. Glass fins serve as both support and art, allowing maximum transparency into the mall from the bustling streets of Istanbul. The entry vestibules and retail zones are adorned with point-supported glass, giving the mall an air of sophistication. As you enter the mall, revolving and swing doors seamlessly welcome you into this retail paradise. The glass fins, whether full height or cleverly cantilevered from the ceiling, preserve the precious floor space, making room for the ultimate shopping experience. With Guy Tetrick's expert touch, Akasya Mall & Theatre is not just a shopping destination; it's an architectural symphony that elevates retail to an art form.