Contract Business April 2019

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CONTENTS CONbusiness year 10 / volume 25 / April 2019 Elips Design has won Investment 30 three awards from the opportunities in President: Brunei Pınar Taşdelen Engin 24International Property Responsible Editor: Ömer Faruk Görün Awards for BJK No Editorial Board: 1903 Project Osman Nuri Canik Ufuk Oçak Aslı Türkün Karaçor Ahmet Okçuoğlu Birol Bahadır Bülent Yaşar A. Raşit Karaaslan Seçil Bulcan Ürküt Mehmet Aksöz Coşkun İrfan Birgül Polat Hande Şekerci Ekrem Arslan Correspondents Hatice Bilen Ünal Ayça Sarıoğlu Gizem Yıldız Graphic Design Tolga Çakmaklı Address: 04 New world and new generation of textiles! OSB Kahverengi Cad. No:8 16140 06 Impressive UTIB info stand at Heimtextil arose great interest Nilüfer-Bursa / TURKEY 08 Première Vision New York showcased the latest trends T: +90 224 219 10 10 (pbx) 10 TEXWORLD PARIS, the international business platform F: +90 224 219 10 99 www.contractbusiness.org for the fashion industry Prepared By: ISTMAG Magazin Gazetecilik 12 Première Vision Paris illustrated the strength of its leadership İç ve Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti. Güneşli 13 La Textile Show for textile and design Evren Mah. Bahar Cad. Polat 14 Première Vision Istanbul brought textile professionals togethe İş Merkezi B Blok No:3 34197 16 ’Textile Show’ wind in Bursa, the capital of Textile ISTANBUL/TURKEY 18 International Observatory show in Como Tel: +90. 212 604 50 50 19 Como Sectoral Trade Delegation - International Observatory Fair Fax: +90. 212 604 50 51 20 EVTEKS whispers spring inspiration and blinks for huge trade [email protected] 22 Denim Première Vision Milano Bursa Office: 23 PV New York to open for future trends Buttim İş Mrkz. A-Blok K-4 No:1038 Osmangazi / BURSA T: +90 224 211 44 50-51 Printed By: Ihlas Gazetecilik A.S. 29 Ekim Caddesi No:23 Istanbul / TURKEY T: +90 212 454 35 06 F: +90 212 454 34 94 www.ihlasmatbaacilik.com Subscription +90 224 211 44 50-51 Publised By 4 April/2019

NTENTS Turkish 46 EMITT hosted 66 Evimteks breaks contracting the hospitality through with confident services around industry the world 84steps of being the leader in its field! 36 Wyndham Grand Kayseri opens 7690 A brand-new collection by Alligator Palazzo 44 GMW MIMARLIK is excited about their Balkan project: Inoksan; outstanding in quality, competitive in price 78 Contemporary interpretation of clinical design Portonovi Luxury Resort 50 Elenor Textile is to show up in the world with its by Iglo Architects blackout fabrics! 80 iSaloni Milan – The Salone Internazionale del 58 Faik Minibar keeps growing in new markets Mobile gears up! 60 Proposte opens for trends and trade 6 4 Hotelya signature on Radisson Blu Trabzont 88 Powerful collaboration for ‘Model Factory’ 6 6 EMITT hosted the hospitality industry 90 OSO Architecture shortlisted for Euroshop RetailDesign Awards! 92 Yaren Carpet, a global carpet supplier Akarca Tekstil 38 GMW Mimarlik Traditional motifs is reborn every day! 54appointed to 74meet modern styles in design Tashkent Turkish bath and sauna International Airport designs 5

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN New world and new generation of textiles! The textile world will witness two major World Trade Organization (WTO), PINAR TAŞDELEN ENGİN events this April with less than one week the current dollar value of world textiles in between: Proposte (Italy) and Evteks (SITC 65) exports totaled 296.1 billion President, Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (Turkey). We will observe a great range dollars in 2017, up 4.2% from a year of new products and trends in these earlier. This is the first time since 2015 contributes a great deal to the global shows mostly in contemporary fields as that the value of world textile exports has competitiveness of the Turkish contract- sustainability, innovation and value-add- seen growth. ing services abroad. Turkey’s strength in ed production. Turkey’s contract textiles the field is not only due to its location, Sustainable living is an important trend Turkey has developed an excellent but also the cost effective service provid- in the modern world and it is becom- industry in contract textiles in all areas ed at international standards, high client ing more and more of a concern in the including fabrics, drapery, hotel textiles, satisfaction, credibility in partnerships, 21st century, as the impacts of human floor and wall coverings, etc. There are extensive knowledge and vast experience production and waste are becoming a lot of manufacturers in flame retardant in a wide variety of projects, familiarity inescapably apparent. textile production and exports. In mid- with the business environments in the Sustainable textiles April this year, some of these leading neighboring regions, qualified manpow- We put a lot of effort into our textiles. textile companies will be at International er and a calculated risk-based approach Across the world and throughout histo- Observatory in Sheraton Lake in Cer- to business. ry, textiles have been the base of some of nobbio, Italy to display best examples of the most lucrative economies and net- these contract textiles addressing mainly Turkish overseas contracting services works of exchange in the world. Textiles to European customers. And there will sector is among the most sophisticated are important, and it's not just because be more in EVTEKS, Istanbul, 23-27 service sectors of Turkey with having we need them to stay warm. We enjoy April 2019. undertaken 8.772 projects in 110 dif- our textiles. But, we want to be able to As seen on the table of WTO, Turkey ferent countries with the value of 329,1 feel good about our textiles. In accord- ranks fourth in country-base owing this billion US Dollars since 1972. ance with that agenda, many people in success to its adherence to innovative, the world are pushing for more sustaina- trendy and value-added manufacturing ble textiles, or ethically produced fabrics. approach to the industry. We may look good in our textiles, but we Turkish contracting industry, want to feel good about them too. a world brand Changing trends in world Turkey is not only good at the textile in- textiles dustry in general and in contract textiles The value of world textile exports in particular but also in all related items returned to growth in 2017 for the first and services of interior design. The time in two years with notable trends. country has all means to undertake gi- According to the recently released World gantic international contracting projects. Trade Statistical Review 2018 from the Turkey's unique geographical location 6 April/2019



UTIB EVENTS Impressive UTIB info stand at Heimtextil arose great interest The association UTIB (Uludag Textile Exporters’ products at one spot and to help developed a special Association) led an initiation by a them in their choice decision in order stand to display the stand where it was contributing to to lead them to the stands of these the promotion of Turkey’s cultural firms. Once again, UTIB offered the selected items of values, tunes and even the special prestige and large variety of Turkish Turkish exhibitors tastes with an approach of a mission textiles to the admiration of global in, Heimtextil / 8-11 in addition to representing the visitors. country’s home textile industry The impact of the UTIB stand has January 2019 efficiently in all events it participates been enforced by the mini edition of by offering different talents of a special exhibition called, “Genetic Turkey in different disciplines to the Codes of Turkish Design” which visitors. was inspired by Turkish historical The association developed a special values and covered selected samples stand to display the selected items of of a multidisciplinary collection Turkish exhibitors in Heimtextil, the composed of the historical, cultural world’s largest textile fair that was and modern designs and ideas of all participated by 287 Turkish firms. It societies lived and have been living offered an opportunity to all visitors in the geography of Turkey. to touch the fabrics, to study all the 8 April/2019

The wealth of Turkish artisanship held by the support of Ministry All of the works of the trio of the 8th and art culture turns out to be of Commerce and coordinated by Turkey Home Textile Design Contest unique products at the hands of UTIB, Uludag Textile Exporters were exhibited in Heimtextil Fair, talented Turkish designers. These Association, and TIM, Turkish and an armchair upholstered with the products shape the genetic codes Exporters Assembly. Re-Turn fabric produced from the of “Turkey Design” and inspire the The contest is held on changing winner Ezgi Vural’s design were also future designer talents. themes each year and aims to displayed at Heimtextil Fair. Developed with passion this promote the raising of new designers, collection proves the importance of and to offer new and value added deep rooted source of designs in the products to the sector. formation of new collections that “Emigration” was the theme of last reflect social rituals, local production year’s contest that was given to Re- techniques, geometric forms, objects, Turn design of Ezgi Vural. Fatma and imprints in a modern global Korkmaz’s Going Back was given world of designs. the second and Multivers of Ezgi Genetic Codes of Turkish Design Cavusoglu won the third prize. was presented first in Design Week Turkey 2017 and several influencers, designers, and doyens were interested in. The second edition of the exhibit was repeated in 16-18 November 2018 edition of the same event and was admired again very efficiently. Curated by Gencer Ucar and Arif Eker, the exhibit was now repeated in Heimtextil 2019, in Frankfurt, from 8th to 11th January 2019. The exhibit offered specially selected items from the collection which was formed in the last two years to the visitors. The Info Stand of UTIB was also a venue for the award for Turkey Home Textile Design Accolade, 9

UTIB EVENTS Première Vision New York showcased the latest trends Turkish textiles Turkish textiles enjoy a strong textiles sector has a very strong sector participated image across the World. We are the image in the global market and said, in the leading show biggest textiles producer in Europe. \"The sector stands out thanks to its of the sector, 15-16 We proved our power in technical machinery park with state-of-the- textiles, design and fashion art technology, flexible production January 2019 Turkish textiles sector participated in ability, capability of producing the Premiere Vision Fair held in New special products and high-quality York in January 15-16, 2019 with 29 workforce.\" companies consisting of 25 national New Surface, texture, colour, and 4 individual firms and invited materials and construction methods business people across the world of Turkish companies were at UTIB to invest in Turkey in addition to booth Premiere Vision New York establishing commercial networks. with “a specially designed artwork” Pinar Tasdelen Engin, President of for New York. This artwork was UTIB (Uludağ Textile Exporters' entitled “Fabric Re-Made” by artist Association) stated that Turkish Deniz Sagdic. 10 April/2019



UTIB EVENTS TEXWORLD PARIS, the international business platform for the fashion industry Exhibitors TFF Magazine was on display Texworld Paris, the trade fair of the clothing underlined the and textile industry, took place in Le Bourget, Paris, from 11 to 14 February significance of 2019. 13,929 visitors flocked to The Fairyland for Fashion. This is a new novelties and new record high for attendance, with a 2.35 increase compared with February designs in fashion, 2018. The trade shows organized by Messe Frankfurt France maintain their 11-14 February significance as an international business platform for the fashion industries. 101 Turkish exhibitors participated in the fair. 2019 Exhibitors emphasized the caliber and targeting of totally professional visitors during this 44th Texworld Paris show. Onlookers, those who were curious or just dabbling were conspicuous by their absence, allowing the exhibitors to concentrate on business. 12 April/2019

Whaovuelydoyuoruculirkteations nonflammable? Elenor Tekstil, specialised in curtain and decorative fabrics, has added qualities such as flame retardancy, anti-bacteriality and stain resistancy to it’s products range with its technical textile investments. flame anti stain retardancy bacteriality resistancy Evteks hall 4 A-03 D.O.S.A.B Papatya Sk. 4/D Osmangazi / Bursa / Türkiye elenorfabrics.com

UTIB EVENTS Première Vision Paris illustrated the strength of its leadership in the global fashion industry The legendary 53,156 INTERNATIONAL VISITORS: A HIGH-PERFORMING show of the EDITION AND SOLID ATTENDANCE INFLUENCED BY MARKET CONCERNS OVER BREXIT. fashion industry By welcoming 53,156 visitors from 127 countries at its latest edition, impressed the Première Vision Paris illustrated the strength of its leadership and influence professionals on the global creative fashion industry It's 70%-international visitorship - still unsurpassed in the sector - is particularly notable for its high quality, coming from all demonstrating the show's robustness in the face of strong political and over the world, economic uncertainties in world markets. 20-22 February TFF Magazine was on display at Press Village of this prestigious Show. Professional visitors got latest news about Turkish textile sector by TFF 2019 Magazine. Turkey was represented by 174 leading companies in this important venue. 14 April/2019

La Textile Show for textile and design The show displayed Los Angeles International Textile Turkish companies at LA Textile latest trends in the Show (LA Textile), one of America’s Show March 2019 edition industry at California largest textile trade shows produced BEZTAS TEKSTIL Market Center, Los and hosted the California Market BZ JAKARLI DOKUMA. Angeles, 06-08 March Center, a 3 billion square foot CAN TEKSTİL 2019 wholesale trade facility located in the CONFETTİ TEKSTİL Ş Los Angeles fashion district. The ETS EZGI TEKSTIL LA Show has been showcased twice a ILAY TEKSTIL year by the California Market Center KOTONTEKS TEKSTİL since 1993 and now attracts more LAYA TEKSTIL than 150 domestic / international MONARK MENSUCAT textile & design service exhibitors MORİPEK TEKSTİL and over 3.000 apparel designers, İPEKER TEKSTİL manufacturers and buyers. AKBAŞLAR TEKSTİL The leading fabric manufacturer ANTİK DANTEL of Turkey attended the fair with the organization of Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB). An event stand was organized by UTİB with the theme of Coral Reef at the exhibition. We have attracted the attention of the visitors by making a separate corner with the sustainable textile fabrics of our participants. 15

UTIB EVENTS Première Vision Istanbul brought textile professionals together The show was held The heart of fashion will pulsate at PV Istanbul Show was organized with Istanbul Congress the contribution of Uludag Exporters’ Association (UTIB). Considered Center, 20-22 March as the most respectful fashion fabric fair of the world, Premiere Vision Fair brought textile professionals from all over the World notably from Eastern 2019 Europe and Middle East together at Istanbul Congress Center, 20-22 March 2019. Taking the lead in most important fabric fairs of the world and in direct contribution of the textile sector to exports PV Istanbul Fair was supported by UTIB at every stage and step forward in the global arena with the members of UTIB. Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB) organized International Buyer Mission program and approximately 60 buyers from 18 different countries visited the fair. Exhibitors had a chance to meet with the potential buyers. 16 April/2019



UTIB EVENTS 'Textile Show' wind in Bursa, the capital of Textile Bursa Textile Show Fair, organized for fabrics and accessories collections important buyers with representatives the second time by Bursa Chamber of companies. Bursa Mayor Alinur of the industry under the scope of of Commerce and Industry (BTSO), Aktaş, BTSO Chairman Ibrahim two separate UR-GE projects. About was held successfully. In the fair Burkay, BTSO Assembly President 400 business professionals attended organized at Bursa Merinos Atatürk Ali Ugur, Yıldırım Municipality the fair coming from 40 countries. Congress Culture Center, 2-4 April Mayor Oktay Yilmaz, UTIB President Organized first as a buying committee 2019, 400 business professionals from Pinar Tasdelen Engin, BTSO program held under a special UR- 40 countries held bilateral business Board of Directors and members GE project, the event now gains an meetings. of the Assembly Council and sector identity as a fair event. I believe that One of the leading cities of textile representatives attended the opening Bursa Textile Show will continue to sector in Turkey, Bursa hosted an ceremony. play an important role in achieving the important organization that aimed goals of Bursa textile sector having to contribute to the efforts for POWER TO THE FOREIGN an export-oriented vision. Bursa has foreign trade. Led by the BTSO in TRADE OF THE SECTOR become an important platform where cooperation with and supports of the BTSO Chairman of the Board Ibrahim the quality of production and design Ministry of Commerce and Uludag Burkay said on the occasion, “Let’s has been exhibited. We will continue Textile Exporters Association (UTIB), Meet in Bursa” is the slogan of this our organizations that develop the Bursa Textile Show Fair became an year’s fair. We brought together the competitiveness of our companies in excellent venue for Spring-Summer line with the demands of our business 18 April/2019

representatives. We will also continue “CONGRATULATIONS million people, with the producers to contribute to the export-oriented BTSO!“ and exporters, attracts the attention in growth of our country.” Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Turkey's economy as a giant industry. Mayor Alinur Aktas said in his Textile has always been a sector that ”FAIRS ARE AS address, “350 business people from is open to design and innovations IMPORTANT AS 50 countries attended last year and and it should be considered as one of PRODUCING QUALITY 5 thousand business meetings were the strengths of the sector. In Bursa GOODS” made. The fair has contributed to the Textile Show, which we organize for Speaking on his part, Bursa Governor textile sector this year. BTSO's value- the second time with the cooperation Yakup Canbolat stated that Bursa, added efforts for the economy of Bursa of Ministry of Commerce, BTSO and which is one of the most important are of great advantage for our city. I UTİB, we bring together 400 foreign textile cities and trade centers of the congratulate Mr. Ibrahim Burkay, the buyers and exporters. Despite the world, is at the forefront in the world Chairman of the Board of the BTSO challenges in the global economy and textile league. He said, “Textile is and his team for their precious work.” the political conjuncture in the world, an ancient sector from a long past we will continue our successful efforts in Bursa. Now it is not enough to “SECTOR PROVIDE for rising opportunities.” produce quality goods and to gain EMPLOYMENT FOR ONE Following the opening speeches, a competitive advantage. In order MILLION” the protocol members visited the to promote the products made in Speaking on her part, UTİB President exhibition booth and the “Trend Area” the city, is has become mandatory to Pınar Taşdelen Engin stated that that was prepared within the scope of spend efforts to increase the prestige they completed 2018 with 168 billion the organization. of companies. Companies have the dollars of exports. She said, “Textile opportunity to introduce their products exports increased by 5 percent to $ and, more importantly, their brands, 8.5 billion. The textile industry which and new business opportunities to provides employment for about 1 establish new business contacts.” 19

UTIB EVENTS Leading Turkish home textile producers to display trendy products at International Observatory show in Como UTIB will The International Observatory where ANY TEKSTİL organize the sixth 18 Turkish home textile exhibitors AYDIN ORME participation with will also display their competitive AYDIN TEKSTİL products will be at the same venue BERTEKS TEKSTİL selected Turkish as last year; Sheraton Lake Como BIRCE İNŞAAT TEKSTIL home textile Hotel-Convention Meeting Room. BURKAY TEKSTIL This show attracts most important D.C.M TEKSTİL manufacturers home textile purchasers and satisfies ELVİN TEKSTİL. in International the exhibitors to a great extent. ESPIOLE-NURSULTAN Observatory show Companies will present their KAÇAR TEKSTİL concurrently held latest trends collections, meet KUCUKCALIK TEKSTIL with Proposte in with leading home textile fabrics PRESTIJ MENSUCAT Cernobbio, Italy, 15- buyers, wholesalers, research and REKOR DOKUMACILIK development specialist, designers, TANRIVERDI MENSUCAT 17 May 2019. merchandisers and overseas sourcing TEKSKO KADIFE KUMAS professionals. TOSUNOGLU TEKSTIL Participating Turkish Companies; USTAOĞLU TEKSTİL YAKAR TEKSTİL 20 April/2019



UTIB EVENTS EVTEKS whispers spring inspiration and blinks for huge trade Taking part in Evteks EVTEKS is one of the two largest time in April with the motto the with an info stand, home textile exhibitions of the world. 'April Effect' which symbolizes the UTIB traditionally The gigantic show is set to trigger the awakening of nature. Once again trade and generate a huge volume of spring breezes will be reflected on supports Evteks with trade amidst the severe stagnancy in to design and home textiles with organizing buyer the industry. The show is held at CNR \"freshness, innovation, awakening delegations from Expo Center Istanbul for the 25th time and uniting\" themes. Home textile foreign countries. at CNR EXPO, 23-27 April 2019. products by renowned designer More than 800 companies representing Bahar Korçan designed in line with 1000 brands will participate in the 'Alternative Existences' theme will exhibition where the business volume be presented to the visitors in the is expected to reach a record high level exhibition where 2020 trends will also with B2B and networking meetings. be set. 150,000 visitors from 120 countries are EVTEKS International Home Textiles expected at the exhibition, and this will Exhibition, one of the world's two generate a significant contribution to largest in its field, is getting ready the home textiles industry to reach its 5 to open its doors for the 25th time billion dollars export target. at CNR Expo İstanbul. İstanbul EVTEKS will be held for the second 22 April/2019

Trade Fairs, a CNR Holding to once again reach its export targets the renewal and awakening of nature. company, organizes the exhibition in with the significant contribution of Home textile trends of 2020 will be collaboration with the Turkish Home EVTEKS. Germany, USA, Russia, determined at the exhibition while Textile Industrialists and Businessmen Italy, UK, France, Holland, Poland, the world-famous trendsetters and Association (TETSIAD) on April Iran, and Romania are the top 10 domestic and foreign designers will 23-27. EVTEKS will host all the export destinations of the industry. shed light on the world of fashion and innovations and trends of the home Nature will be reborn at EVTEKS design at their seminars. textile industry. with the theme, “Alternative EVTEKS will be held for the second Existences” time in April with the motto, the Famous designer Bahar Korçan set the 'April Effect' which symbolizes the fashion and trend theme of EVTEKS awakening of nature. Once again as \"Alternative Existences\" for this spring breezes will be reflected on year. Home textile products prepared to design and home textiles with with the trends of Silent Room, Playful \"freshness, innovation, awakening and Room, Tasteful Room and Artificially uniting\" themes. 800 companies with Natural Experiences under the more than 1000 brands will participate \"Artificial Existences\" theme will take in the exhibition which will be the over EVTEKS in April reminiscent of meeting point of 150 thousand visitors from 120 countries. Record-high business volume is expected at EVTEKS EVTEKS attracts attention as a product supply platform for many countries, primarily the European countries such as Germany, Poland, England, and Greece. This year a high number of buyers from the USA, Canada, China, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Morocco, Israel, Iran and the Turkic Republics are also expected. Moreover, with the hosted buyer programs organized with the support of the Ministry of Trade, around 300 buyers from various provinces of Turkey will join professional buyers from more than 40 countries flocking the exhibition. The business volume is expected to reach a record high level with B2B and networking meetings. EVTEKS will significantly contribute to the industry's 5 billion US dollars 2023 targets Turkey is the fourth largest exporter country in the world and EVTEKS is the largest trade fair of the Turkish home textiles which makes a significant contribution to the sector's achievement of 2023 export target of 5 billion dollars. The home textile industry closed 2016 with 2,7 billion dollars of export volume, 2017 with 2,8 billion dollars and saw a 10 percent increase in 2018 closing at 3,3 billion dollars. The industry aims to exceed 3,5 billion dollars in 2019 23

UTIB EVENTS Denim Première Vision Milano After a successful Denim Première Vision is organized garments and finishing firms and edition in London alternately in a different European laundries allowing them to display last December, the city with a strong fashion influence. products like indigo and vegetable The aim is to encourage proximity dyes, jute, silk and linen fibers, Denim Première with fashion and design markets handspun denim, organic denim, Vision trade while offering the sector new sources denim sportswear, selvage denim, as of inspiration. well as denim accessories. show alights for Uludag Textile Exporters’ Turkey with 371 million dollars the first time in Association (UTIB) will organize denim fabric exports and 9% of the national participation to Denim global market share of 4 was the Italy’s fashion Premiere Vision Fair which will be largest exporter of denim fabrics. capital: Milan, 28- in Superstudio Più – Milan. Denim At the UTİB booth, it will attract Premiere Vision brings at a common the attention of the visitors with the 29 May 2019 platform manufacturers, weavers, works and live performances where accessory makers, fiber producers, art meets denim. AKKUS TEKSTIL DIYENEM TEKSTIL ORTA ANADOLU AKOZBEKLER TEKSTIL ERA GARMENT POLSAN BUTTON BAYKANLAR TEKSTIL ISKUR IPLIK KUMAS STROM BOSSA DENIM KILIM GRUBU KARTALTEPE SYSTEM DENIM CALIK DENIM TEKSTIL. KIPAS PAZARLAMA TÜSA DENIM DENIMCI DIS TIC. MARITAS DENIM VAV TEKNOLOJI BILISIM DENIMCO TEKSTIL MERKOTEKS TEKSTIL DERIDESEN ETIKET ODAK TEKSTIL PAZARLAMA 24 April/2019

PV New York to open for future trends The venue Launched in 2000, Première Vision UTIB (Uludag Textile Exporters’ where fashion New York is the event for North Association) will attend to Premiere professionals American fashion professionals. For Vision New York fair with national meet. UTIB will 2 days, at Pier 94, the five major participant at Pier 92 in New York/ represent the industries supplying materials USA at 16-17 July 2019. Turkish textile and services to the global fashion At UTIB’s Turkish Fashion Fabrics sector, 16-17 July industry come together in New York theme stand, UTIB will distribute City. 5 sectors, 5 professions, 1 meet- Turkish exhibitors catalouge, TFF 2019 up. A complete and transversal offer. theme bags and TFF Magazine to Premiere Vision New York fair the visitors. getting more important on each edition. UTIB will have info stand to represent Turkish textile sector to the visitors as usual. 25

ARCHITECTURE Elips Design & Architecture has won three awards from the International Property Awards for BJK No 1903 Project BJK No1903 which was designed and constructed by Elips Design & Architecture, became winner at the International Property Awards, where the best projects from all over the world competed, after being selected as the “Best Mixed Use Interior Project” at the European Property Awards. Elips Design & Architecture which started to work for No1903 Project works on different award winning in the beginning of 2016 with the architectural, interior design projects aim of providing a high quality and also furniture design projects facility which will reflect the spirit in national and global scope under of BJK society and be open to public the leadership of Master Architect use. Design and project planning Feza Ökten Koca, has won “Best phases done according to the needs International Mixed-Use Interior of building program which has 4600 Project” award with its BJK No 1903 m² open area and 3600 m² closed project that is located in İstanbul, area. Elips Design & Architecture Akatlar. underlined that the architectural After the meetings with the President identity of the building was the Fikret Orman who is the 33rd guide on the way of creating spaces chairman of Besiktas Gymnastics according to needs programme. The Club, Elips Design & Architecture team aimed to provide maximum 26 April/2019

Feza Ökten Koca volume and daylight usage while on the walls were painted by a painter creating modern spaces with in the way that reflects the identity of asymmetric and different angles. the space. Elips Design & Architecture created Creation of Qualified Spaces by different spatial details by using using Mutual Design Approach various materials such as marble, Besides from the main entrance parquet, tile, epoxy, ceramic, mirror, and reception, Casual Restaurant wood, brass, wallpaper, fabric which has a large terrace with a covering, acoustic panels, stainless, children's play area facing the front glass in the interior. The firm façade, The Eagle House lounge designed every corner of the facility area which is designed for the BJK in a different way and has produced congress members and managers solutions meticulously to prevent with a terrace facing to the back the disturbing affect of all technical façade, the main kitchen, warehouses details and equipment on the and customer and staff wet volumes aesthetics of space. Both exterior and are located on the ground floor interior spaces of the building has of the building. Although each the mutual language to provide an space designed independently with integrated living space for the user. different materials, Elips Design All details, from the fireplace frame & Architecture has succeeded to the lightings, from wire flower providing the mutual design objects to benches, from the main approach in the general principle of entrance to the wall coverings, are design. designed individually. The paintings 27

ARCHITECTURE BOLD Restaurant, which has a total area of 790 m² on the first floor, differs from the ground floor with its different atmosphere that includes a large bar corner, a fireplace section with comfortable leather chairs, wooden and marble tables. Master Architect Feza Koca sums up this special place with the following words: ”The high ceiling and glass facades of the place gives freshness to the space. In contrast to the marble and mirror veneers used on the walls, we have provided an acoustic solution while providing a warm and moving effect with the wooden and acoustic panels in the form of circles under the metal honeycombs that we used in the ceiling. The Blackhall Hall, which is designed to serve special meetings and events, can be combined with the Bold Restaurant with the movable walls in the hall and it enables a bigger space for the organization of other big events. The meeting area called Mr. President is designed as a special different angles on the terrace. Elips area with meeting room, service, Design & Architecture has followed WC and cloakroom which is open the same design approach and the to the use of the chairman and the material catalogue which they used board members. It was our primary by taking their inspiration from the goal to provide a good acoustics colors of Beşiktaş for the design of in this meeting room. The wood the main entrance gate and security veneers used in some parts of the building like the main building and wall covered with acoustic panels for the landscape design, creating support this goal. Black acoustic a large and simple grass field was ceiling is designed with the design considered as the main idea. The of lacquered wood inspired from 4600 m² outdoor area is planned to the way the camera visor opens. The be used for different purposes such meeting table and seats were brought as wedding, celebration and open- from the Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club air cinema. There are 2 entrances because the important agreements and 2 security buildings and a car were signed on this table and it has a park with a capacity of 60 vehicles is spiritual value.” designed. Gym Club on the first basement floor, which has a total 1100 m² area, includes the fitness area, spinning and pilates studio with sauna, steam room, relaxation and massage rooms, indoor pool, outdoor pool and children's pool. The fitness section facing the front façade has a terrace which has camouflaged the retaining wall by landscape design formed at 28 April/2019

Location of the project Beşiktaş, Istanbul Type of the project Social facility Type group of the project Recreation / sports Employer BJK Beşiktaş İnşaat ve Tic. A.Ş. Sub constructor Elips Tasarım Mimarlık Landscape gardening Butik Peyzaj Project supervisor Feza Koca Mechanical project 5S Mühendislik Electricity project Emek Mühendislik Installation project 5S Mühendislik Acoustic project infogroup Resident manager Mutlu Oçmak, Elips Tasarım Beginning year Mimarlık Project delivery year 2015 Beginning year of the 2016 2016 construction Delivery year of the construction 2017 Land area 6,100 m2 Total construction area 3,500 m² 29





INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Investment opportunities in Brunei Foreign Minister Cavusoglu: “There are many possibilities for Turkish companies in Brunei, and Turkey is also offering a lot of opportunities for investors coming from Brunei.” Brunei Darussalam’s five Temburong, Tutong and Brunei been a British protectorate since 1888. priority areas of business Muara. Despite Brunei Muara It is a member of the Commonwealth and investment are halal, being the smallest district, the capital and ASEAN (Association of technology & creative Bandar Seri Begawan is located here. Southeast Asian Nations). industry, business services, tourism, The country is located on the north Although Brunei is a small country and downstream oil & gas. These coast of the island of Borneo in with an area of just 5,765 sq km, yet sectors capitalize on Brunei Southeast Asia. It is a small oil-rich it is one of the richest countries in the Darussalam’s strength as a strong sultanate bordering bounded to the world. Thanks to the underground Islamic nation with its abundant north by the South China Sea and on riches of the natural resources natural resources and highly educated all other sides by the East Malaysian discovered back in 1929. Since skilled people. state of Sarawak, which also divides then, oil and gas has been the main Brunei Darussalam literally means the state into two disconnected inflows to the country, and providing Brunei, the abode of peace. Indeed, segments of unequal size. The western exclusive welfare where no other Brunei is one of the most peaceful segment is the larger of the two and countries have afford such as free countries around the world with the contains the capital city of Bandar education, free health care, no income lowest crime rates. Brunei is divided Seri Begawan. Brunei achieved taxation and tax-free house loan for into four districts namely Belait, independence in 1984, after having civil servants. 32 April/2019

The country is ruled by the Entrance gate to Taman Haji Sungai Kebun Bridge with the water Sultan, 29th in succession to Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien village at Bandar Seri Begawan, throne and governed under the Brunei Darussalam philosophy of Melayu Islam Beraja (Malay Islamic Monarchy 33 or MIB) has been in existence as early as the 14th century when the Sultan at that time converted to Islam. Since then, MIB has become the nation’s system of ruling, its way of life and form of Government until today. The country has a population of almost half of a million. Spoken languages are Bahasa Melayu (Malay, official), English, Chinese and native languages of Borneo. Brunei’s economy is almost totally dependent on the exploitation of its vast reserves of petroleum and natural gas. The country enjoys a healthy economy and political stability, which is largely thanks to the abundant oil and gas reserves, allowing the people to enjoy a comfortable way of life.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Although oil and gas revenues The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Bandar since diplomatic relations were have allowed the state to give its Seri Begawan, Brunei established in 1984. citizens one of the highest per “Brunei is trying to diversify its capita incomes in Asia, they also Hasan el-Bulkiye Muizziddin Va'dulah, economy. His Majesty the Sultan have made the country dependent Sultan of Brunei has been emphasising this in every on a single commodity that is statement,” Cavusoglu said in an subject to market fluctuations. interview with state broadcaster In addition, Brunei must rely Radio Televisyen Brunei. on imports for nearly all its In the past five years, Turkish manufactured goods and most companies have invested in several of its food. In an effort to ensure business ventures with the Brunei the country’s economic stability, government, including a $30 the government has since the late million margarine plant in Serasa 20th century striven to diversify and a $1.8 billion fertiliser plant the economy by developing other in Sungai Liang. The Brunei sectors, such as agriculture, Investment Agency also owns a fisheries, tourism, and financial 20 percent stake in Istanbul-based services. Yıldız Holding, one the largest Oil was first produced in 1929, food manufacturers in Central and while the natural gas industry Eastern Europe, the Middle East was developed after the discovery and Africa. in the 1960s of large deposits. Output of oil reached a peak in April/2019 the late 1970s and subsequently was reduced in order to conserve reserves. Intensive exploitation of the country’s huge deposits of natural gas in the 1970s included the construction of a liquefaction plant, and LNG has since become a major source of Brunei’s export earnings. In addition to its hydrocarbon reserves, the country has rich deposits of white quartz sand that remained virtually undeveloped in the early 21st century. Turkey-Brunei economic relations Turkish foreign minister discussed bilateral economic and trade relations in Brunei on Nov. 7, 2018. The sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said Mevlüt Çavusoğlu met with Brunei's Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Dato Erywan Yusof. Çavusoğlu also met with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah. His Majesty the Sultan held an audience with Cavusoglu at Istana Nurul Iman, which marked the first visit of a Turkish foreign minister to the Sultanate 34

Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (L) meets HM the Sultan of Brunei at Istana Nurul Iman on Nov 7, 2018. The foreign minister said Turkey Kroninsignien Museum or Royal Ragalia Museum was keen to expand its partnership in the city of Bandar seri Begawan in the country of with ASEAN, after becoming a Brunei Darussalam sectoral dialogue partner to the 10-nation bloc earlier this year. Bandar Seri Begawan During the minister's meetings, economic and trade relations, increasing investments and making reciprocal high level visits were discussed. “ASEAN and Turkey have agreed to develop several cooperation areas to further strengthen this partnership. There are many aspects of cooperation we can look at,” the minister added. Two-way trade between ASEAN and Turkey has increased by 22 percent over the past four years, from US$7.94 billion in 2013 to US$9.68 billion in 2017. Meanwhile, foreign direct 35

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES investment from Turkey to ASEAN Area of investment – Our Head of State level visit between the grew by 86 percent from US$17.13 operations are in the Private Equity two countries. million in 2013 to US$31.89 million and Project Funding areas in Turkey H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, then in 2017. focusing on funding investment in his capacity as Prime Minister, Turkey and Brunei also abolished projects while working proactively visited Brunei on 9-10 November the need for mutual tourist visas, in with talented management teams 2012. It was the first Prime a bid to encourage more two-way including the advisory power of Ministerial level visit between the visitor traffic. MGKfin and the financial power of two countries. BIA. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Tubinvest helps investors Investment Focus – We focus on Bolkiah of Brunei also participated Tubinvest is a private investment energy, factoring, retail, real estate at the 13th Islamic Summit company based in Turkey investing and especially construction; through Conference in İstanbul on 14-15 in attractive medium sized direct participation and joint April 2016. companies and work along with the venture investments which cater H.E. Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock management to generate value with to building a diversified portfolio Seng, Minister Foreign Affairs and 100% capital of Brunei Investment across the vital sectors of the Trade II of Brunei Darussalam, Agency. economy and industries. visited Turkey on 5 April 2012. Turkey and Brunei Investment Turkey established diplomatic Turkish firms are building and Company (TUBINVEST) is a joint relations with Brunei Darussalam operating factories in Brunei, while venture between Brunei Investment in 1984 and opened an Embassy Bruneian capital makes its way into Agency (BIA) and MGKfin. Based in Bandar Seri Begawan on 15 Turkish companies. on this strategic partnership, the October 2013. The Brunei Embassy The international organizations that Company has active platforms for in Ankara was opened on 8 January the two countries are members, such Project Finance, Corporate Finance 2014. as UN, OIC, constitute additional & Advisory Services, Private Equity His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal platforms for cooperation. and Fund Management. Bolkiah of Brunei visited Turkey on 8-10 April 2012. It was the first 36 April/2019



PROFILE Wyndham Based on a franchising agreement of Almer Grand Investment Tourism Inc. and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Grand Kayseri Kayseri opened in Kayseri. The luxury hotel boasts 205 guest opens rooms and 12 meeting rooms, accommodating up to 1,185 people. The hotel is the fifth Wyndham Grand in Turkey and the first in Kayseri, a city with a strong commercial draw for business travelers and a popular ski destination. Wyndham Grand Kayseri came into service in the luxury category of the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts chain. Almer Yatırım Turizm A.Ş. Chairman Ali Başyazıcıoğlu, Vice President Şükrü Başyazıcıoğlu, Executive Vice President of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Central and Eastern Europe Edwin Broers, Wynhdam Hotels & Resorts Central and Eastern Europe Franchise Operations Manager Serkan Zoroğlu, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Business Development Manager Murat Özel, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Central and Regional Manager of Eastern European Architecture Office Aykut Aydın and Wyndham Grand Kayseri General Manager Emine Bozkurt attended. 38 April/2019

5th Wyndham Grand Hotel in Turkey Almer Investment Tourism Inc. Şükrü Başyazıcıoğlu, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated that they decided to invest in Kayseri in order to provide luxury services with an innovative and dynamic brand. Wyndham Grand Kayseri Hotel General Manager Emine Bozkurt said, “Kayseri is one of the rare cities of our country and its location, deep-rooted history, strong industry, Erciyes mountain ski tourism and its proximity to Cappadocia region is an indispensable destination for travelers. We wanted to offer a more privileged and better quality service for the guests traveling to the city for business and leisure purposes and for accommodation and meetings. We are very happy to open the fifth Wyndham Hotel Grand next the one in Istanbul and Izmir in Turkey.\" To be renovated from February to June! Underlining the The Wyndhham Grand brand is most luxurious brand of 20 brands of the chain in the upper-upscale, Bozkurt said that the renovation of the hotel will be completed in June. Bozkurt said that they would do partial renovations in general areas such as lobby, restaurants, ballrooms, meeting rooms and rooms and said, “It is our biggest aim to reflect the high quality of service of Wyndham Grand brand in the whole hotel lobby.” 39

PROFILE Akarca Tekstil is reborn every day! 40 April/2019

Akarca Tekstil Company has been growing by producing different designs and collections in F ounded in 1990 in Bursa and producing in the home textile contract textile. The sector, Akarca Tekstil has a wide range of products. Akarca produces 650,000 m2 of fabric per month and exports 75% of its company's wide production. Akarca Tekstil, which is one of the two Turkish companies product range is in newly accepted in 2019 to the Proposte fair, is counting down to meet its demand from many visitors at the Proposte fair, which is one of the most important fairs of parts of the world. the sector. Murat Zumbulyuva, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Akarca Tekstil, made a statement to the Contract Business magazine on the occasion of the Proposte fair. Murat Zumbulyuva stated that as Akarca Tekstil, they always want to produce quality products instead of increasing their production capacity. He said that they had recently diversified the flame retardant products they produce for the contract sector. He added that they started to work on stock and added the outdoor fabrics to their collections. 41

PROFILE Zumbulyuva said, “We can explain Murat Zumbulyuva and Meral Keskin Akarca Tekstil's recognition in the sector to having its own production facility and offering the flame retardant products to their customers. They are made of fire-resistant yards not made of chemical based materials, besides, the effects of these chemicals are not permanent.\" R&D is not a new topic for Akarca! Akarca Tekstil, which is the provider of material for the companies in the contract businesses, provides service to Antalya-based hotels and hospitals with its brand Minerva. The company has been working with 4 textile engineers for developing patterns for 15-16 years. The firm buys works of designers from many countries such as Italy, France, Spain, and adapts them to its own fabrics. It is by no means concerned with other companies' designs and qualities. Zumbulyuva said that quality and design are of their own business and that they had successfully continued to underline that they had recently prepared special products. He emphasized, “R&D is not a new topic for us.\" \"We have exported to 70 different countries\" As of 2018, the company grew its international network considerably and it mainly deals with markets in Europe, Mediterranean countries, Canada, America, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, China, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Korea and Africa. Emphasizing that they export to these regions, Murat Zumbulyuva said, \"We have exported to 70 different countries and we are increasing them even more with fairs and travels.\" 42 April/2019

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PROFILE “We aErrebain” Villa Akarca, one of the six Turkish April/2019 companies participating in the Proposte Fair and taking its place in the villa Erba, is also taking the lead in Turkish contract textiles. Among many companies that invest in R&D, prepare their own collections and integrate with the world, Akarca Tekstil was accepted inside Villa Erba. Murat Zumbulyuva further said: \"Our most important achievement is to be in Villa Erba in Proposte. There they look at your products, exhibits and what you can develop more. We worked very well on our homework; we prepared and made a presentation. We are pleased to be at Villa Erba, there are more Turkish companies that deserve to be there, and we hope that they will be accepted into the villa next years. We are sure that more Turkish firms will enter Villa Erba in the future.” Akarca Textile will participate in the biggest fairs in its field such as Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Proporte in Italy, Evteks in Istanbul and Intertextile in Shanghai. 44

\"Our knowledge makes us differentiate us in the market.” contract market and to show different\" The company, which is in the interest and offer the right nirvana in the sector with its products will be the way out for Akarca Tekstil, which has been different collections, now stands the curtain industry. The contract growing in this sector for 25 out with its products consisting works are not just for hotels, but years, employs experienced and of natural fibers. Akarca Textile a time-consuming task that needs professional people. 25 years ago, makes new additions to the to be done in a certain amount of the company was working in hotel collection he prepared for time and require a lot of effort. textiles segment, and then in 2000 Heimtextil and produces dyed All of these should be done in line it began to serve in the curtain fabric from yarn and adds new with other functions of business. industry. He detailed about the ones to flame retardant fabric We want companies in this sector approaches in the sector: \"Firms collections. “We believe that to improve themselves, if they are are trying to make production spending enough time for the to be successful,\" he outlined. for the needs of the contract sector, and now they are more 45 interested in the contract sector. Renewal periods are extending in home textiles but it is becoming shortened in contract textile. Our experience and knowledge in the sector is the main points that

ARCHITECTURE April/2019 GMW MIMARLIK is excited about their Balkan project: Portonovi Luxury Resort Key elements of Portonovi will be its 238-berth super-yacht international marina, including iconic Yacht Club by Winch Design, Europe’s first One&Only resort and Espace Chenot Health Wellness Spa. The resort will also feature world renowned and authentic restaurants, along with high-end retail zone. Istanbul based architectural practice GMW MIMARLIK (GMWM) is delighted to be appointed to design manage the “Portonovi Luxury Resort” project in Herceg Novi for Azmont Investments, which includes a luxury residential complex alongside a Yacht Marina and Europe’s first “One & Only” hotel project. With extensive project experience in some 20 countries worldwide, where they often led large multi-national teams, GMW MIMARLIK (GMWM) is excited about returning to the Balkans ten years after they completed the international terminal project for Skopje Airport in Macedonia. They are delighted to be appointed to design manage the “Portonovi Luxury Resort” project in Herceg Novi for Azmont Investments, which includes a luxury residential 46

complex alongside a Yacht Marina and Management and co-ordination of Europe’s first “One & Only” project. multi-national team of engineers and Portonovi Luxury Resort will be specialist consultants is one of the undertaken by the practice’s newly core strengths of the practice and established Montenegro office: regardless of the type and size of their GMWM2 Portonovi Montenegro is projects, GMWM always takes pride an exclusive resort community located in providing the highest quality of between the foot of Mount Orjen and professional service. the glistening shores of the Adriatic Portonovi offers the best of Sea. Elegantly positioned at the Montenegrin lifestyle in a waterfront entrance of Boka Bay, the 26-hectare community that offers a blend of premium resort commands breath- Old European architecture with 275 taking views and is an ideal gateway premium residences. The collection from which to discover Montenegro’s of residences represents the finest stunning 300-kilometre coastline. selection of Adriatic property available With a number of award-winning and includes luxury apartments, international airport terminal townhouses, sky villas and penthouse projects under its belt, spanning suites. from Istanbul to Vnukovo, Cairo, No two properties are the same. In the Skopje, Medina, Riyadh and Kuwait, Lower Village, which is currently on GMW MIMARLIK is one of the sale, properties are master-planned by leading architectural brands in the Harper Downie and complemented transportation sector both in Turkey with an entirely bespoke approach and internationally. The practice has from Harrods Interiors. The Marina also been engaged as terminal planners Apartments – the most iconic and to work with some of the largest modern buildings within the Resort consultancy firms in the world, on and also on sale now - have been projects such as Rome Fiumicino and designed by the renowned London Amsterdam Schiphol airports. architectural studio RTKL. Although the core business of Portonovi is easy to reach. Dubrovnik GMWM remains to be the airport and Tivat Airports are less than terminal projects the practice has also an hour away and are both served been responsible for projects in other directly by a number of airlines from sectors including offices, retail, hotels international cities, whilst also offering and mixed-use developments. Design private jet facilities. 47

EVENTS Turkish contracting services around the world The government set its Turkish contracting companies all forms of business environments goal as to increase the successfully compete on This success might be attributed to yearly value undertaken 5 continents and in 120 Turkey’s competitive advantages; projects by Turkish countries offering affordable including its qualified human companies to 100 billion services of high quality. They are resource, enhanced technical US Dollars in 2023. The open to enhancing international knowledge, wide business experience, construction material partnerships not only in the field of strong discipline, ability of industry export increased contracting, but also in construction adaptation to new technologies and 30.8% in January 2019. industry investments, ranging innovations alongside its strong from the production of building political relations and cultural materials to infrastructure, housing, proximity to the neighboring industrial plants and tourism countries, and its determination to projects in the African, Eurasian and sustain coordination and cooperation Middle Eastern countries. Turkish between public institutions and contractors continue to increase their private sector. competitiveness with extensive know- Turkish contractors have successfully how and experience gained in all completed big and extensive kinds of challenging projects and in 48 April/2019

milestone projects especially in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Middle East and North Africa in time. Turkish Contactors have undertaken 46,2 billion US Dollars’ worth of project value between the years 1972 and 2002, in 30-year time. Since 2002, the international project value has reached to 283 billion US Dollars. The value of the projects undertaken in the last 14 years is 86% of all projects. Similarly, while annual project value was 2,9 billion US Dollars in 2001, it reached to 30 billion US Dollars in 2012 and 2013. Moreover, the number of projects undertaken annually reached to 414 in 2013 and 336 in 2014, though it was 208 in 2002. The improvement is not only quantitative but also qualitative. This can be extracted from the change of average value of the projects in years. The average value of a project has increased from 22 million US Dollars up to 98 49

EVENTS million US Dollars between 2002 level, Turkish overseas contracting and 2015. companies were in the 2nd place This transformation indicates that upon the number of national Turkish Contactors are now more companies and in the 9th place upon capable of carrying out larger and the national overall revenue in the more value-added projects such as list. airports, subways, industrial plants, The government set its goal as to natural gas and petroleum refineries, increase the yearly value undertaken highways and energy stations. projects by Turkish companies to 100 The achievements of Turkish billion US Dollars in 2023. technical consultancy and engineering firms are also highly appreciated in the international arena, thanks to their contemporary visions and local know-how. According to the list showing the 250 largest construction companies of the world announced annually by the international construction sector’s leading magazine, Engineering News Record (ENR), based on the total value of projects undertaken in the previous year on international 50 April/2019