- 2026 Pioneer Prize
- From Residential Architecture
RAMS Park House Maslak
Project Description
Rams Park House Maslak residential project in the developing area of Istanbul represents a rare convergence of social responsibility, financial stewardship, and urban transformation. Developed on a site with 1,012 former homeowners, the project carried an exceptional level of responsibility from its inception: to deliver safe, contemporary homes to every rightful owner while simultaneously generating equitable and sustainable value for investors.
Crucially, the design responds to the inherent seismic sensitivity of the Istanbul region: structural systems and building frameworks are executed in accordance with stringent earthquake-resistant standards required by Turkish regulations (including detailed geotechnical studies and compliance with code-mandated performance criteria). This ensures occupant safety within a region where seismic considerations remain paramount.
At its core, project embraces a multi-identity architectural approach manifested through a composition of 10 high-rise blocks, each distinguished by a unique façade articulation. This diversity of forms contributes to a dynamic silhouette that both acknowledges and enhances the surrounding metropolitan context while introducing a cohesive identity across a vast site. The buildings’ verticality is balanced by generous spacing and sensitive integration with green open areas, creating a rhythm of built and landscaped spaces that promotes visual permeability and communal interaction.
The architectural strategy fuses modern aesthetics with functional spatial planning. Broad balconies and expansive glazing maximize natural light penetration and visual connection with the adjacent Belgrad Forest and urban panorama, fostering an open, breathable living environment. The spatial organization prioritizes flexibility and comfort, offering a range of 1+1 to 4+1 residential typologies that accommodate diverse household needs.
Beyond formal qualities, the project embodies a holistic urbanism, weaving residential, recreational, and social functions into a unified architectural fabric. A 7,500 m² mixed-use promenade and commercial zone anchors daily life at the human scale, while landscape corridors and pedestrian pathways knit the blocks into a community-oriented whole. Social amenities—spanning fitness, wellness, play, and work spaces—are distributed throughout, reinforcing the concept of a self-sustaining urban quarter.
DOME + Partners is an international architectural firm with offices in Turkey, Germany, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. The firm is dedicated to creating environmentally responsible buildings that balance sustainable design principles with strong aesthetic values. Its core philosophy focuses on designing spaces in harmony with nature while delivering high-quality architectural solutions.
The name DOME is derived not from the architectural term, but from the Turkish phrase “Doğal Mekan,” meaning “natural space.” Founded with a vision to promote green and sustainable architecture, the firm is a member of ÇEDBİK in Turkey and has received international awards as well as LEED and BREEAM certifications for numerous projects.
DOME + Partners was the first architectural firm in Turkey to adopt BIM software, enabling the successful delivery of large-scale and complex projects worldwide. With a multidisciplinary team of 100 professionals, the firm continues its pursuit of global architectural excellence.