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Istanbul city regains its Syleymaniye district


17. 08. 2012



 

Considered by many to be among the most beautiful cities of the world, Istanbul is getting a heartfelt renovation of its historic central area. A major urban development project is underway, to renew the esteemed area of Sülaymaniye à la Solidaire of Beirut, HafenCity in Hamburg or Vienna’s Donaustadt. The neighborhood, named after its majestic mosque, is located on the European side of Istanbul. The mosque dominates the skyline, nearly singlehandedly ‘branding’ Istanbul, so to speak.

Al Mohtaraf was commissioned to name and design the identity of this prime developmental project.

Keeping the area's original name which is strongly routed in the collective memory of its inhabitants and coupling it with the word 'yeni' standing for 'new', is Suleymaniyeni.

Inspired by the brick rooftops, iconic mosque, and a modernist approach, the logo is as scenic as the actual view from the other side of the Bosphorous! Al Mohtaraf also designed the print collateral that went along with the launching of this colossal undertaking.

 

 

 




Message of the day

On April 13, 2013, Al Mohtaraf Beirut studio will be hosting the launch of the book 'Arabic Type Design for Beginners' from the Khatt foundation. Book your copy: khtt.foundation@gmail.com 

 

Yara Khoury leads a workshop on Arabic Type design as part of the Khatt initiative at Tashkeel gallery in Dubai, from 12-14 November, 2012

 

Press review in RAGMAG on Al Mohtaraf's full participation in the Beirut Art Fair, 2012.

 

Kameel Hawa gives a talk on 'The Art of Heritage' at Nuqat Design Conference, Dubai, March 2012

 


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