In Istanbul, Turkey, the Mercedes-Benz headquarters designed by Boytorun Architects encourages collaboration in spaces with pops of bright color.

Mercedes-Benz, the car manufacturer known for bringing luxury to four wheels, has a new headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey, by Boytorun Architects. The expansive hub features a series of bright spaces that accommodate a variety of working styles while encouraging collaboration.

One of only eight licensed firms that the automaker cooperates with globally, the architects have already completed showrooms for the brand. Yet this latest project was a departure from Mercedes-Benz?s signature sleek interiors. The company decided to relocate from an industrial area near one of their factories to a bustling central district ? next to a shopping mall.
A marked contrast from the previous gray zone of concrete, the surrounding storefronts are elements of a vibrant streetscape in the country?s largest city. ?The office is now in the heart of Istanbul, with stores and a younger population,? says Semih Boytorun, managing partner at Boytorun Architects. ?There?s a different energy and we wanted to reflect that.?

With 10 floors of 15,000 square feet each in the building, the architects wanted to capture the same community-like feeling outside and bring it indoors. The main circulation route forms a central loop around the core, which allows employees from different departments to spontaneously come together. This seamless flow fosters ...