Case Study: Sabancı Holding Levent Office Renovation Project

Project Summary

Company Sabanci Holding
Location: Levent, Istanbul
Total Area: 6.000 m²
Number of Floors: 9 Floors (Office and Common Areas)
Type: Office Fit-Out
Completion Date: August 2023

About the Employer:

Sabancı Holding is one of Turkiye's largest and most diversified conglomerates. Founded in 1967, the holding operates in many fields such as energy, finance, retail and cement. It is headquartered in Turkiye and plays an active role in the global market, carrying out its operations in 15 countries with more than 70 companies and more than 60,000 employees. The company focuses on innovative and sustainable growth strategies and attaches great importance to social and environmental responsibility projects.

Introduction

Sabancı Holding collaborated with Diem Engineering and Architecture to renovate the 6000 m² office and common areas of its headquarters building in Levent, Istanbul. Diem was responsible for the implementation and coordination of the project.

Project Scope

In this project, the existing office spaces were completely renovated and organised in accordance with the needs of the modern business environment. Diem Engineering and Architecture set high standards in material selection and workmanship, aiming to implement the existing design in the best possible way.

• Implementation and Coordination: Complete implementation of existing designs in line with the planned function and aesthetics.
• Technology and System Integration: Providing a more effective and efficient working environment through the integration of modern technology and systems.
• Sustainability Measures: Creating a work environment equipped with environmentally friendly practices and energy efficient systems.

Implementation Process

While managing the procurement and construction management processes, Diem Engineering and Architecture has ensured that all stakeholders move forward in line with the same goals through a fixed communication network and regular coordination meetings.

• Team Coordination: On-time and on-budget completion with a high level of team coordination and project management.
• Quality and Compliance Audit: Selection and application of the best materials and workmanship in accordance with the design requirements.

Results

All renovation and fit-out works targeted in the project were successfully completed and Sabancı Holding employees were provided with a modern and functional working environment. The project was completed within the planned timeframe and budget, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Within the scope of the project, especially thanks to the coexistence of many design components, the harmonisation of the infrastructure differences required and the successful coordination in the solutions, the result was achieved in the expected quality. In the project carried out as Shell&Core, our project was completed within the target times without any negative impact on the work and organisations throughout the building. – Birant Akkuyu / Project Manager

Evaluation and Recommendations

The successes achieved in the project have once again proved the importance of the care, planning and team coordination shown in the project management and implementation processes. It is aimed to maintain and continuously improve this approach for similar projects.