ARCHITECTURAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION

An unwavering principle when attempting to preserve the architectural integrity of any structure or interior decor is to pay close attention to the details of the design elements. One must be able to determine which elements from the past can be adapted to today’s standards, and with contemporary interpretation, which elements can still be relevant in the future.

For the Armada Hotel, "Istanbul’s Authentic Lifestyle" has always been our benchmark. We made a conscious effort to stay away from design elements that were too “nostalgic” or had populist undertones… to avoid anything even slightly "kitsch".

Architect Gürel Yontan, along with all of our friends who are true experts in their fields, played the most important role in the making of the Armada. Yontan, who was also the brainchild behind our logo, has been with us from day one with his refined and principled approach to interior design, his innate sensitivity in maintaining the integrity and continuity of the overall decor and his willingness and preparedness to implement all that was designed. Here you can see a few of the hundreds of Yontan’s sketches brought to life.