List of tallest buildings in Ankara

Ankara, the capital of Turkey, has a total of 7 skyscrapers, defined as buildings taller than 150 meters (492 feet), as of April 2020. Outside of Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, Ankara contains some of the country's tallest buildings. The Elya Tower will be the tallest building in Ankara when it is completed in 2020, measuring 210 meters in height.[1] It will replace the Kuzu Effect building, which has a height of 186 meters and was completed in 2018.

Skyline of Ankara in 2016
Skyscrapers in Söğütözü, Ankara

Prior to the 2010s, Ankara had no buildings taller than 150 meters. The Sheraton Ankara, a hotel and convention centre, was one of the first notable tall buildings to be built in the city, in 1991. However, it did not reach a height of 150 meters; the first building to do so was the Portakal Cicegi Tower, which was completed in 2011. The decade saw a major boom in the construction of high-rises and skyscrapers in Ankara, similar to the Turkish cities of Istanbul and Izmir; all 7 of Ankara's skyscrapers were built after 2010.

A supertall, the Merkez Ankara Office Tower,[2] is under construction in Ankara, measuring 301 meters in height. Upon its completion, it will be Turkey's first supertall, the tallest building in Ankara, and the tallest building in the entirety of Turkey. Most of Ankara's skyscrapers are located in Söğütözü, Ankara's business district.

Tallest buildings

The following list ranks complete buildings in Ankara by height that are at least 125 meters tall.[3]

Rank Name Image Height

(m)

 Floors Year Primary

use

 Notes
1 Kuzu Effect[4] 186 46 2018 Mixed Tallest building in Ankara.
2 One Tower[5] 185 38 2016 Residential
3 YDA Center[6] 166 37 2019 Mixed
4 Portakal Cicegi Kulesi 160 37 2011 Residential
5 Vega Park Tower 1
151 46 2013 Residential
5= Vega Park Tower 2
151 46 2014 Residential
7 Regnum Sky Tower 150 30 2016 Office
8 Otokoç Plazas Tower 1 147 37 2015 Office
8= Otokoç Plazas Tower 2 147 37 2015 Office
10 Tim Towers A Blok 142 39 2017 Residential
10= Tim Towers B Blok 142 39 2017 Residential


TOBB Towers (2001) on Eskişehir Road
BDDK Tower (1975) on Atatürk Avenue
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center (1991) in Kavaklıdere
Atakule Tower (1989) is one of the landmarks of Ankara. The tower's observation decks and rotating restaurant offer panoramic views of the city center.

Observation and TV towers of Ankara
Rank Name Height (meters) Status Year
1 Republic Tower 188 to be demolished[7] 2010
1 Atakule Tower 125 Built 1989

Tall buildings of Ankara under construction

List of buildings under construction which are higher than 90 m, including spires and architectural details. Based on floorcounts and floorheights; buildings without official height (including spires and architectural details) are also included as they are estimated to be higher than 90 m.

Rank Name Height in meters (feet) Floors Completion year
1 Merkez Ankara Office Tower 320 (1,050) 71 2020
2 Sinpaş The First 201 (659) 45 2016
3 Turk Telekom Tower 192 (630) 41 2014
4 Sinpaş Altın Oran 155 (508) 45 2015
=4 Sinpaş Altın Oran 155 (508) 45 2015
5 Nova Tower 140 (459) 42 2014
6 Otokoç Tower 33 2015
=6 Otokoç Tower 33 2015
8 Kızılırmak Plaza 34 2015
9 Ege Plaza 25 2015
10 Çankaya Öğrenci Yurdu 130 (427) 33 2015
11 Pladyum 31 2015
12 Usta Plaza 30 2015
13 Pylon Residence 33 2015
14 Folding Towers 30 2016
15 Folding Towers 30 2016
16 Çukurambar İş Merkezi 29 2015
17 West Gate 33 2015
=17 West Gate 33 2015
=17 West Gate 33 2015
20 Next Level 2 113 (371) 29 2014
21 Taurus Plaza 110 (361) 25 2015
22 Besa Tower 110 (361) 25 2016
=22 Sinpaş İncek Life 110 (361) 25 2016
24 Next Level 3 100 (328) 25 2016
25 Kızılırmak Residence 27 2016
=25 Kızılırmak Residence 27 2016

Timeline
Name Height (meters) Floors Year
Emek Ishani 76 24 1962 - 1975
BDDK - Banking Regulation & Supervision Council 108 29 1975 - 1991
Sheraton Ankara 143 29 1991 - 2009
Portakal Cicegi Kulesi 160 37 2009 - 2016
One Tower 185 38 2016 - 2018
Kuzu Effect 186 48 2018 - Present

See also

References
  1. "Elya Tower - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  2. "Merkez Ankara Office Tower - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  3. "Emporis - Ankara".
  4. "Kuzu Effect - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  5. "One Tower - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  6. "YDA Center - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  7. https://archinect.com/news/article/125433971/envisioned-as-tallest-tower-in-turkey-ankara-s-partially-built-republic-tower-is-now-heading-for-demolition
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