VitrA Çağdaş Mimarlık Dizisi - Arkitera

The building complex of the former Çengelköy Alcohol Factory is an example of Ottoman
industrial architecture of the 19th century. The refurbishment process was carefully
planned in order to preserve the authentic historical identity of the building. The
original brick and stone walls, steel trusses and arched windows are significant components
of this identity. The renovation project aimed to create a simple and warm, minimal
and inviting, modern and historically sensitive space. Elements of Turkish culture
have been integrated with a modern and interpretive approach. The colors of earth and
water that dominate the hotel space, the simplicity in furniture, the extensive use of
natural materials like wood and linen and the elaborate detailing are reflections of the
general design approach.
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Located in Çengelköy, one of the few historical villages preserved with its original
character on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, Suma Factory Complex consists of five adjacent
buildings that date back to 1875, constructed on the coast of the Bosphorus. With
the adaptive re-use project carried out by the owners, the complex was renewed and
opened to service as a hotel in 2005.
Çengelköy Suma Factory is a late example of Ottoman industrial architecture and one
of the alcoholic drink factories that started to appear during the late Ottoman period.
It became redundant when the production of alcohol shifted to Tekel in 1942, and
has been used for various purposes and gone through many renovations since then.
During the renovation process, some of the buildings were extensively refurbished and
reinforced whereas the ones that were too damaged were reconstructed in accordance
with their original character. The adaptive re-use of the complex as a boutique hotel required
the five individual buildings to function as a single whole. Some of the historical
stone walls were preserved, the original steel roof structures were re-used in the new
buildings in order to mimic the authentic character of the original buildings and rooms
with mezzanine floors were used in the buildings with high ceilings.
The privileged location of the hotel on the Bosphorus coast and its spectacular view of
Istanbul, ranging from the historical peninsula to Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, were the
dominant factors in determining the interior design of the hotel. The 18 rooms include
small deluxe, deluxe, junior suite, mezzanine loft suite, family loft suite and executive
suite room typologies, all of which are focused on this fascinating view. This offers the
guests a relatively pure, simple and soothing interior atmosphere, allowing the constantly
changing views of Istanbul to play a dominant role. Designed with consideration
for the ancient and organic relationship of Istanbul and the buildings of the Bosphorus
with the sea, the visual pleasure created by the view and the soothing influences of
water, Sumahan “On the Water” offers a spectacular experience of Istanbul, from which
the skyline and the sea can be viewed in a soothing and peaceful atmosphere.
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