Istanbul Finance Center Achieves Double Success in Europe with Prestigious Awards
Istanbul, January 20, 2026 – The Istanbul Finance Center (IFC) has garnered significant international recognition, securing two prestigious awards within the International Property Awards, a highly respected organization in the real estate sector. This achievement underscores IFC’s growing prominence on a global scale.
According to a statement from the IFC, the center, representing Turkey this year, stood out by winning two awards in different categories. Projects were evaluated by an international jury based on criteria such as architectural quality, sustainability, user experience, and design excellence.
Central Bank Tower Recognized Among Europe’s Best
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey Tower, located within the Istanbul Finance Center, was honored with awards in the categories of ‘Europe’s Best Commercial High-Rise’ and ‘Office Spaces’. Additionally, the IFC achieved another significant success by being named ‘Europe’s Best Office Development Project’.
A Global Standard Financial Ecosystem
The Istanbul Finance Center is a strategic project for Turkey, aiming to provide a global-standard ecosystem for both domestic and international financial and non-financial institutions. With its advanced infrastructure and advantageous location, the IFC offers easy access to global markets, attracting considerable interest from international investors.
Among Europe’s Most Distinguished Real Estate Projects
With these accolades, the Istanbul Finance Center has cemented its position as one of the most distinguished real estate projects not only in Turkey but also across Europe. The International Property Awards are globally recognized indicators of excellence in the industry.
Global Significance of the International Property Awards
The International Property Awards are held across numerous regions, including Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. The organization honors the highest levels of achievement in residential and commercial real estate, highlighting projects that lead the sector.
“IFC Designed to Meet All Business Needs”
Ahmet İhsan Erdem, CEO of the Istanbul Finance Center, emphasized that the IFC is a pioneering project set to shape Turkey’s financial future. Erdem highlighted that the project was designed to be integrated into international markets, sustainable, and innovative.
Massive Infrastructure and Smart City Approach
Erdem stated that the Istanbul Finance Center was planned to meet all the needs of the business world, featuring 1.3 million square meters of office space, a 100,000 square meter shopping mall, parking for 26,000 vehicles, and a smart city management system.
Aiming to Be a Global Financial Hub
Erdem noted that beyond its contribution to the Turkish economy, the IFC aims to become one of the significant centers of regional and global finance. He added that the awards received demonstrate that this vision has resonated internationally.
Source: https://www.cnnturk.com/ekonomi/istanbul-finans-merkezinden-avrupada-cifte-basari-2387141
