Refurbishment · Harbiye, Istanbul · 44.000 m² · 2021
Harbiye Military Club Renovation
The renovation of the historic Military Club in Harbiye covered upgrading the existing 44,000 m² building to today’s requirements.
Project Facts
- Location
- Harbiye, Istanbul
- Construction area
- 44.000 m²
- Year
- 2021
- Building type
- Refurbishment
- Engineering
- Sönmez Mühendislik
Project
About Harbiye Military Club Renovation
The renovation of the historic Military Club in Harbiye covered upgrading the existing 44,000 m² building to today’s requirements.
Refurbishing a historic building starts with an accurate survey of its current condition. The structure's performance is assessed, and electrical and mechanical services are renewed for today's needs while preserving the building's character.
Harbiye Military Club Renovation is one of the reference projects in Sönmez Mühendislik's residential and commercial buildings portfolio. Since 1995, Sönmez Mühendislik has provided structural, electrical, mechanical and infrastructure engineering with BIM coordination for projects in Türkiye and abroad.
Approach
Engineering for building refurbishment
Refurbishing existing and historic buildings starts with an accurate understanding of the building as it stands today, so that its character is preserved while it meets current needs.
- Condition survey and material testing
- Seismic assessment and strengthening
- Renewal of mechanical and electrical services
- Energy efficiency improvements
Engineering
Key engineering topics for this type of project
Engineering in refurbishment begins with an accurate survey of the existing building. The structure's performance is assessed, and electrical and mechanical services are renewed while preserving the building's character.
- 01
Condition survey
Measured surveys, material tests and reinforcement detection document the existing structure.
- 02
Seismic performance
Strengthening solutions are developed to the current code where needed.
- 03
Services renewal
New service routes are planned with minimal intervention in the structure and original fabric.
- 04
Energy efficiency
Efficient HVAC equipment, LED lighting and automation lower operating costs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How is an existing building's structure assessed?
Through measured surveys, material sampling, reinforcement scanning and analysis to the current seismic code.
Can services be renewed without damaging a historic building?
Yes; routes are planned through existing voids and secondary spaces to minimise intervention in the original fabric.
Does refurbishment improve energy performance?
Replacing old plant, upgrading lighting and adding controls typically reduce energy use significantly.
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