Restoration 1995-2008
The exterior facades were consolidated in fidelity to the originals, while the interiors were restored to suit the new function without altering the load-bearing system. The first phase, Block A, was completed in 1998 by architect Münir Alpaslan. Following a further round of repairs in 2005, the Akaretler row houses now accommodate 56 residences of varying sizes, 34 shops across a total of 11,000 m2, 8 cafe-restaurants, and the W Hotel.