Full, Half or Quarter Floor at Maya Akar Center: Which Office Fits?

Maya Akar Center is an established business centre on Büyükdere Avenue in Esentepe, Şişli. In the complex's 30-storey main tower, a full floor has a usable area of about 1,090 m², and floors can also be taken as half or quarter floors. This flexibility lets companies of very different sizes find space in the same building. So which option suits you? In this post we look at the three options and the factors to weigh when choosing the right scale.

Full floor: about 1,090 m²

A full floor suits company headquarters, large teams and organisations that want their own entrance, reception and meeting areas on a single floor. Because the floor belongs to one tenant, there is no sharing of common areas, and the layout and corporate identity can be designed entirely around the company's needs.

Half floor: about 545 m²

A half floor is a balanced option for mid-sized companies and regional offices. It offers a prestigious address and a corporate presence on Büyükdere Avenue at a more manageable cost than a full floor. How areas shared with the tenant of the other half are used should be clarified from the outset.

Quarter floor: about 272.5 m²

A quarter floor makes sense for professional services firms such as consultancies, law and finance firms, representative offices of foreign companies and growing small teams. It offers access to Maya Akar Center's building management, security and parking in a more compact space.

What determines the right scale

• Headcount and way of working: with hybrid working, desk numbers can differ from headcount.
• Meeting and shared areas: the need for meeting rooms, reception and break areas.
• Visitor traffic: reception space matters more for companies that receive clients.
• Growth plans: expected team growth over the next few years.
• Budget: service and common charges on top of the rent.

What to watch on divided floors

When renting a half or quarter floor, discuss before signing how corridors, washrooms and kitchens are shared, how access is controlled and how common charges are split. The choice of floor matters too: the upper floors on the south side have Bosphorus views, which affects both the working environment and the rent.

Before you decide

Getting the scale right from the start avoids paying rent for more space than you need or having to move again soon. Once your needs analysis is done, viewing the options on site and test-fitting a layout on the floor plan make the decision easier.

Choosing a floor: views, aspect and height

Two offices of the same size can offer a different working environment depending on their floor and aspect. The Bosphorus views from the upper floors on the south side stand out especially for companies that host clients and care about corporate image, while lower and middle floors give access to the same building services at a more balanced cost.

Parking and building services

The 4-level covered car park beneath the complex is a real convenience on a busy axis such as Büyükdere Avenue. Because the number of allocated spaces can vary with the size of the space rented, agree it during negotiations.

Our guide to the building's structure, transport links and frequently asked questions: Maya Akar Center offices for rent.

If you are looking for an office to rent at Maya Akar Center, tell us the floor size you need.

Özkan ÖZEL
Strategic Real Estate Asset Management
Beşiktaş / Istanbul
ozkanozel.com

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