Ion Riva

Visit us at MIPIM 9th - 12th March at Stand C12 A1

Ion

Without a soul, is it a place?

Ion brings together people who believe that places gain meaning through the relationships they hold - between land and community, culture and everyday life. Ion is creating neighbourhoods where these relationships are strengthened and where long-term living is shaped by nature as much as design.

Ion Conversations

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Be part of MIPIM’s most engaging conversation. Join us at the Ion Pavilion Stand C12 A1 and reflect on questions that are shaping the future of living and communities. Curated in collaboration with Robert Poynton.

  • Tuesday 10 March

    • How do we build with nature?

      10:3011:30
    • What makes a home different to a house?

      14:3015:30
  • Wednesday 11 March

    • How do we design for human connection?

      10:3011:30
    • What is our responsibility for the past, present & future?

      14:3015:30
  • Thursday 12 March

    • How do we amplify life through our latest tools & inventions?

      10:3011:30
    • How can our places support imagination, creativity & learning?

      14:3015:30

Ion Riva

ION Riva is ION’s first neighbourhood, lies on the northern edge of Istanbul in the Riva region. Designed for 3,000 residents, the first phase of ION Riva brings together small neighbourhood clusters, 100,000 m² of biodiverse green space and a new school, alongside cultural, retail, hospitality and wellness spaces. The masterplan is structured around four key cultural buildings that shape the character of the neighbourhood: the Ring, the Lantern, the Drop and the Light House.

Ion Riva in numbers

830xUnits for sale
103xUnits for rent
840,000Project area
269,000Construction area

The Team

Meet the team that’s collaboratively bringing Ion Riva to life, including some of Europe’s most accomplished architects, real estate experts and creative minds.

  • Collaborators

  • Imagination

    • Urbanion

  • Architects

    • Snøhetta

    • BIG

    • MVRDV

    • Bilgin Architects

    • DB Architects

  • Interior design

    • Mehmet Yücebaşoğlu

      , ADOD
    • Yeşim Kozanlı

  • Education

    • Hei Schools

  • Engineering

    • Peutz

      , Wind Studies Consultancy
    • Atelier Ten

      , Wind Studies Consultancy
    • Mista

      , Structural Engineering
    • Tanrıöver

      , Mechanical Engineering
    • En Proje

      , Electrical Engineering
    • Tig

      , Natural Gas Engineer
    • MEA

      , Acoustics Consultant
    • Univa

      , Fire Consultant
    • KA Proje

      , Ground Survey Engineer
    • ENAR

      , Geotechnical Engineer
    • IGA

      , Security Consultant
    • KEYM

      , Planning Consultant
  • Design & communications

    • Pentagram

      , Brand Agency
    • Aytül Ayke

      , Event Consultant
    • ING

      , Media Agency
    • Beauty&The Bit

      , Visualisation Agency
    • Istanbul 74

      , Arts and Culture Agency
    • Neolonca

      , Arts and Crafts Consultancy
    • FFCS

      , Visual Agency
    • Bureau for Visual Affairs

      , Digital Agency

Cultural infrastructure

Statement architecture that brings nature, culture and creativity to the heart of the community – three buildings that embody the Ion Riva ethos.

The Drop

Perched above the Black Sea, nature and design meet in The Drop. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and fashioned from native basalt and timber, The Drop offers a focal point for gastronomy, socialising and wellness deeply rooted in its coastal setting.

The Ring

Almost floating within the valley to the east is The Ring, designed by Snøhetta. Spanning the valley in a perfect circle, The Ring delivers a model of sustainable living, from the wellness practices of its its Longevity Center to its light-touch architecture.

The Lantern

The Lantern, designed by MVRDV, is a beacon for arts and culture standing on the site’s highest point, welcoming guests from the neighbourhood, the city and further afield to a diverse programme of performance, exhibitions and events.