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Shopping centers in cities in the U.S. are constructed with a specific shop mix goal in mind. There are approximately 40,000 shopping centers in the U.S., and these are experiencing a major recession. As this sector is newly
developing in Turkey, it is expected to make a significant impact to the changing lifestyle and shopping practices here. The lifestyle of people living in big cities is becoming more and more a race with time, giving rise to many new ideas and high standards. In 1995, AKMERKEZ was selected as the best shopping center in Europe by the International Shopping Council, ICSC. In the competition, organized by this same council, AKMERKEZ was recognized as the best shopping center in the world in 1996. It also received the highest accolade given by the ICSC, the International Design and Development Award. AKMERKEZ is the only shopping center in the world to receive both of these awards. It was built and commissioned on December 18, 1993 by the joint venture of the AKKOK, TEKFEN and ISTIKBAL groups. The aim of this four-storied shopping center is to provide a cleaner, safer and more comfortable environment for visitors with its year-round air conditioning/heating equipment, fire detection, warning and suppression systems, music broadcasting system, modern security systems and impeccable building automation services. The AKMERKEZ complex is established on 180,000 square meters and is comprised of a four-storey shopping area, with two towers offering 14 and 17 stories of office space, and 24 stories of residential areas. The shopping area is spread over a triangular area connected to the surrounding main roads through 3 atriums. There are 41 escalators, 2 panoramic elevators and 30 elevators providing greater speed and easy access for visitors. AKMERKEZ is open every day of the week between 10:00 - 22:00 and is visited by 2 - 2.5 million people every month. The cleaning, security and general maintenance is provided by a cleaning workforce of 110, a security force of 80 and a technical managerial team of 60. AKMERKEZ provides a wide range of products to its visitors and has topped the world average of 85% occupancy with a leasing ratio of 98%. The types of shops are determined by the "shop mix" method employed elsewhere around the world. AKMERKEZ provides outstanding women's, men's and children's clothing and textiles, stationery, toys, sports shoes, eyewear and gift shops along with restaurants, a hairdresser, currency exchange office, electronic goods, car maintenance, shoe shine services, tailor, travel agents, orthopedic goods and a supermarket for all the shopper's needs. Transportation services are provided free of charge for tourists staying nearby business centers and hotels, allowing for a greater variety of visitors. Visitors in AKMERKEZ spend an average of 3.5 hours in this shopping center; the world average is 2.5 hours. AKMERKEZ is now the home to the world famous Italian restaurant Paper Moon, following branches in Milan and New York. This chic restaurant was originally founded 20 years ago in Milan by Enrica and Pio Rossi. The goal of AKMERKEZ is to provide for the different needs of visitors in a modern, pleasant atmosphere. The various social and cultural activities organized by AKMERKEZ make this more than just a shopping center; it's part of a lifestyle.
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