Now Kazakhstan's megacities are being built up with glass buildings and bright offices. It is pleasant to note that a number of buildings equipped with "green" technologies is growing every day. One of the most beautiful and unusual buildings of the capital and the most eco-friendly building in Kazakhstan is the Talan Towers social and business complex.

THE BUILDING THAT BECAME A BRAND

Talan Towers - is one of the most beautiful complex buildings built in the "golden square" on the left bank of the capital. The complex is located near the "Baiterek" monument, the presidential residence "Akorda", the building of the Senate and the Majilis. Moreover, governmental organizations, large Kazakhstani and international companies, cultural facilities, elite residential complexes and modern shopping malls are located within walking distance of the complex. The Talan Towers complex, harmoniously fitting into the style and dynamics of big city life, accommodates category "A" Talan Towers Offices, the luxury hotel The Ritz-Carlton Astana 5", exclusive residences The Ritz-Carlton Residences Astana and the Talan Gallery shopping gallery.

The Talan Towers complex, built on 16 Dostyk Street, was designed by the American architectural bureau Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. The bureau is known as the author of many famous architectural objects, such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Statue of Liberty in New York and Trump Tower in Chicago. More than a hundred companies took part in the implementation of the project. And now guests of the capital can admire the beauty and unusual appearance of the building.

The Talan Towers complex covers an area of 120,000 sq. m. The shopping malls, apartments, hotel and offices in the Art Nouveau style – and all of the highest quality-demonstrate the high status of the complex.

Thus, there is a category "A" Talan Towers Offices in the thirty-storey tower. The twenty-five-storey building accommodates The Ritz-Carlton Astana 5* Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton Residences Astana. These majestic buildings are connected by a shopping gallery.

At the same time, the Talan Towers facility was built in a very short time - in just four years. The complex was put into operation in two stages: the first stage was completed in November 2016, and the second in March 2017.

The buildings are distinguished by harmonious combination of expensive materials with simple but refined forms. More than fifty types of high-quality natural stone were used in the decoration of the complex.

One of the most important architectural decisions was the choice of facade material. For this purpose, a limestone was brought from Germany, consisting of the mineral dolomite, resistant to the harsh climatic conditions of the capital and providing excellent heat and sound insulation.

UNIQUENESS OF ECO-FRIENDLY TALAN TOWERS

Full-scale "green" technologies were envisaged when designing the Talan Towers. "Green" tents, energy-efficient elevators, energy-saving glazing, solar panels, rainwater reuse, charging for electric vehicles, changing rooms and showers for cyclists - all this has been introduced for the first time in one building in Kazakhstan.

In 2018, Talan Towers was awarded the gold level LEED certificate for buildings corresponding to the requirements of ecological construction.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a world-famous certificate that determines the level of quality. This certificate is awarded only to the highest quality facilities that meet strict requirements, such as ecological construction, efficient use of water resources, energy conservation and air purification, the use of ecological natural materials, innovation and design. LEED¬certified buildings bear a great responsibility for energy conservation, improving human health and efficient use of natural resources.

Despite the fact that Talan Towers, like our capital, is a very young building, it has its own history and awards. In 2017, it received an award at the Asia Pacific Property Awards as the best project in Kazakhstan in the categories Mixed-Use Development and Mixed-Use Architecture. In October 2017, at the Central Asian Commercial Real Estate Week, Talan Towers Offices was recognized as the best business center of "A" category in Kazakhstan. And, a month later, the complex received the prestigious Eastern Europe Real Estate Project Award. In 2018, as part of the Asia Pacific Property Awards, it was recognized as the best in the Interior and Mixed-Use Interior categories. On December 3,2018 it was recognized as the best project in Asia in the Mixed-Use Interior category of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2018-2019.

TOUR OF THE TALAN TOWERS COMPLEX

Let's start with the lower floor -parking. The first level of two-level parking for 500 cars is for guests' cars, and the second level of stationary parking is for tenants and apartment owners. It is conveniently located relative to all parts of the building, and it can be accessed from two streets.

A "green" zone for electric vehicles, equipped with charging station free of payment. On P1-level there are the Tesla Superchargers equipped with two power stations. There are four such posts in the street parking lot at the hotel. This is the best of the units for high-speed charging of Tesla cars.

28 parking spaces are allocated for cyclists. In the inner area of Talan Towers you will find three bike stands. At the entrance from Dostyk Street there is a Yandex parking for taxis and parking for employees, as well as another parking at the entrance from the Ritz-Carlton Asta n a 5*.

At the P1 parking level there are showers and changing rooms that meet all the requirements of the consumer. Any visitor can take a shower after a morning bike ride and calmly get to work in the office.

After the capital's cool weather you plunge into the warm lobby of the business center. The design of the hall is decorated with special light panels. Simplicity, conciseness and elegance, pleasant music, the aroma of natural flowers will pleasantly surprise you at the entrance to Talan Towers. What amenities and opportunities does the multifunctional complex provide to its tenants?

Talan Towers - is an object that is also convenient for people with disabilities due to creation of an absolutely accessible and comfortable environment. Convenient wide doors for entry and exit, convenient door sill without steps, low location of the elevator control panel, special toilets - everything is done for the convenience of visitors.

Energy consumption is one of the main criteria in recognising as "green" building. First of all, we are talking about elevators. It is worth noting that modern "smart" elevators in the complex save not only electricity, but also the time of their customers and guests. The waiting time for the elevator does not exceed thirty seconds.

This is a system created in order not to waste precious time spent on one stop and climbing up and down to each floor. When you touch the magnetic card on the control panel, the elevator opens, programmed in such a way that you will get to the floor you need.

Most of us spend at least nine hours in the office every day. It is no secret that factors such as the design of a building, corridor, hall, office, temperature, access to light, acoustics, sound insulation and air quality affect not only labor productivity, but also the health of employees.

In most cases, the air quality inside the office is significantly worse than outside. This is explained by chemical impurities of various construction and finishing materials, wall equipment, furniture and other substances that may contain toxic substances.

And in Talan Towers we can breathe deeply. The filter system repeatedly cleanses the air, and the fragrance system allows you to feel the subtle aroma in the rooms.

It is worth noting that the Talan Towers Executive Hub offices are located in the complex, which are located on the 12th, 22nd, 24th, 25th floors. Green walls are the best solution created to revitalize the space and give people peace of mind and inspiration. Unlike a traditional garden, such a wall takes up less space, requires 80% less water and brings significant health benefits. Refreshes the air, suppresses noise and anxiety in the office space, increases creativity and lifts the spirits of tenants.

The library is an indispensable place for awakening new ideas, informal conversations and rest from work. Tenants of Talan Towers Executive Hub offices can move from one floor to another and use the library, lounge area.

It has been said that Talan Towers has brought innovations not only to our capital, but also to the entire region. Although the concept of "green" buildings has been popular all over the world for more than twenty years, it is still a new world for us. Therefore, it is obvious that Talan Towers will become a benchmark and a motivational incentive for the development of this concept in the future.

TALAN TOWERS COMPLEX

Talan Towers Offices - are international-level category "A" offices located in the business center of the capital. The level of service provided by the professional lynks property management team, developed infrastructure, security services, fire safety, modern parking turned Talan

Towers Offices into a business center that meets all international standards.

The windows of The Ritz-Carlton Astana 5* Suite Hotel offer sweeping views over the modern capital.

The hotel's infrastructure consists of conference halls for business meetings, ceremonial and official events, restaurants with fine cuisine, a club lounge, as well as a spa and fitness center that will hit the taste of the most demanding guests.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Astana is 27 luxury apartments, distinguished by a unique style, refined interior.

Residence owners can take advantage of everything from concierge services to their own residence infrastructure.

TALAN Gallery is a shopping gallery with an area of 8000 sq. m, combining two towers of the Talan Towers complex. The most popular premium brands in the world are located here.

Talan Towers presented new products not only in Nur-Sultan, but also throughout the region. Although the concept of "green" buildings has been used all over the world for more than twenty years, it is still a rarity in our region. Therefore, Talan Towers is a building that other buildings will go for and an example for them.