Project site is on a very significant point on the Bosphorus. Besides this, the buildings surrounding the site are mostly the best examples of the times they were built in. Hence; the relations of the building with the environment are determined by following parameters which eventually formed the inside and outside perception of the building:

-Istanbul History/Culture Layers
-The Bosphorus
-Time
-Technology
-Day/Night

One of the most important factors shaping the building is the purpose of making the Imperial Caiques and their visual relation with the "sea" that was moving as "a gilt and glitter mass" back in the days. 

To solve the difficulty in the perception of the imperial caiques, especially the historic Galley due to its size, and to provide overlooking to the caiques with their interiors were the main objectives of the spatial fiction.

The location and dimensions of the site, the existing expo building and the required spaces in the program have divided the building into two main functions: Exhibition spaces and cultural spaces. While the recruit living spaces, workshops, technical areas, shelters and storage areas are placed at the basement floor of the big block where the exhibition spaces take place; the offices and various units for recruits are placed at the ground and first floor levels facing Dolmabahçe Street. Natural light and ventilation is provided to the basement floor by the arrangements made on the site.

As much as the "day perception" of the building from Bosphorus, the "night perception" of it is considered important. That is why, the active louvres on the Bosporus façade are thought to be retracted by evening hours that will result in a building reflecting its light to outside. By this, the building, where the imperial caiques are exhibited, will reveal itself like an aquarium at night.

The graded form, level differences and stairs inside the building are utilized as tools to ensure that the beauty of the caiques can be perceived from every aspect by visitors.