Soho House (Palazzo Corpi)

Category: Residential
Type: Hotel
Location: Evliya Çelebi, Meşrutiyet Ave. Beyoğlu
Date: 1873-1882
Designer: Giacomo Leoni,  Georgio Stampa
Period: Ottoman Empire
Photos: Vogue (vogue.com.tr), Bilgili Holding (bilgiliholding.com)

The Palazzo Corpi, situated in the heart of Istanbul’s Beyoğlu district, serves as a grand testament to the city’s late 19th-century cosmopolitan elegance. Designed by the Italian architect Giacomo Leoni for the wealthy Genoese merchant Ignazio Corpi, the building was completed in 1882 and eventually became the first diplomatic premises owned by the United States government in a foreign country. Its architectural design is a masterclass in the neoclassical style, characterized by a striking Carrara marble exterior and an interior adorned with intricate frescoes depicting scenes from Greek mythology. Following an extensive restoration, the palazzo transitioned from its long-standing role as a consulate to its current function as Soho House Istanbul in 2015, successfully blending its historical legacy with a modern social atmosphere.

A grand historic building with a white facade, featuring ornate architectural details and large windows, surrounded by greenery and trees.
Aerial view of a historic white building with ornate architecture, surrounded by a landscaped garden and modern structures.
A beautifully landscaped courtyard featuring potted plants and trees, flanked by historical and modern architecture.
Elegant staircase with ornate ironwork railing, leading to a beautifully decorated hallway with a bar area, featuring marble walls and checkered floor.
Close-up of an ornate wrought iron railing and elegant wooden doors with intricate glass designs, against a backdrop of decorated walls in a historic building.
Elegant bar setting viewed through open wooden doors, featuring a stylish round bar with green velvet stools, decorative lighting, and a backdrop of ornate walls.
Elegant interior of a stylish bar with ornate ceilings and detailed woodwork, featuring a circular bar counter stocked with various liquors and surrounded by colorful seating options.
Interior view of an elegant bar featuring a long marble countertop, high-backed leather stools, and plush seating areas. The space is decorated with chandeliers, patterned walls, and warm lighting, creating a sophisticated ambiance.
A stylish bar interior featuring a wooden bar, shelves stocked with various bottles, and comfortable seating with a mix of leather and fabric armchairs.

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