Talan Towers

International class A multifunctional center

ACHIEVEMENTS  OF THE BUSINESS CENTER

Talan Towers Offices

In 2017, the multifunctional complex, Talan Towers, opened in the heart of the business and administrative life of the capital. It represents a new attraction, combining under one roof a luxury hotel and exclusive apartments (The Ritz-Carlton) a shopping gallery (the Talan Gallery) and a class A business center – the Talan Towers Offices.

Address

16 Dostyk Street, Astana

Building class

International Class A

Certification

Green Building Certification LEED (Gold)

Number of floors

30

GBA area

37 413,41 sq.m.

GLA area

31 300,94 sq.m.

Types of offices

Parking

600 parking spaces

Infrastructure

Underground parking, The Ritz-Carlton Residences apartments, Talan Gallery luxury shopping gallery, The Ritz-Carlton Astana luxury hotel, modern conference halls and meeting rooms, SPA center and swimming pool, restaurants, bars

Environment

Restaurants, banks, shopping centers

infrastructure of the complex

HISTORY OF CREATION INTERNATIONAL TEAM

More than 100 design companies, consultants and contractors from all over the world participated in the implementation of the project. The American company Turner International coordinated the design and construction of the project. They have been responsible for such famous facilities as the Empire State Building and the Burj Khalifa.

The architect for the complex is the American company SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP), founded in 1936. Since its foundation, the company has implemented more than 10,000 projects in more than 50 countries around the world, receiving more than 800 professional awards. SOM is the author of such projects as the Burj Khalifa (Dubai), the Freedom Tower (New York), and the Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago).
Interior design for the office center is by the British company Perkins+Will.
For the walls, 56 types of natural stone were brought from quarries in Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, China, Turkey and India.

LEED Gold

The design and construction of the project was carried out in accordance with the international LEED system’s standards for green construction.

Talan Towers is the first green multifunctional complex in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, officially being awarded the certificate for eco–friendly construction at LEED GOLD level on March 15, 2018.

Talan Towers Executive HUB

Ultra-modern serviced offices

We offer our clients a new formula for organizing workspaces, which allows them to concentrate on business without thinking about management and operation. Ready–made representative offices on a short-term lease are an opportunity to work surrounded by the business elite of Kazakhstan and hold important meetings and presentations in the most prestigious business center of the capital.

THE UNIQUE WORLD  OF TALAN TOWERS

The unique infrastructure of Talan Towers creates ideal conditions for the life, work and recreation of the business community of Astana.

The Talan Towers Offices office tower has received the official status of The Best Class A Business Center in Kazakhstan. The area of the business center is part of the special AIFC financial zone, which gives tenants the opportunity to register as participants of the AIFC and assumes a preferential tax regime with respect to income received from financial and some related services.

The Ritz-Carlton is the first five-star luxury hotel in Astana. Located in the business center of the capital, the hotel has become a point of attraction for the business and cultural community and an ideal place for business events, various celebrations.

The two towers of the complex are united by the luxury shopping gallery Talan Gallery, which presents more than 140 international brands.

KEY tenants

Assets

Timur Nezamudinov

Leasing Manager

Timur graduated from American University of Cyprus with bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and MBA in Marketing field.

With previous strong commercial experience within Worldwide chain such as Marriott and Hilton and demonstrated history of success stories & financial results in hospitality, he joined Global Development in 2021.

Mainly, Timur responsible for all interactions with clients within Astana market including commercial and operational aspects. Implementing company’s strategies and objectives, he aims to accelerate business development and customers satisfaction growth.

Assem Bekenova

Leasing Manager

Assem has a bachelor’s degree from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, majoring in Regional Studies, as well as a diploma from the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Assem is responsible for communication with tenants on lease issues, the administrative management and day-to-day running of the facilities, communication with existing tenants, and support for the entire process of leasing offices.

Assem’s tasks also include supervising changes in the commercial terms stipulated in the lease agreements.

Tatyana  Shimalina

Senior Leasing Manager

Tatyana holds a postgraduate qualification in Expertise and Real Estate Management, having originally graduated in engineering from the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University.

Tatiana started her career at Global Development in 2011 as an intern and has been a key member of the firm since then in a career totaling 12 years.

Tatyana’s main responsibilities include attracting new clients while supporting existing ones, establishing excellent relations with tenants and partners, and organizing and maintaining a comfortable business-orientated atmosphere in the company’s business centers.

Elmira Zhapakova

Financial Director

Elmira is a graduate of KIMEP, holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting. He also holds a diploma of International Financial Reporting (DipIFR), a certificate of a professional accountant, and is an ACCA student.

More than 4 years of experience at Big Four — KPMG. Elmira has been working in the Verny Capital group for 10 years.

She leads the function of initial financing management, cash and working capital management, planning and accounting, as well as the creation of management bodies, raising funding for both credit and sponsorship for various projects of the Group. Moreover, she has successfully launched a several real estate project of Verny Capital.

Elmira’s experience includes playing an important role in major projects undertaken by the parent company, Verny Capital, such as the renovation of the Botanical Gardens (under the guidance of Accent Development Solutions). She has also been a key player in overseeing the subsidiary company, Gorky Tennis Park. She was Financial Director at Borovoe Tourism City LLP and Burabay Hotel Management LLP (Rixos Borovoe Hotel), where she successfully managed the initial financing and debt financing.

Lukasz Skowronski

Managing director

Lukasz Skowronski is an experienced Real Estate professional with international expertise in commercial and private equity sectors. He has worked for major companies in Central and Southeastern Europe & Central Asia. With a master’s degree in economics specializing in Real Estate Management & Investment, Lukasz excels in executive leadership, asset/portfolio/property management, corporate real estate, and sales of investment properties.

Since joining Global Development as Commercial Director in 2012, Lukasz has strategically managed the property portfolio, spearheaded investments, and led PR & marketing efforts. Recognized for his contributions, he was promoted to Managing Director in July 2015.

Lukasz’s achievements include memberships in industry organizations, such as the Fellowship status of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and the CPM® (Certified Property Manager®) designation from IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management, Chicago).