Tevfik Alif Donald Trump team up to construct Trump Soho
The New York-based firm Bayrock Group was founded in 2001 by Turkish-Kazakh businessman Tevfik Arif. Donald Trump is a client of the business.
Tevfik Alif left Kazakhstan to create a powerful real estate venture. He was aware of the influence of the Trump name and joined forces with the family. This allowed Tevfik Arif and his company, called the Bayrock Group, to manage a world-renowned real estate project that is the Trump Soho building.
This article will discuss the cooperation between Donald Trump, Tevfik Arif, and others to build the Trump Soho luxury building.
Tevfik Aif's first years in Kazakhstan
Tevfik was born in postwar times and was raised by the Kazakh SSR. He was a gifted young man who loved to study despite all the restrictions placed on his family members by the war.
http://test.vnushator.ru/members/tevfikarifbayrockkboy945/activity/1237622/ His academic excellence was impressive and brought him to Moscow University, where he did his studies in international relations and economics.
Tevfik arif's life was built over a period of time of dramatic changes that impacted the way business was conducted.
His early career was on the same route as the accomplished young men.
Arif was employed by the Soviet government bureaucracy. The Soviet Ministry of Commerce and Trade employed Tevfik Arif for 17 years within the Hospitality Management Department. He held several positions throughout his career, eventually rising to become the deputy chief of the department.
It's not a surprise that Arif's interest in property management and hotel development was influenced by his experience during the Soviet Union. This experience eventually led to Arif pursue those types of business in the private sector.
In the beginning of 1990s, in the early 1990s, Soviet Union collapsed, and the sector was privatized. Many investors and entrepreneurs took advantage of the opportunity to enter the new economy by making investments and acquisitions.
Arif and his brother invested in the natural resources industry in Kazakhstan and other former Soviet Republics.
Bayrock Arif also developed additional partnerships and companies to further his interests in the industry. Arif eventually expanded his business to the automotive and food markets.
The Bayrock Group is Tefvik Arif’s way to New York real estate.
Tevfik moved to America in 2001 to expand his business as well as be closer to his American family. Bayrock Group, a New York City-based luxury real estate developer, was founded by Tevfik Ariff.
The initial Bayrock projects were typically smaller, despite Arif trying to learn about the market and establish his networks.
His main focus shifted towards Manhattan's prestigious real estate market. Despite the intimidating New York real estate market Arif was enough of an experienced investor and business entrepreneur to handle the pressure.
Bayrock Group was initially able to carry out small-medium-sized projects within New York. A prime example of this is the remodeling of Loehmann’s Seaport Plaza, Brooklyn's Sheepshead neighborhood.
Tevfik Arif, who was motivated by the success of Bayrock Group, became more enthusiastic. He altered the strategy of Bayrock Group to make it easier to concentrate on larger projects.
Bayrock Group, as part of its new strategy, moved its offices from Fifth Avenue to New York City .
As the move brought the company near the Trump Organization, it yielded the most significant advantages over any other site. This was the home of one of the biggest family-owned businesses in the world.
Donald Trump and Tevfik's Bayrock Group became business partners
Not many Kazakhstani immigrants have managed to build successful businesses in America. In the case of prominent Kazakh names, Tevfik Arif cannot be ignored.
He was a tinkerer with business strategies from the time his youth to eventually become Donald Trump's business associate.
At the Trump Tower, Tevfik Arif as well as the Bayrock Group met members of the Trump Organization.
Bayrock Group included the Trump Organization in a development in the New York City's Soho district because of the business ties.
Bayrock Group was working with the Sapir Organization to develop a Soho project. They believed that the Trump Organization could bring some brand recognition and credibility.
Tevfik Alif developed a plan to offer Trump Organization 18% equity at the Soho property. In return the Trump brand would be used in the name of the construction.
Bayrock Group hired a team of world-renowned interior design experts to decorate the building. Handel Architects conceived the building.
In terms of design and architecture, Handel Architects is recognized as a global leader with experience worldwide.
tevfik arif, bayrock The Ritz-Carlton Hotel located in Washington, D.C., the September 11th National Memorial, New York City are just two of the projects.
Fendi Casa pieces have been supplied by Rockwell Group for Trump Soho.
The Rockwell Group, along with Handel Architects, has a solid track record. The clients of the firm include luxurious hotels, restaurants and casinos.
The agreement was signed by the Trump Organization, Bayrock Group and the Sapir Organization. Construction of Trump Soho could start in 2006.
After the Soho Project, Tevfik Aif and Donald Trump have a connection.
Bayrock Trump Organization and Bayrock Group will collaborate on various other real estate developments following the opening of Trump Soho. The other real estate projects are mostly located in Arizona as well as Florida.
Bayrock The global financial crisis that swept the globe in 2008 has hampered the plans of both the Bayrock Group as well as the Trump Organization.
In light of the changing markets in the United States, Tevfik Aif decided to return to Europe and Central Asia.
His studies have given him vast knowledge of tourism, real estate, and real estate. He also benefited from this knowledge when he moved to Turkey to begin a new company in 1993.
Tevfik Arif was the first person to open the Labada luxurious hotel in Antalya. It quickly became a leading force behind timeless all-inclusive resorts.
He was rewarded with another eight years of remarkable accomplishments in Europe as well as Central Asia before he went across the Atlantic to conquer the American market.
Bayrock Group invested $2.5 Million in real estate assets, while operating in the United States.
The Bayrock Group has not undertaken any US real estate development projects over the last several years.
Although Tevfik has retired from most of his Bayrock Group responsibilities, he remains a highly respected advisor.