The Ihlamur Pavilion is surrounded by high walls, creating a peaceful distance from the city's noise and chaos. These three structures, nestled among precious trees, usually linden trees, encompass three pools, a spirit level, a well, and lighting elements within a 24,727 m2 area. It is among the smallest examples of pavilions in Istanbul. Built in the 19th century, these buildings showcase diverse architecture, predominantly baroque, crafted from limestone and marble. The Western influence that appeared in the Ottoman Empire, particularly after the Tulip Era, is distinctly evident in the architecture.
The exterior facades of the Ihlamur Pavilion buildings present an eclectic unity following the architectural decoration approach of the period.
At the entrances, stunning double-armed stairs enhance the structure's allure. The facades of the two buildings feature detailed works, with flower, leaf, rosette, and oyster shell reliefs, vases filled with flowers and fruits in niches, garland-adorned columns and piers, rosette-filled cartouches, openwork-rosette panels, and small consoles, as well as curved branches, palmettes, and the other decorations. Notably, in the Ceremony Mansion there are large guillotine windows, balconies on four columns at the lower floor entrances, roofs concealed by high eaves, and projecting middle sections accentuated with elevations.