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Karapinar, Konya, Türkiye
Offering not only a sleek aesthetic but a dynamic visual element, Istanbul-based Bilgin Architects designed an efficient structure clad in gleaming steel panels that reflect the desert landscape and 1,350-megawatt Solar power plant.
The shimmering effect of the panels enhances the building’s presence, capturing light and creating a reflective effect that animates the building throughout the day.
This innovative design approach not only serves a functional purpose but also helps enhance the control center’s overall visual appeal and identity, making it a striking landmark within the urban environment.
Due to its natural characteristics, the area was designated an Energy Specialty Area due to its conversion to unsuitable agricultural land, coupled with the huge energy potential presented by its desert climate.
“In the challenging geography of the desert, the interface representing new energy technologies in the flat terrain stretches to the horizon,” explains Bilgin Architects.
“This interface is an extension of the 3.2 million solar panels in the area, 40 meters away from the existing solar panels, in the same direction, and will not cast shadows on the panels.”
The building’s facades are designed not only as architectural elements but also as part of the earth and even the sky.
Due to the high reflectivity of the façade, the building blends in with its geographical context.
The silhouette on the horizon continues onto the facade.
While ensuring careful use of energy, the façade design is also an important component of the building’s image, consisting of two floors, aiming to minimize radiation on the main facade.
The second façade is composed of 7,200 stainless steel panels with four different levels of transparency to protect against high temperature exposure during most of the year.
The façade design is based on parameters such as geographical orientation, surrounding space and optimal light requirements, while creating unique patterns that are not repeated.
Thanks to its reflective surface, the material changes color, providing a passive dynamic experience in various lighting conditions throughout the day.
On cloudy days, the boundaries of the facade become blurred.
The facade becomes not only part of the building, but also part of the sky.
As night falls, the façade flips over, contrasting with the daytime experience and revealing the interior and courtyard at night.
The single-story building, lifted off the ground, offers different experiential spaces at the intersection of humans, nature and technology.
While the façade is reflective of its surroundings, it forms a gentle barrier like a transparent curtain within.
The boundaries of the foyer area are blurred, welcoming visitors with a courtyard facade.
This series of spaces, extending into the cafeteria and function rooms, is designed with the infrastructure to host a variety of organizations, events, panel discussions and seminars.
A similar contrast in façade design occurs in the building’s courtyard.
At the center of the building, there is a lush courtyard that contrasts with the dry texture of the area.
Designed with endemic plant species, the courtyard requires minimal irrigation and maintenance, establishing a sustainable microclimate.
The courtyard determines all circulation areas and spatial levels of the building, while serving as a sheltered rest and activity area against harsh climatic conditions.
While shaping the circulation area around it, the courtyard separates the private and public areas of the building.
Project: Kalyon Karapınar 1.350 MWp SPP – Central Control Building
Architect: Bilkin Architects
Chief Architect: Caner Bilgin and Begum Yilmaz Bilgin
Design Team: Caner Bilgin, Begüm Yılmaz Bilgin, Cem Katkat, Serenay Gürkan, Elif Özüçağlıyan and Yıldırım Erbaz
Main Contractor: Kalyon Construction
Client: Kalyon Energy
Photographer: Egemen Karakaya
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