With its ever-changing metal shell, the control centre for the Kalyon Karapınar solar farm is already a countrywide attraction. The design by Bilgin Architects makes the building a place between heaven and earth. Begüm Yılmaz Bilgin and Caner Bilgin talk about the impact of their highlight and give an insight into the work of their Istanbul-based practice.
Bilgin Architects realised a sensational control building for the Turkish solar power plant Kalyon Karapınar 1,350 MWp SPP in 2023. In this interview, Begüm Yılmaz Bilgin and Caner Bilgin talk about the competition, the region's desert climate and how a functional building can combine technology and fairytale appeal.