management middle for Kalyon vitality
Punctuating the sun-baked plains of Karapınar, Turkey, a central management constructing for Kalyon Vitality has been accomplished by Bilgin Architects. Occupying an unlimited area of photo voltaic panels, the venture is constructed to represent sustainable human ingenuity and the collective purpose in the direction of a impartial carbon future. Greater than a easy workspacethe construction is enveloped in a facade reflective stainless-steel panels, whereas mixing into its environment as strikingly as a glowing sculpture between Earth and sky.
photos © Egemen Karakaya
the intense facade of Belgian architects
The distinctive desert local weather of Karapınar, Turkey was each a problem and a possibility for the design group at Bilgin Architects whereas designing the management constructing for Galleon Vitality. The construction is situated in a 20 sq. kilometer vitality specialization space and is a respectful distance from the sprawling photo voltaic arrays it manages. This strategic placement avoids shading the panels whereas integrating the constructing into the panorama. The extremely reflective facade acts like a mirror, reflecting the vastness of the sky and surrounding terrain. Thus, a visible concord is created that blurs the strains between the constructing and its surroundings. The architects envisioned it as an extension of the three.2 million photo voltaic panels, suggesting a wedding between expertise and nature.
Kalyon's management constructing displays the panorama and the 1,350 MW photo voltaic plant
an vitality environment friendly construction
Past its aesthetic position, the facade is designed by Bilgin Architects to contribute to the vitality effectivity of the Kalyon Vitality constructing. A secondary layer of seven,200 stainless-steel panels, designed with various ranges of transparency, acts as a defend towards the solar's sturdy rays to attenuate warmth absorption. This ensures optimum use of vitality and creates a dynamic play of sunshine and shadow. The reflective floor transforms all through the day, remodeling right into a canvas of ever-changing hues. On cloudy days, the boundary between constructing and sky dissolves to create an enchanting blur. As night time falls, the facade transforms to disclose the illuminated interiors and courtyard.
the reflective facades change colours, mixing with the sky and creating a stunning gentle present
the central backyard
Stepping inside, guests are greeted by a welcoming lobby space the place the boundaries between indoors and open air seamlessly blur. The courtyard facade, seen from the lobby, serves as a continuing reminder of the pure world exterior. This collection of interconnected areas, together with the cafeteria and multi-purpose room, present a vibrant middle for collaboration and studying. On the coronary heart of the constructing is a lush courtyard, a stark distinction to the encompassing arid panorama. This backyard is landscaped with low-maintenance native crops and offers a cool retreat from the cruel local weather. The courtyard informs the circulation and group of the constructing, demarcating the non-public and customary areas of the constructing.
the layered facade minimizes warmth absorption to make sure vitality effectivity and inside consolation 
a courtyard view lobby connects guests to the plush backyard inside