A 20-square-kilometer site in Karapınar that is no longer suitable for agriculture but holds significant energy potential due to the region’s desert climate has been designated as an energy specialization area. The Turkish company Kalyon Energy has here set up a single-level control building 40 meters from already existing solar panels and in the same direction, in a zone where no shadows will be cast on the panels.

Thanks to the high reflectance levels of the facades, the building is integrated with the geography it inhabits. On cloudy days, the boundaries of the facades blur up. At nightfall, the interiors and courtyard are revealed. The facade, formed by two layers, is designed to minimize radiation. The second skin, a shield against high temperatures, is formed by 7,200 stainless steel panels with four different degrees of transparency.

The foyer welcomes visitors with a courtyard facade. Contrasting with the dry surroundings, the courtyard grows endemic plant species requiring minimal irrigation and maintenance. The courtyard determines all circulation areas and space hierarchies of the building while serving to separate private from communal spaces.