# Mirrored Steel Solar Farms Bilgin Architects Designs the Central Control Building in Turkey By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-control-building References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/03/03/central-control-building-bilgin-architects-turkey/) & [bilgin.studio](https://bilgin.studio/)  Istanbul-based design studio Bilgin Architects is the powerhouse behind the Central Control Building design. It is defined by its shimmering facade comprised of [mirrored steel panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jzef-wider-state-music-school). The building is located in Karapinar, Turkey, which is a hub for the continent's largest solar farms. The farm means to create a centralized area to help control and monitor the large field of [3.2 million solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1) on site. It is designed as a study of contrasts as the metallic facade is meant to reflect and juxtapose the textures around the location. Founding partner Caner Bilgin tells [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-face-house), "Thanks to the high reflectance levels of the facades, the building becomes integrated with the geography it inhabits. The silhouette of the horizon continues on the facades." Image Credit: Egemen Karakaya ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mirrored Steel Facades:** Exploring the potential of utilizing mirrored steel materials in architectural design for enhanced reflectance and integration with the environment. - **Centralized Monitoring Systems:** Implementing centralized control and monitoring systems in large-scale solar farms for efficient operations and maintenance. - **Contrasting Textures Design:** Incorporating contrasting textures in building facades to create visually striking architectural elements that interact with natural surroundings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture & Design:** Incorporating advanced materials like mirrored steel panels in building construction to enhance visual aesthetics and environmental integration. - **Renewable Energy:** Utilizing centralized monitoring systems in solar farms to optimize energy production and management through streamlined control processes. - **Construction & Engineering:** Exploring innovative design approaches mixing contrasting textures to create unique structures that blend harmoniously with their landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vineyard-building.md) - [Fish Scale-Resembling Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/istanbul-modern.md) - [Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac.md) - [Contrasting Facade Panoramic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-face-house.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunner-museum.md) - [Mirrored Facade Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jzef-wider-state-music-school.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Steel Facade-Wrapped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house.md)