Steven Holl, one of the most distinctive figures in contemporary architecture, perceives light not merely as illumination, but as the poetry of architecture.
In each of his creations, he redefines the flow of time, the rhythm of light, and the silent language of space.
His encounter with Kaplankaya dates back more than a decade. When he first set eyes on the tranquil landscape of Milas, where the land meets the sea, he felt an immediate connection — a sense that this place was destined to become the canvas of a lifelong dream.
The untouched beauty of nature inspired Holl to imagine a living space shaped not by human dominance, but by the natural laws of light, shadow, and the landscape itself.
Today, Holl Kaplankaya stands as the realization of that vision — a quiet letter written by an architect to nature. Every line and surface lives in harmony with the shifting tones of the Aegean light throughout the day.
In this project, Holl has built not merely structures, but a philosophy that breathes within the light.