The Importance of Light in Steven Holl’s Perception of Form

Abstract

The essential factor in the perception of form and space is light which enables the perception of the form or space, its colour, texture, material, that is, the whole. Daylight significantly affects the shaping of structures and the enrichment of sensory perception, psychologically and biologically. This article aims to examine the importance given by Steven Holl on the effects of natural light in the perception of the form. Within the scope of the study, through three different museum structures of Holl, functional and symbolic perception of the form and its contribution to the design were examined. Results show that in Steven Holl's design process, the inclusion of light in the building is an important design criterion that affects the form phenomenon and the perception of space. Contextually, it has been seen that it is dependent on the location, the angle of incidence of the sun's rays, and it reveals a sustainable design product because it saves energy.