Khazarabad Sport Hall

Sari, Iran

The multipurpose sports hall, for the use of ministry staff, lies 150 metres from the Caspian Sea. Its inclined facades resist heavy rains, while its use of bright colours - such as orange and green - is designed to brighten even the greyest day. Facilities include a gym, spectators' seating, billiards room and lockers. The structure is of steel; the facades incorporate a variety of materials - sandwich panels, concrete, cement and timber.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture