The project is located in the south west of Iran, in a border city “Abadan” which was destroyed during the war. Since these years, the fast way of construction in this city has reduced the quality and faded the architectural culture which was more sustainable and compatible with local climate. This project could not only survive the local architecture elements such as cantilevers but also improve them through applying new design techniques.
The site’s north-south orientation was challenging in terms of day lighting and heating-cooling control. The striking form of the building, with its overlapping roof, is a direct result of this challenge. The form is shaped in a way to prevents excessive heat from entering the building and aids retention of internal temperatures.
The material which is chosen in the façade is a local material and completely suited in dusty weather condition of this city. Another construction factor is controlling primitive and local techniques in a way to support complicated and sustainable form and reduce the construction costs which was one of the client requests.