Memory of the Planet

 

The façade of the building is clad in massive blocks of yellow travertine provided by Haz Marble Company of Turkey. Some 7,500 m² were needed in thicknesses of 10 to 22 cm and weighing some 350 to 1,000 kg each to complete the job.
The raw front, what with its jut-outs and recessions, gives the building a rugged appearance almost as if one was standing in front of a rock in the middle of the desert.

Source: www.stone-ideas.com