Eshtehard, a semi-industrial suburb of Tehran, has significantly contributed to industrial development over the past fifty years. Our architectural team recently visited to work on the “Factory” project, focusing on contemporary industrial design for diverse, especially underserved, users. Proposed features include chicken coops on noisier sides and smoking areas on quieter sides.
Project Name: Process Department of Shamim Polymer Factory
Studio Name: Davood Boroojeni Office
Project Location: Omid Alborz Industrial Town, Eshtehard, Alborz Province, Iran
Total built area: 2200 m2
Area: 3850 m2
Design team: Iman Enayati, Paola Quarta, Ronak Roshan Gilvae, Alireza Elmieh, Amirmohamad Amel
Photo Credits: Deed Studio
The Shamim Polymer Factory, situated in Omid Alborz Industrial Town, covers a 3,850 square meter plot with a 2,200 square meter building featuring two unconventional forms. The design reflects the factory’s purpose while promoting ecosystem restoration through optimized polymer materials.
This project emphasizes space revitalization and incorporates input from factory workers regarding their needs. Elements like raw iron sheets for walls and ceilings add character and weave narratives into the space.
The factory features an open design with a decorative row of chickens and roosters atop a one-meter block wall, symbolizing a living sky. An employee’s suggestion for a free chicken coop highlights our commitment to participation and addressing employee needs, fostering a sense of ownership.
We used local materials for some walls to honor history and support regional prosperity, incorporating elements from nearby factories. The unique stacking of cement blocks reflects the project’s staff.
The asymmetrical parallelogram shape breaks from traditional layouts, with relaxation areas and transparent green spaces for gatherings. A floating staircase in the southeast corner symbolizes movement and life, while the building’s exterior boasts exposed metal that harmonizes with the landscape.
The eradication of poverty is crucial for sustainable development, as highlighted in Agenda 2030’s 17 sustainable development goals. Our project focuses on goals 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13 by integrating building systems for energy efficiency while ensuring a healthy internal environment.
