Asmari Factory

An industrial complex designed around the everyday life of the people who work there, not only around production.

Asmari Factory office building
Category
Architecture
Status
Built
Location
Ahmadabad-e Mostowfi, Tehran
Year
2021–2024
Area
11,500 m² site · 3,000 m² offices
Role
Design & supervision
Execution
Mr Mohsen Anousheh

Rather than being defined solely as an industrial facility, Asmari Factory is a multifaceted environment that accommodates both production and the everyday life of its workforce.

The design responds to the distinct needs of workers and administrative staff while giving the brand a clear architectural identity. A balance between operations, functional spaces and an engaging outdoor environment shapes the complex.

Office building beside the dark production hall

Design process

From two parallel volumes to a carved office building with a continuous terrace.

  1. Massing diagram: two parallel volumes
    01

    Two parallel volumes

  2. Massing diagram: carving and shifting the office volume
    02

    Carving and shifting the office mass

  3. Continuous terrace diagram
    03

    A continuous terrace

  4. Brise-soleil and envelope diagram
    04

    Envelope and sun shading

Entrance stair and palm garden
Stairs and planting at the entrance

Drawings

  • Asmari Factory site plan
    01 Site plan
  • Ground floor plan
    02 Ground floor
  • First floor isometric
    03 First floor isometric
  • Second floor isometric
    04 Second floor isometric
  • Office building section
    05 Section

Construction

  1. 01

    Foundations

    Foundations from above
    Columns and footings
    Reinforcement before the pour
  2. 02

    Structure

    Steel frame of the production hall
    Roof trusses
    Office building under construction
  3. 03

    Envelope

    Envelope going up
    Facade under scaffolding
    Hall facade and new planting
Central skylight and red stair
Central skylight.