The Iran Tablo Factory project involves the expansion and design of assembly lines, warehouses, administrative spaces, and service areas for one of the oldest manufacturers of industrial electrical panels in the country, with a history spanning over 50 years. Our design strategy is based on creating a comprehensive plan that integrates the concept of value engineering with efficient architecture, along with a focus on spatial harmony and visual unity.

The client’s request included the design of new administrative, production, and entrance gate buildings, as well as the renovation of the existing administrative structure, all located on a 17,000-square-meter plot in Nazarabad, Karaj. Based on our site studies, we combined the administrative and warehouse buildings next to the production hall, which preserved a significant portion of the land for green spaces and recreational areas for employees.

According to this functional layout, the production hall is positioned in the southern part of the site, while the warehouse building is designed as a long rectangle in the north. The first floor of the warehouse is dedicated to the manufacturing and assembly of electrical drawers, while the second floor houses administrative offices.

The building facades are designed in accordance with their functions and the industrial nature of the factory. For the production hall, we opted for a simple, conventional facade made of sandwich panels, while for the administrative building, the sandwich panels continue in the warehouse section. Louvered elements were added to the administrative floor to control excess sunlight. These louvers are inspired by the factory’s own products and are planned to be manufactured on-site, symbolizing the factory building itself.

Another key strategy is to minimize energy consumption, which is critical in such an energy-intensive sector. This objective is achieved through systems such as the louvers, natural ventilation, Trombe walls, engineered natural lighting, and solar panels for electricity generation.

In the interior design, natural elements such as light and plants have been incorporated, symbolizing the presence of nature within the harsh industrial environment, softening the spatial and visual quality of the project.

Additionally, the design of the administrative section emphasizes unity, dynamism, and flow, starting from the main lobby of the factory and extending through the office spaces, ultimately connecting back to the main facade via rooftop access stairs. The careful design and organization of the spaces and the strategic placement of each service, technical, and managerial section significantly enhance the efficiency of the factory’s administrative department. Furthermore, spaces for employee rest and collective discussions have been included.

In summary, our goal for this project is to create a strong connection between all parts of the factory, with a human-centered and nature-oriented approach. This will result in improved spatial quality, enhanced visual aesthetics, reduced construction and maintenance costs, and ultimately, increased comfort for the workforce.