Defined in collaboration with Arian Pajouhan Pars Consulting Company, this adaptive reuse project transforms 6,000 square meters of the Arak Machine Manufacturing Company (MMC) industrial sheds into a dynamic “Innovation Factory.” To address severe budgetary constraints and planning uncertainties, the architectural strategy prioritized resource efficiency and modularity. The design utilized the factory’s existing metal scrap—specifically shipping containers—to construct enclosed spaces. This approach significantly reduced construction costs and established a circular economy loop through upcycling. The resulting modular system provides a flexible, dynamic structure that allows for future spatial reconfiguration, ensuring the facility can adapt to evolving development needs while maintaining high material resale value.

The spatial organization is anchored by a strong central axis, reinterpreting the Persian central courtyard (Bagh) archetype to foster social interaction within a green, communal setting. The layout strictly zones functions to optimize workflow and acoustic comfort: the entrance houses administrative controls, while the central core features an amphitheater, dining areas, and bi-level office spaces formed by stacked container arrangements. To maintain environmental quality, specialized workshops are isolated at the far end of the shed, effectively segregating noise and industrial byproducts from the collaboration zones. This configuration successfully balances the requirement for distinct collective spaces with the rigorous demands of economic viability and sustainable industrial regeneration.