Labiran

  • Project: Labiran
  • Principle Architects: Mina Saadatfard, Ali Arzaghi
  • Design Team: Parham Ostovar, Ahmadreza Amiri, Farnaz Haghi
  • Visualization Team: Sobhan Zahraei, Atena Mohit Kermani, Hamid Peiro
  • Client: Labiran Co.
  • Year: 2019-2021
  • Area:400 sqm
  • Location: Shiraz, Iran
  • Status: Completed
  • Photo: Arash Akhtaran

The original concept was to transform the enclosed traditional workflow of the firm into a more transparent and adaptable service. Integrating two neighboring plots’ spaces through eliminating border walls and design one cohesive interior space and a connected façade.

Eliminating the interior non-structural walls and re-arrange the space organization so that the print machines are multiplied and upgraded, an interconnected reception lounge and showroom for clients is incorporated, design and packaging unit is expanded and the old kitchenette is replaced with a colorful vibrant staff bar. Managing office and meeting room are placed in-between two plots as connecting and supervising buffers.

Due to the structural limits, the old work spaces lacked proper natural light, view and ventilation, therefore the structural frames were reinforced so that large openings could be incorporated in the exterior façade; two green balconies are subtracted from the old volume which provide air and light for design and packaging unit, and new reception lounge and showroom which are located in the new extension plot benefit from natural light penetrating through a vast curtain wall.

The showroom is located on the upper floor of the new extension plot connected to the reception lounge through a new exposed staircase. The curtain wall screen separating the space form the exterior yard is facing south-west which is not a favorable radiation in the region. Besides the need for radiation control, our main concept for this part of the façade was to be able to see through but not be seen which creates an ambiguous perception for the observer. So as to achieve such an objective, we designed a double-façade composed of 230 locally-manufactured GFRC cuboid panels produced in three different modules. Panels’ specific configuration help to control the radiation while creating an ever-changing play of light and shadow.

Labiran