The existing building, previously used as an archive and storage for two paper manufacturing factories, was utilized for this project. The significant distance of the factories from the east of Isfahan convinced the operators to establish a central accounting and commercial office closer to their residential area within the urban fabric. This would address issues such as long distances and the lack of a unified workspace in the industrial sectors for internal coordination. Initial discussions between the designer and the client focused on creating a shared workspace for two administrative groups with different behavioral characteristics. The client’s primary concern was to create balance and tranquility for these two working groups in one location, assuming that the commercial department is more active and noisier. At the same time, the accounting unit is engaged in computer activities and is quieter—additionally, the internal manager of the complex interacts extensively with both groups. The users' requirements included an isolated meeting room for external visitors, maximum use of natural light, open spaces, and a welcoming environment.
After initial evaluations, the physical program of the design included two major administrative spaces, an internal manager’s office, a meeting room, and service areas. Subsequently, by eliminating excess spaces, an integrated space was created that allowed for the utilization of natural light from the south and north fronts. The organization of spaces maintained visual and physical continuity between the administrative areas and the internal manager’s office. A linear path on the eastern front enabled access to the spaces and the entrance area. By placing the internal manager’s office at the center, user access to the administrative spaces and the entrance was facilitated. To shape this space, segmented walls were used, which, with gaps between them, allowed for physical and visual interaction between all units. Inside these segmented walls, semi-transparent glass partitions were installed on rails, which, when closed, provided privacy for the management space as needed. The interaction of the segmented walls with the existing western body created spatial pockets that housed some office furniture and active archives.