Design is a small percentage of the total investment in a facility. But this is where every major decision is made — about logistics, structure, efficiency and operating costs for the next 20–30 years.
Industrial Architecture Design
Good industrial architecture reduces costs. Poor design creates them.
Every architectural decision in an industrial facility has a price: in logistics, energy consumption, process speed, and working conditions. If a building is designed to meet a regulation rather than a real production scenario, it will work against you from the first day of operation. And one more thing: well-considered industrial architecture builds the investor's brand and raises the asset's investment value.
What goes into an industrial facility project
01
Logistics and production flows
The layout of workshops, warehouses and loading zones is built around the real movement of goods and people. Shorter routes mean faster processes.
02
BIM — a digital twin of the facility
We design in a BIM environment: all systems — ventilation, electrical, water supply, smoke extraction — are coordinated before construction begins, not on site.
03
Scalability without stopping production
The facility is designed with future expansion in mind. How to add new capacity without halting production is planned into the project from the very start.
04
Sustainability and energy efficiency
Energy-efficient façades, durable materials and green roofs reduce operating costs and raise the facility's investment appeal in the market.
05
Hybrid facilities and integrated functions
Production, offices, training and exhibition areas in one building. This format increases functionality and makes the facility more attractive to partners and investors.
06
Author supervision — from project to handover
Our specialists monitor the build and verify compliance with the approved project at every stage. The facility is built exactly as it was designed.
Let's discuss your facility and production scenario
An industrial facility is a long-term asset. Decisions made at the design stage determine its efficiency for the next 20–30 years. Adapting a finished building to a changed production process is expensive — and often impossible without halting operations.
At the first meeting we go through the specifics: production type, logistics, structural loads, regulatory requirements, planned expansion. We speak in the language of numbers and production scenarios — so the architectural solution works for your business rather than constraining it.
We’re ready to hold a meeting online or on site, at a time that suits you. A substantive conversation about your facility and how architecture can work for production efficiency.
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About Us
Egor Evlannikov
Partner LH47 ARCH
Anton Pischikov
Partner LH47 ARCH
Nikita Grin
Partner LH47 ARCH
About LH47 ARCH
International expertise and scale
Founded in 2015 in Chișinău. Today LH47 ARCH is an international firm of more than 100 architects, engineers, and designers with offices in Moldova, Romania, Georgia, and Russia. This scale gives you working knowledge of local codes, contractors, and materials in the country of your project.
Technology as a guarantee of results
We design in a BIM environment with 3D modeling and VR visualization. You walk through the volume of your future space before construction begins, and digital precision eliminates engineering errors that would otherwise be resolved on site at your expense.
Full-cycle architecture
We take on the entire workload — from the first idea to author supervision on site and the handover of keys. No need to assemble or coordinate a team of contractors yourself. Our task is to create an object that serves your business goals or provides comfort for decades.
FAQ
What does the design process for an industrial facility include?
The design process includes planning logistics and production flows, BIM modeling of engineering systems, energy efficiency calculations, scalability without halting production, and construction supervision. Every decision affects the facility's efficiency for the next 20–30 years.
Why does industrial architecture affect operating costs?
The placement of workshops, warehouses, and loading areas determines the length of routes for goods and people - which directly affects the speed and cost of production processes. A building designed only to meet code requirements, without accounting for the real production scenario, creates ongoing operational costs.
What is BIM design and why does an industrial facility need it?
BIM is a digital model of the facility where all engineering systems - ventilation, electrical, water supply, smoke extraction - are coordinated before construction begins. This eliminates system conflicts on site and reduces the risk of costly rework during construction.
Can an industrial facility be expanded without stopping production?
Yes, if scalability is built into the design from the start. The construction sequencing and the logic for connecting new capacity are planned in advance - allowing the facility to grow without interrupting ongoing processes.
How does the energy efficiency of an industrial building affect its investment appeal?
Energy-efficient façades, sustainable materials, and green roofs reduce the facility's operating costs. This directly increases its market value and appeal to investors or buyers of the asset.
What is a hybrid industrial facility?
It's a facility that combines production with office, educational, or exhibition areas within the same building. This format expands the facility's functionality and makes it more attractive to partners and investors compared to a purely production-focused building.
What does construction supervision involve for an industrial facility?
Construction supervision means monitoring the site's compliance with the approved design at every stage. The firm's specialists identify deviations and ensure the facility is built exactly as designed - without unauthorized changes on site.
How much does it cost to modify an industrial facility after construction if the production process changes?
Modifying a finished building for a new production process is almost always more expensive than building in scalability at the design stage — and sometimes impossible without fully halting operations. That's why logistics and expansion potential are planned in advance, starting from the first meeting with the architect.
What is discussed at the first meeting for an industrial project?
The first meeting covers the type of production, logistics, loads, regulatory requirements, and expansion plans for the facility. The conversation is framed around concrete figures and production scenarios - so the architectural solution works for the business rather than creating limitations.
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