RRONIFER, Reinforcement Steel Factory

Project idea

RRONIFER Reinforcement Steel Factory- by Armira Morina, Dea Zeneli, Englantina Demaj and Zanë Ahmeti.

University of Prishtina, Kosovo.

The project aims to create a new visual language, where structure and content intertwine to clearly articulate the nature of the activity taking place within. This articulation is materialized through an external envelope—a façade made from the factory’s own steel—presented as a rhythmic cage that wraps around the entire perimeter of the building. This element is not merely an aesthetic gesture but an open statement about identity and transparency: the very product being processed inside becomes like a skin that wraps around the structure, turning the architecture into a living exhibition of the production process.

Project description

RRONIFER factory is not merely a production space; it is a conscious architectural statement about how industry can intertwine with visual identity, with the ethics of transparency, and with a renewed awareness of place and society. It is not just a functional object that meets the needs of reinforced steel production; it is an architecture that clearly represents its own essence through the very material it produces—steel—which is not concealed but openly manifested in the form of a “second skin” that surrounds and defines the building as a symbolic cage. This cage serves as an architectural communication system that honestly and explicitly reveals the internal production process.

Technical information

A contemporary industrial facility designed with a strong architectural identity that merges functionality with expressive form. The most striking feature of the building is its external steel mesh, a rhythmic cage-like structure that wraps around the entire façade. This outer envelope acts as a second skin, symbolizing transparency and reflecting the factory’s core activity—the production of steel. The material used for this skin appears to be either weathered or painted steel in a vibrant orange tone, reinforcing the building’s industrial character while turning the product itself into a defining architectural element.

Rather than concealing the structure, the design proudly exposes it. The steel mesh is more than a decorative layer; it serves as a communicative device, presenting the building’s function openly and honestly. Strategic lighting enhances this expressive façade, creating dramatic visual effects that emphasize the structure’s rhythm and form, particularly at night.

The factory is organized as a compact and efficient rectangular volume, optimized for industrial workflows. The roof features large skylights that allow natural light to penetrate the production space, improving working conditions inside. Surrounding the main facility is a clearly defined layout for circulation, including access roads for trucks, designated loading and unloading zones, and parking areas for staff and visitors. Pedestrian pathways and crosswalks ensure safe movement throughout the site.


The entire site is framed with landscaped green areas, trees, and hedges, which soften the industrial environment and integrate the facility more harmoniously into its surroundings. Overall, the design of the Rroni-Fer factory transforms an industrial facility into an architectural statement—one that celebrates material honesty, spatial clarity, and a bold visual identity rooted in the essence of its production process.

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