Hesam M. Mosharraf - PhD candidate , School of Architecture, University of Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal
Ege Uluca Tüme - Assoc. Prof. Dr,Faculty of Architecture, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, Cyprus

for different reasons, there are many old and historic buildings exist that they are in danger of demolishing .one type of them is industrial buildings, one way of preservation of these buildings is renovation, by renovation in addition to preservation of building the economic demands can be solved. the renovation is very helpful for sustainability goals, old buildings .it can enhance the social awareness and sensitivity old buildings and encourage other owners to choose renovation instead of new constructions. In this project, the definitions, problem, and the importance of this issue were explained and the items that are necessary to consider in these renovations are mentioned. At the end, the renovation and interpretation of an old factory is presented that done with attention to literature and ICOMOS charters