Jinyu Xingfa Science Park by HPP Architects + BIAD: Transforming Industrial Heritage into a Cutting-Edge Research Campus

Located in Huairou Science City, Beijing, the Jinyu Xingfa Science Park is a remarkable example of sustainable industrial revitalization. Designed by HPP Architects in collaboration with BIAD, the project transforms a former cement factory into a dynamic hub for international research and development. Spanning approximately 36 hectares and preserving 54 historic buildings, this multifunctional science park seamlessly blends heritage with innovation.

Adaptive Reuse & Architectural Transformation

The design carefully revitalizes the original industrial structures, integrating new constructions to create the Beijing Institute for Mathematical Sciences. The park now houses state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and residential units for researchers and students, while maintaining the site’s unique industrial character.

Tailor-made solutions were implemented for each building: the conical tent warehouse became a multifunctional exhibition hall, the limestone homogenization silo transformed into a large laboratory, the belt corridor and storage building turned into a teaching facility, and the cement bagging platform was converted into a scientific archive museum.

Functional Integration & Sustainable Design

The park’s layout highlights the freight railway running north to south, repurposed as a cultural and landscape spine connecting multiple zones, including the Yanqi Lake Institute of Applied Mathematics, management areas, research institutes, expert studios, and office incubators.

Incorporating residential, leisure, and community facilities within the historic silo structures presented one of the most challenging aspects of the project. Now, the park includes lounges, convenience shops, restaurants, conference areas, and recreational facilities, offering a vibrant environment for daily life.

Facilities for Learning, Research, and Recreation

Key new facilities include a library with a stepped design, linking three levels to create diverse activity platforms, a large lecture hall following the mountain’s natural contours, a gymnasium for researchers, a mathematician’s studio, an exhibition hall, and a staff cafeteria. These additions foster collaboration, learning, and social interaction within a sustainable, nature-oriented setting.

Preserving Industrial Legacy with Modern Innovation

The Jinyu Xingfa Science Park embodies the principles of maximum preservation, adaptive reuse, and cultural storytelling. By transforming a once rugged, inaccessible industrial site into a modern, multifunctional science park, it offers a thriving ecosystem for living, working, and learning while honoring its industrial heritage.

All Photographs are works of AST Studio