In 2008, Hangzhou Boiler Factory, a prominent industrial cluster in the city's northern region, relocated from its original site to Dingqiao, which was then a suburb. As a result of rapid urbanization, the once-farmlands and industrial zones in Dingqiao gradually gave way to residential areas. Since 2015, the Hangzhou Boiler Factory in Dingqiao and the surrounding 215,000㎡ area have embarked on three phases of new development plans. The objective is to establish a modern industrial community that integrates industrial offices, residential areas, and recreational facilities, achieving a spatial and industrial evolution.

The design incorporates two strategies to optimize land utilization: firstly, by integrating commercial formats and essential supporting facilities within the existing factory buildings, maximizing land value and benefiting the surrounding area; and secondly, by diversifying functions, such as cafeteria, bookstore and cultural programs, and connecting public spaces with enchanting gardens, thus enhancing the vitality and inclusiveness of the community.

The Phase 1 office park features an intertwining of building clusters and gardens. The ground circulation system separates vehicles and pedestrians. It offers diverse mobility experiences with 15m-wide urban roads, 4m-wide internal roads, and 2m-wide landscape footpaths. Additionally, the park incorporates covered corridors and canopies to provide shaded areas where people can pause and relax.

The Phase 2 factory renovation preserves an industrial reminiscence by retaining the existing steel structure and column-span. A new functional layout features a 20,000㎡ Sam's Club, a 30,000㎡ shopping center, and a 27,000㎡ parking garage. The original steel covering is transformed into a striking reddish-brown metal roof with a zigzag skylight system that utilizes a 12m module. The folding effect on the façade generates a rhythmic interplay of empty and full spaces, breaking up the monotony of the street interface.

Formerly a packaging plant and outdoor storage, the Phase 3 site is now an advanced campus for high-tech enterprises' production, research, and development. The design of the building facade combines elements such as glass, aluminum panels, and horizontal grilles, breaking away from the conventional perception of cold and uninviting industrial structures.