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First Machine Tool Factory . Tianjin

- Tianjin, China

Transformation of Tianjin's industrial heritage into a vibrant urban park, integrating technology, culture, and commerce.

Modern building with glass windows and red metal framework on rooftop surrounded by trees.

A modern building with large glass windows and a red metal framework on the rooftop, surrounded by trees.

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First Machine Tool Factory . Tianjin

Revitalizing Industrial Heritage in Tianjin The First Machine Tool Factory in Tianjin, once a pivotal industrial site, is undergoing a transformative urban renewal. The project, led by CM Design, seeks to integrate smart technology, culture, commerce, and tourism within the existing industrial framework. The site spans 260,000 square meters, with 170,000 square meters of building area, and is being reimagined as an urban industrial park. Building 2, formerly the Heat Treatment Workshop, is strategically positioned with views of the Yueya River and a planned public plaza. The two-story brick-concrete structure is being reconstructed to align with the central axis of the factory area, creating a functional hub that connects the east-west landscape with the north-south “Memory Path.” The design employs a raw concrete frame, recycled bricks, and weathering steel, maintaining the site's industrial memory while introducing modern elements. The building's facade features expansive glass, revealing the concrete structure and connecting the interior with the surrounding landscape. A curved cantilevered terrace on the third floor and zigzagging weathering steel staircases enhance the building's vertical circulation. The rooftop, with its twisted and cantilevered form, offers panoramic views and serves as an activity area, seamlessly integrating with the natural landscape.

Design Highlights

Raw concrete frame with recycled bricks and weathering steel facade Two-story commercial space with overhanging colonnade Expansive glass facades for visual connectivity Curved cantilevered terrace and zigzagging staircases Rooftop viewing platform integrated with the landscape

Key Facts

Key Aspect Detail
Location Hedong District, Tianjin
Area 809 m²
Project Period May 2024 – December 2025
Client Tianjin TEDA Rongyu Urban Renewal Construction Development Co., Ltd.
Materials Concrete, Weathering Steel, Sintered Brick, Tempered Glass
The project exemplifies a sustainable approach to industrial heritage renewal, transforming historical structures into vibrant, multifunctional spaces that contribute to the urban fabric of Tianjin.

Technical summary

Updated 4/4/2026

Finishes

  • Facade: Recycled old bricks and rust-colored weathering steel are used on the facade to continue the industrial memory.

Materials

  • Concrete — Main structural frame
  • Weathering Steel — Facade elements and external staircases
  • Glass — Expansive glass on the east and west facades

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: Raw concrete frame structure
  • Facade System: Combination of recycled old bricks and rust-colored weathering steel

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: rust-colored, concrete gray
  • Lighting: Natural lighting through expansive glass facades

Images

Modern building with glass windows and red metal framework on rooftop surrounded by trees.
Modern building with concrete and glass, surrounded by trees and reflected in water.
Aerial view of a city with a river, highways, and a modern building with concrete and rust-colored elements, surrounded by high-rise buildings.
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Building facade with large windows and circular glass extension, featuring concrete and rust-colored elements, with trees and bicycles in the foreground.
Modern building with concrete and weathering steel, surrounded by trees and a gantry crane.
Modern building with concrete and steel design, surrounded by trees and a plaza with people.
Modern building with glass facade and rust-colored staircases, surrounded by trees and people in a plaza.
Modern building with concrete and glass facade, rust-colored steel elements, and external staircase, surrounded by trees.
Modern building with concrete and glass facade, rust-colored steel elements, surrounded by trees and an orange crane.
Modern building with concrete and rust-colored metal, surrounded by trees and grass, with people walking nearby.
Modern building with glass facade and rust-colored metal elements, surrounded by trees and paved area with people.
Aerial view of an urban landscape with residential buildings, greenery, a highway, and modern structures in the foreground.
Aerial view of a modern building with a rooftop terrace, surrounded by trees, with highways and a cityscape in the background.
Modern building with glass facade and rust-colored metal elements, featuring an external staircase and surrounded by trees.
Modern building with concrete and weathering steel, surrounded by trees at sunset.
Modern building with concrete and weathering steel facade, surrounded by trees and people walking on a paved path at sunset.
Covered walkway with red metal railing and concrete columns next to a brick wall, overlooking trees and an orange industrial structure.
Modern building with concrete and glass facade, featuring rust-colored steel elements and trees around.
Building facade with concrete frame and rust-colored steel panels, featuring an external staircase.
Aerial view of an industrial area with factory buildings and greenery, with a cityscape of high-rise buildings in the background.
Modern building with glass windows and concrete framing, trees and grass in the foreground.
Building exterior with rust-colored steel and concrete, featuring a zigzag staircase.
Modern building with concrete and rust-colored metal elements, large glass windows, and trees surrounding it.
Modern building with rust-colored steel facade and concrete structure, featuring an external staircase and seating area, with trees in the foreground.
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Modern building with concrete and weathering steel elements, surrounded by trees, featuring glass windows and an external staircase.
Modern building with rust-colored metal and concrete, external staircase, trees, and people in a paved area.
Modern building with concrete beams, red railings, and a view of trees and urban landscape.
Rust-colored weathering steel staircase with concrete elements and metal railings, surrounded by trees.
Exterior view of a building with rust-colored staircases and concrete structure, surrounded by trees.
Renovated industrial building with brick facade and modern elements, surrounded by trees and tall buildings in the background.
Modern building with concrete columns and glass windows, surrounded by trees and an industrial crane.
Three views of a building model with orange accents and a grid-like facade.
Wooden architectural model of a multi-story building with staircases and platforms.
Wooden architectural model showing a multi-story building framework with columns and beams.
Architectural diagrams showing building structure, floor plans, and circulation paths.
Six architectural diagrams showing the design process for a building project, labeled as Site Analysis, Functional Overlay, Block Generation, Framework System, Three-Dimensional Transportation, and Composite Space.
Site plan with multiple buildings and roads, one building highlighted.
Elevation drawings of a multi-story building with structural details labeled as Elevation A and Elevation B.
Elevation drawings of a building with external staircases, labeled Elevation C and Elevation D.
Floor plan of a building with labeled sections including commercial space, sotto portico, elevator lobby, and evacuation staircase, surrounded by landscape elements.
Second floor architectural plan with labeled sections including commercial space, external corridor, elevator lobby, evacuation staircase, and terrace.
Third floor plan showing commercial space, outdoor platform, elevator lobby, evacuation staircase, and curved terrace.
Fourth floor plan with labeled areas including an outdoor platform, evacuation staircase, and elevator lobby.
Roof floor plan with labeled areas including rooftop plaza, evacuation staircase, elevator lobby, outdoor platform, and circular skylight.
Two architectural section drawings labeled Section 1-1 and Section 2-2, displaying structural details of a building.
A technical architectural section drawing with annotations in English and Chinese, showing construction details.
Architectural drawing showing construction details with annotations in Chinese and English.
A technical architectural section drawing showing construction layers and materials with annotations in both Chinese and English.
A technical architectural section drawing showing construction details and annotations in both English and Chinese.

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