I visited 1933 building in Shanghai on the 16th of June, which was my birthday, and took photographs with my Canon 1000D camera.
Set in Hongkou district in Shanghai, 1933 was designed originally by British architects, and built in 1933 by famous Chinese developers. The 1933 building had a variety of functions during its history, from abattoir to medicine factory.It is now undergoing extensive restoration – and through this, a major Shanghai landmark is being created. The central building marries classic architecture and Art Deco styling with beautiful geometric motifs. A complex system of sculpted concrete ramps, flyovers, flowering columns and spiral staircases form dramatic spaces for creative-driven tenants and events, leading to the grand centrepiece: a theatre-in-the-round with a polished glass stage and expansive rooftop terraces.
The unique complex, which is set to become operational in March 2008, will be a cosmopolitan collection of cutting-edge design and creative offices, creative retail, restaurants, bars and clubs, artist’s guilds, galleries, culture, arts and educational institutions across four heritage-listed buildings.
Wow, it looks like such a beautiful building, odd to think that it was used for such dark and boring purposes. I imagine Shanghai in the early 20th century to be so full of life and parties and vibrancy.
回复删除In another perspective,you can say that,an architecture in such a dark purpose can be built into such a amazing shape,isn't it a good thing?
回复删除Yes,Shanghai in the 1930s is full of social life and vibrancy,only in that period of time can give birth to such kind of amazing architecture.
Yes, you're right. There's no reason that such places shouldn't be architecturally beautiful- in fact, it would make a lot of people's working environment a lot more pleasant!
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