The Bund architectural complex contains a variety of architectural styles from different periods around the world. There are neoclassical, Renaissance, Baroque, modern and so on. It has great compatibility, so most buildings on the Bund are in eclectic style. Eclecticism is the juxtaposition of architectural vocabularies from various periods in history in one building. This style became popular in the West at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Most of the buildings on the Bund were finalized at the beginning of this century and were strongly influenced by this style, so they are known as the "Architecture Expo of All Nations". First, the historical background of the old buildings and landmark buildings around the Bund will be introduced as follows: 1. Overview There are mainly 9 old buildings around the Bund, which were approved by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government as municipal cultural relics protection units in 1989. They are the original Asia Building, Shanghai General Association, HSBC Bank, Jianghai Customs, Huizhong Hotel, Sassoon Building, Bank of China, Chaho Bank, Credit Agricole Bank. ? In addition to the Bund International Architecture Expo, there are many Shanghai landmark buildings, such as No. 18 on the Bund, Jin Mao Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Xintiandi, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai Library, Shanghai International Exhibition Center, Plaza 66, Oriental Art Center, Shanghai Grand Theater, Shanghai Drama Center, Paramount Ballroom, Shanghai International Convention Center, Shanghai New Jinjiang Hotel, Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai 80,000 Stadium), Pudong International Airport, M50 (No. 50, Moganshan Road), Park97, etc., here are the highlights. 2. Historical background of old buildings and landmark buildings around the Bund 1. No. 18 on the Bund? No. 18 was formerly the Standard Chartered Bank. This 1,500-square-meter building is built near the water and is a mixture of classicism, neoclassicism, baroque and hybrid. ism style. Even 80 years later, No. 18’s simple lines and elegant appearance still exude the pride of that era. In November 2004, Bund 18 opened and became a new cultural and fashionable landmark. The operator positioned himself as a creative space called "Bund18 Creative". After re-planning, No. 18 on the Bund has not only attracted many high-end consumer goods, but also has world-class brands and high-end restaurants such as Cartier and Ermenegildo Zegna. It also often holds many exhibitions, fashion shows, or forums. ? 2. Dongfeng Hotel (formerly Shanghai Club)? Shanghai Club (Shanshai? C1ub) is also translated as Shanghai Club, also known as the British Club and the Royal Club. When it was first built in the first year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1862), it was a British classical building with a three-story brick and wood structure and the outer walls were inlaid with red bricks. In the first year of Xuantong of the Qing Dynasty (1909), a new building was renovated on the original site. For the first time, cement-based cementitious materials were used, breaking the uniform brick-wood structure of the Bund buildings at that time. The new building is compatible with architectural styles of different periods. Its horizontal lines are properly handled, especially the horizontal lines, which give people a sense of balance, symmetry, and harmony. The main axis of the ground floor is the main entrance, forming a symmetrical pattern on both sides. There are 6 Ionic columns running through the 2nd and 3rd floors. An elegant Baroque tower is built at the north and south ends of the top floor, which becomes the building. special mark. ? The equipment in the new building is exquisite. The basement is a bocce ball court, and there is a 34-meter-long bar on the ground floor, which was the longest bar in the Far East at the time (now demolished). There is a large banquet hall in the building that can accommodate more than 2,000 people. There is not a single pillar in the 300-square-meter hall, which was very advanced at the time. After 1956, it was established as the International Seamen's Club. ? 3. Customs Building (formerly Jiang Customs) ? This building was rebuilt for the third time in December 16th year of the Republic of China. It is a steel frame structure. The facade shows traces of modernism. The front facade of the building is entirely made of granite. The entrance is a Greek Doric columned porch. The lintel is supported by four huge Roman granite columns with a square top. It is both a building and a building. The load-bearing parts also give people a solemn feeling. There are 6 sliding doors in front of the giant pillar, and 4 window walls at the upper end up to the 6th floor. There are windows on each floor in the middle, and the windows are connected by a light aluminum plate with patterns. Both the ground floor and the sixth floor have wide eaves with stone carvings, and a 4-story square bell tower is built on the top. The bell was the largest in Asia at the time. The whole building embodies the combination of Greek classical style and modern architecture. Eclectic architectural style. The building has 12 elevators. ? 4. Peace Hotel Peace Hotel consists of the main building, the south building and the north building. The main building was originally named Chinachem Hotel, the south building was the original Huizhong Hotel, and the north building was the original Sassoon Building.
The Chinachem Hotel was built in 1929. It is a Chicago School Gothic building with a height of 77 meters and a maximum of 12 floors. The exterior walls are made of granite stones, and you enter through the revolving hall door. The lobby floor is paved with milky white Italian marble, and the top bronze engraved chandelier is luxurious and elegant. It has the reputation of "the first floor in the Far East". After liberation, the hotel reopened in 1956 and was named Peace Hotel. In recent years, the Peace Hotel has renovated its guest rooms, restaurants, etc., but the architectural style still maintains the appearance of the year. The entire building integrates modernity and tradition, trendy and retro. Huizhong Hotel was invested and built by the British businessman Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotel Co., Ltd. in the 32nd year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1906). The building is generally a Renaissance-style building, strictly symmetrical, with white brick exterior walls, and red bricks on each floor to outline the waistline. The building decorations mostly adopt the Baroque style. For example, the designs of doors and windows are varied, including round ones. There are arc arches and flat arches. The roof originally had a garden, and there was a large Baroque-style pavilion at each end of the building. The fire in the 3rd year of the Republic of China destroyed the roof decoration and changed it into a platform. At that time, Huizhong Hotel was the tallest building in Shanghai, and the elevator facilities were the first in Shanghai. The hotel has 120 guest rooms. There is a hall on the ground floor that can accommodate 300 people for dining at the same time. If necessary, the dining tables can be removed to accommodate gatherings of more than a thousand people. After the success of the Revolution of 1911, people from all walks of life in Shanghai sat here to welcome Mr. Sun Yat-sen to return to China and take office as the interim president. ? The Sassoon Building was built in the 18th year of the Republic of China. Steel frame structure, 10 floors (some 13 floors), the building is magnificent and majestic and belongs to the early modern style. The exterior of the building is treated with vertical lines, which is simple and clear. Except for the ninth floor and the top floor, which are made of Taishan stone tiles, the exterior walls are all made of granite. It is the first building built with granite on the Bund. The waistline and eaves are decorated with pattern carvings. The east facade of the building is equipped with a pyramid-like 19-meter-high square cone-shaped copper roof, which not only increases the height of the building, but also enhances the aesthetic effect. ? The building is exquisitely decorated, and the luxurious guest rooms are decorated in Chinese, British, French, Italian, German, American, Indian, Japanese, Spanish and other styles. ? 5. Bank of China (Bank of China Building)? The original site was the German Federation. It was demolished in the 25th year of the Republic of China and the Bank of China Building was built. The building is a steel frame structure with 17 floors (2 floors underground). It was jointly designed by British merchants and foreign companies and Chinese designer Lu Qian. The facade is in the early modernist style, with vertical lines outlining the outline of the building. , and blended into traditional Chinese architectural style. The exterior walls are made of domestic granite, the roof is made of gentle square diamond-pointed green glazed tiles, the eaves are decorated with stone bucket arches, the railing patterns and window panes are also decorated with traditional decorations, and there are hollow "longevity-shaped" patterns on both sides of each floor. The top of the door is decorated with a stone sculpture of Confucius traveling around the world (now destroyed). There are 9 stone steps outside the door, and there are 2 doors decorated with copper patterns. There are sculptures of Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea on both sides of the ceiling of the hall (now destroyed). The building is well-equipped. There is an advanced safe underground. There are 14 elevators in the building, as well as a set of clocks to ensure accurate and consistent timekeeping. 6. The British Consulate? The original British Consular Office building was destroyed by fire in the 9th year of Tongzhi. The current building is in the 10th year of Tongzhi. It was rebuilt within a year. It has become the earliest and well-preserved building in the Bund building complex. It is a typical British Renaissance architectural style building. Renaissance architecture emphasizes neatness, unity and order in the outline of the building. Rational. Forming a harmonious, well-proportioned, clear and simple style. The horizontal lines of the British Consulate give people a prominent impression. The horizontal thick eaves and horizontal waistline make the whole building appear balanced, well-proportioned, dignified and thick. 7. Oriental Art Center Shanghai Oriental Art Center was designed by the famous French architect Paul André. The entire building uses a metal laminated glass curtain wall, and the interior walls are decorated with special light yellow, ocher, brown, and gray ceramic pendants? As a post-modern building. A masterpiece of concept, the entire design reflects the most avant-garde and cultural style in the world today - returning to nature. Appreciating music and art in such an environment is a truly edifying enjoyment. "A place for the release of elegant art", Oriental Art Center has attracted many fashionable people. ?8. ?Xintiandi? , endow it with commercial operation functions, and transform this old house that reflects the history and culture of Shanghai into a fashion, leisure, cultural and entertainment center integrating international-level dining, shopping, performing arts and other functions.
The exterior of Xintiandi’s Shikumen complex retains the original brick walls and roof tiles, while the interior of each building is tailor-made according to the lifestyle, rhythm of life, and emotional world of modern urbanites, all reflecting modern leisure life. atmosphere. Walking around Xintiandi feels like stepping back in time, like being in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s, but stepping inside each building is very modern. 9. Shanghai Drama Center Although watching dramas is still a very niche hobby, the Shanghai Drama Center has continuously introduced foreign original plays and produced excellent contemporary dramas, and the center has cultivated Shanghai's drama performance market. Nowadays, the drama performances on Anfu Road are a unique scenery in Shanghai. Going to Anfu Road to watch dramas has become a fashionable culture, a way of life, and even a habit among contemporary Shanghai youth. ? 10. Shanghai Art Museum was once the horse racing club of the old Shanghai Shili Yangchang. The expansion project of the new museum completely retained the original neoclassical appearance of this British-style building and transformed it according to the functional requirements of the art museum. . The interior design inherits the traditional European language and emphasizes the bright modern atmosphere. In the museum, you can look up at the solemn beams and columns, then go up the spacious stairs, touch the bronze horse heads from the 1930s, and browse the exquisite works of artists. You will definitely appreciate the historical changes of old and new Shanghai and feel fascinating. cultural charm. As an important business card of Shanghai culture, the Shanghai Art Museum also hosts fashion events and provides an important stage for various avant-garde experimental arts. 11. Paramount Ballroom The appearance of Paramount adopts the modern and avant-garde ArtDeco architectural style of the United States. It was a trendy building in China and even the world in the 1930s. It was popular all over Shanghai and was also the main social gathering place for Shanghai's ladies and gentlemen. ?After entering the 21st century, Paramount, which has gone through more than 70 years of ups and downs, has undergone restorative reconstruction. It has not only restored its former graceful style, but also incorporated more modern fashion elements, attracting nostalgic or fashionable people. Come here, a trend of fashion and leisure intertwined with retro and modern has been set off in Shanghai. It can be said that "the elegance is restored, still better than before". ? 12. Jinmao Tower. Known as the tallest building in China, Shanghai Jinmao Tower is located in the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, across the river from the famous Bund Scenic Area. ? Jin Mao Tower was designed by SOM Architectural Firm in Chicago, USA. It combines the culmination of five thousand years of pagoda architecture in China and integrates new architectural technologies from the contemporary world. The construction period lasted five years. ? The height of Jinmao Tower is 402.5 meters. It is currently the third tallest building in the world and the tallest building in China. It has a total construction area of ??290,000 square meters, an area of ??23,000 square meters, 88 floors above ground and 3 floors underground. The total investment is US$540 million. , which is 1.5 times the total cost of Yangpu Bridge, Nanpu Bridge and Oriental Pearl Tower. ? The Jin Mao Tower’s sightseeing floor is 340 meters high and covers an area of ??1,400 square meters. It is currently the highest and largest sightseeing floor in China. Standing on the railing on the sightseeing floor, you can have a panoramic view of the cityscape of Shanghai and the spectacular scenery of the Yangtze River Estuary. ? 13. Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower ?The Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower is located at the tip of Lujiazui in Pudong on the bank of the Huangpu River, facing the International Architecture Expo on the Bund across the river. With a height of 468 meters, the tower is the tallest in Asia and the third tallest in the world. Together with the Nanpu Bridge and Yangpu Bridge on the left and right sides, it forms a double dragon playing with a pearl and becomes a symbol of Shanghai's reform and opening up. The designers of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower fancifully connected eleven spheres of different sizes and staggered heights from the blue sky to the lush green grass. The two huge spheres are like two rubies, sparkling and dazzling, and are in harmony with the base of the tower. The two earth spheres in the world-class Shanghai International Convention Center (the main venue of the 1999 Fortune Forum Shanghai Annual Conference) form a magnificent landscape full of poetic and picturesque scenery of "big beads and small beads falling on a jade plate". The towering space capsule is built at 350 meters. It has an observation floor, a conference hall and a cafe. It is elegant, luxurious and unique. The sky hotel is located in five small balls and has 20 guest rooms. The environment is comfortable and unique. The shopping mall of Oriental Pearl Wanbang Department Store Co., Ltd. covers an area of ??18,000 square meters and sells clothing, arts and crafts, gold and silver jewelry, leather goods, food, etc., allowing tourists to enjoy shopping and food while watching. ? 14. Shanghai Exhibition Center The main building of Shanghai Exhibition Center (Group) Co., Ltd. was completed in March 1955. It is the earliest exhibition venue built in Shanghai after the founding of New China. Over the past 40 years, many major political and foreign affairs events have been held here, three generations of party leaders and dozens of foreign heads of state and government have been received here, and hundreds of domestic and foreign exhibitions have been organized and held.
It has now become the city's main conference center and famous exhibition venue, and is one of the windows for external exchanges. ?In 2001, the main building of the Shanghai Exhibition Center underwent a comprehensive overhaul. After the renovation, the architectural style is more charming, the environment is more beautiful, the exhibition hall area is larger, the functions are more complete, and the equipment and facilities are safer and more reliable. ?The southern part of the Shanghai Exhibition Center consists of the preface hall, the central hall, the East Hall 1, the West Hall 1 and the West Hall 2. The exhibition area is composed of the Friendship Hall and the renovated East Hall 2 in the north. The two areas are independent of each other and mutually exclusive. Contact, forming a functional pattern of south exhibition and north meeting, capable of separation and integration. 15. Shanghai Library Shanghai Library Shanghai Institute of Science, Technology and Information is a large comprehensive research-oriented public library and the first provincial and municipal library and information consortium in the country. In October 1995, the Shanghai Library and the Shanghai Institute of Science and Technology Information merged. In December 1996, the new Shanghai Library and the Shanghai Institute of Science and Technology Information were completed and partially opened to the public. The new museum is located at No. 1555 Huaihai Middle Road, with a construction area of ??83,000 square meters and a green area of ??11,000 square meters. The entire building symbolizes the solid foundation of historical and cultural accumulation and the continuous climbing of the peak of human knowledge. 16. Shanghai International Exhibition Center The Shanghai International Exhibition Center is located in the Shanghai Hongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, the earliest economic and technological development zone in Shanghai. Since its birth in 1992, it has injected new ideas into Shanghai's exhibition industry. With its vitality, it has become the starting point for many brand exhibitions in Shanghai and promoted the development of Shanghai's exhibition industry. ? 17. Shanghai Museum The Shanghai Museum is a large museum of ancient Chinese art, with a collection of 120,000 precious cultural relics, especially bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, and paintings. The rich collection and exquisite quality enjoy a high reputation at home and abroad. The Shanghai Museum was founded in 1952 at the old Jockey Club at No. 325 Nanjing West Road, where it began its development. In October 1959, it moved into the old Zhonghui Building at No. 16 Henan South Road. During this period, the Shanghai Municipal Government made a decision to allocate a prime piece of land in the People's Square in the city center to build a new Shanghai Museum building. 18. Shanghai International Convention Center? The Shanghai International Convention Center is located next to the Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower in Lujiazui, Pudong. It was completed in August 1999. Looking across the river from the Bund to the International Convention Center, one can see the milky white outer walls gently holding up two huge spheres. The big ball has a diameter of 50 meters and a height of 51 meters; the small ball has a diameter of 50 meters but is only 38 meters high. One large ball and one small one complement each other. The transparent glass on the sphere assembles a world map graphic, which means "Shanghai goes to the world". Above > The Shanghai International Convention Center has a total exterior wall area of ??25,860 square meters. It uses exterior wall materials such as microcrystalline screen walls, granite curtain walls, metal aluminum plate curtain walls, and broken glass curtain walls, making it look dignified and elegant. The 25 stone pillar caps, each weighing about 8 tons, installed on the outer wall highlight the majesty of the building. 19. Shanghai Grand Theater The Shanghai Grand Theater is located in the People's Square in the city center, bordering People's Avenue to the south, Huangpi North Road to the west, and Municipal Building to the east. It covers an area of ??about 2.1 hectares, with unique architectural style and beautiful shape. It has become another landmark building in Shanghai, making People's Square a veritable political and cultural center of Shanghai. ?The Shanghai Grand Theater was designed by the French Charpentier Architectural Design Company. It has a total construction area of ??62,803 square meters and a total height of ?40 meters. It is divided into 2 underground floors, 6 floors on the ground, 2 floors on the top, and a total of 10 floors. Its architectural style is novel and unique, integrating the cultural charm of the East and the West. The white curved vault and the light-sensitive glass curtain wall are organically combined. Under the light, it looks like a crystal palace. ?20. Shanghai New Jinjiang Hotel Shanghai New Jinjiang Hotel is located in the center of Shanghai, adjacent to the bustling commercial street-Huaihai Road. It has majestic architecture, complete facilities and excellent services. It is a modern five-star business hotel. The hotel has been awarded the "Five-Star Diamond Award" by the American Association for Quality Service Science, and has passed ISO14001 environmental management system certification. ?The hotel has 648 guest rooms (suites) of various types including Chinese and Western-style presidential suites and luxurious executive suites. The guest rooms are fully equipped and equipped with broadband and wireless Internet facilities, allowing you to enjoy the wonderful world of information in the guest rooms. The hotel has various Chinese and Western restaurants, bars and multi-function halls. Among them, the Blue Sky Revolving Restaurant on the 41st floor is currently the largest revolving restaurant in the Far East, offering Chinese, Western and Japanese buffets. Guests can climb up and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shanghai.
?Since its opening, the hotel has received more than 300 heads of state and government, including the President of the United States, the President of Russia, the President of France, the President of Germany, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, etc., and has undertaken a number of major foreign affairs reception tasks. It is the first foreign affairs event venue in Shanghai , an important place for business tourism. ?The Blue Sky Revolving Restaurant located on the 41st floor of the hotel is the largest revolving restaurant in the Far East and the highest in China. More than 300 heads of state have visited here. The restaurant provides Chinese, Western and Japanese buffets. You can overlook Shanghai from the best angle in the shortest time and taste special dishes. 21. Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai 80,000-person Stadium) Located at the intersection of Metro Line 1 and the Inner Ring Line, the main artery of southwest Shanghai, the Shanghai Stadium is one of the city’s major projects and has received the support of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, Municipal Government and leaders at all levels. With the care and support of dozens of relevant units, thousands of builders worked hard for three years and spent more than one billion yuan, and finally completed the project in September 1997. ?Shanghai Stadium covers an area of ??190,000 square meters, with a construction area of ??nearly 170,000 square meters and a supporting green area of ??77,000 square meters. The entire building is circular with a diameter of 300 meters and a total elevation of more than 70 meters. It is a giant saddle-shaped building. Changhong is a large-scale comprehensive sports facility integrating sports competitions, cultural and sports performances, fitness entertainment, accommodation, business offices and shopping exhibitions. 22. Pudong International Airport Pudong International Airport is located in the coastal area on the south bank of the Yangtze River estuary in Pudong, Shanghai. It covers an area of ??more than 40 square kilometers, about 30 kilometers from the center of Shanghai and about 40 kilometers from Hongqiao Airport