tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989779602103737857.post9100948654231154263..comments2024-03-26T01:26:01.819+11:00Comments on Art Deco Buildings: Okura Garden Hotel, ShanghaiDavid Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08559022801796129763noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989779602103737857.post-79053817381520362352014-04-06T17:33:13.298+10:002014-04-06T17:33:13.298+10:00Thanks Helen,
Architecturally, Shanghai is an amaz...Thanks Helen,<br />Architecturally, Shanghai is an amazing city. Although disappearing there are still some traditional Shanghai Shikumen residential blocks. Then there are the 19th & 20th century buildings from the time of the international settlements and now there is the ultra-modern skyscrapers of Pudong across the Huangpu River.David Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559022801796129763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989779602103737857.post-91461806684393010982014-04-06T16:49:47.187+10:002014-04-06T16:49:47.187+10:00I became very interested in Deco architecture in S...I became very interested in Deco architecture in Shanghai when a friend started taking inter-war walking tours of his old home town. Now I have cited your posts in a review of Veysseyre's work that will appear this coming Tuesday. <br /><br />Thanks for the link. I hope people look at your photos of Okura Garden Hotel and the other Shanghai sites.<br />Hels<br />http://melbourneblogger.blogspot.com.au/Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989779602103737857.post-39429447950069476192013-09-11T08:54:23.462+10:002013-09-11T08:54:23.462+10:00Thanks Randy. I think some of the hotels look the...Thanks Randy. I think some of the hotels look the best. The Peace Hotel and Grosvenor House are the immediate examples I can bring to mind.David Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559022801796129763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989779602103737857.post-86633765340918050082013-09-11T07:36:10.653+10:002013-09-11T07:36:10.653+10:00Great photos, David. One of relatively few Art De...Great photos, David. One of relatively few Art Deco spots in Shanghai that's in really good condition. decopixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029584382411314451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989779602103737857.post-3761801794568120292013-09-10T22:01:10.516+10:002013-09-10T22:01:10.516+10:00Agreed. Simply amazing condition! Thanks!Agreed. Simply amazing condition! Thanks!teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989779602103737857.post-70850622106446655272013-09-10T14:46:10.825+10:002013-09-10T14:46:10.825+10:00It was in great condition. If it is all original t...It was in great condition. If it is all original then it is a marvel and if it has been restored then it is fabulous.David Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559022801796129763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989779602103737857.post-2882224867911487162013-09-10T12:02:52.080+10:002013-09-10T12:02:52.080+10:00It appears to be in near perfect condition. What a...It appears to be in near perfect condition. What a wonder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com