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1933 Shanghai is an art deco structure that was built as an abattoir (slaughterhouse) in...1933.
It is architecturally stunning for its use of light. It was designed with western and Chinese influences in mind and actually follows the Chinese feng shui principle. The exterior is designed in Roman basilica (where square represents 'earth' in feng shui) whereas the interior has many more circular designs (to apply the "round universe" aspect of feng shui theory).
Architecturally, the building is known for its umbellate ("flowering") columns, "air bridges" (which were all built at different widths to facilitate passage of certain cattle), an atrium, a cattle walkway (only for use by cattle), spiral (and standard) staircases, and lattice windows.
At the time of construction, 1933 Shanghai was one of only three abattoirs of this size in the world. It is the only one of the three still standing.
It is located in the Hongkou district just north of downtown Shanghai, China.
Not until I enlarged this image to 100% in Photoshop to sharpen it, did I realize these eye catching flowers were plastic! © Mitch Ridder – All Rights Reserved 2012.
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The buildings encircling the Verona Cathedral (Il Duomo) courtyard are as colorful and full of character as you can imagine. Delightful!!!
in the Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris. Many tombs have boxes like this one, and there are frequently flowers blooming in them
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