The Wukang Building is located at 1842-1858 Huaihai Middle Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai. Initially constructed in 1924, this building has been home to many celebrities from the cultural and performing arts sectors.
Covering an area of 1,580 square meters, the Wukang Building boasts a total construction area of 9,275 square meters. The building is primarily constructed with reinforced concrete, standing eight stories tall with a total height of over 30 meters. Its exterior design is inspired by the French Renaissance style.
Due to the limited geographical location, the ground floor of the building features an arcade style, with shop windows recessed to create space for pedestrian walkways. Additionally, the exterior walls of the first and second floors are made of cement, mimicking stone walls, which gives the building a底座 style. From the third to the seventh floor, the exterior is adorned with yellow-brown brick cladding.
The eighth floor, which is the top floor, continues to use cement walls that mimic stone, thus presenting the building in three distinct sections. On the third and eighth floors, the designer uses continuous long balconies as three-stage waistlines, enhancing the sense of hierarchy.
To address the issue of lighting in the rooms facing north, the designer specifically created two large internal courtyards on the north side. The building is open all year round, and its historical exterior is available for visits 24/7.
