Where is the Bund 18?

Shanghai Happy New District Bund1No.8 2005-08-0 1 Update

The Sun asked me what I like about Shanghai. I will definitely answer the Bund! It's all because of a series of classical buildings standing by the Huangpu River, which are really beautiful. I have also played transformation in recent years, and my appearance is nostalgic. Trendy, blending old and new has become a popular attraction for tourists, and there will be some happy new discoveries every time they arrive. The newly renovated Bund 18 is another recreation area after Bund 3. ..

The Bund 18 (Bund 18) is located at the junction of Zhongshan Dongyi Road and Nanjing East Road, and next door is AIA China Headquarters, which is very recognizable. This historic building was built in 1923. It was originally the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank (website-photo) in China. 1955 After the bank moved, the building changed owners many times, and many units moved in successively, such as Shanghai Household Textiles Import and Export Corporation, Shanghai Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Company, China Wave Shipping Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Aquatic Products Company.

The new style of ancient architecture

Before entering the building, just the exquisite bronze carved door at the door makes people want to take pictures. Looking at the truth, the English name of Standard Chartered Bank, the predecessor of the brand-new house number, is still faintly visible, although it has faded. It is understood that the building was vacant for five years before the renovation. Historical buildings, such as window frames, bronze doors, stone pillars, stone walls, etc. The new owner specially invited experts in the restoration of ancient buildings in Venice, which took two years to build, and the outer wall alone took two months.

When I entered the building, I thought I had entered a building. There are several ancient Greek marble columns in the huge hall, but they are not as eye-catching as the two red glass chandeliers on the ceiling. The chandelier is designed by a famous Italian teacher (website-picture), all-glass material, elegant and fashionable. The signs from the elevator door to the building floor are all red. It is said that the Oriental Pearl Tower (website-photo) on the other side of the building has a red halo at the top every two o'clock in the afternoon, which is reflected in the lobby of the building. The designer noticed this strange sight and decided to use red as the main theme of the interior part of the building.

Residents of famous brand food stores

Like the Bund No.3, which opened early last year, the reconstructed Bund 18 building integrates shopping, dining and entertainment. The first and second floors of this seven-story building are mainly shopping areas, and world-class brands such as Cartier, Dzheniya and Patek Philippe are located in the town. The fifth to seventh floors are restaurants, the Tanwai Building serves Cantonese cuisine, and the French (website-picture) restaurant Sens &; On the Bund, there is also a rouge bar that also plays the red theme. As for the fourth floor, it is the Bund 18 Creative Center. The place is large, the landscape is first-class, and some special exhibitions are held from time to time. Even the famous British designer vivienne westwood will come? Hold a personal exhibition.

But what attracts me most is Sibilla Boutique Cafe, which has only been open for a few months. The whole store is dominated by sea blue. One? They are all blue, because the prominent position of the coffee shop in the lobby adds another eye-catching color to the building.

The coffee shop was opened by Angelo Moratti, the son of the owner of the Italian team "Inter Milan (website-photo)". He brought many classic Italian coffees, desserts and snacks to Shanghai. Among them, digital chocolate is a must-taste, cooked by eric perez, the world's top ten West Point master. Different numbers represent different tastes. * * * There are 20 flavors to choose from, even vanilla and Sichuan (website picture) pepper, although