隐藏的上海老建筑01-小白宫｜Hidden gem architectures in Shanghai｜Little white house скачать в хорошем качестве

隐藏的上海老建筑01-小白宫｜Hidden gem architectures in Shanghai｜Little white house

The magnificent and elegant garden villa with 18 century European castle style was built in 1905. Because of its white façade, it was called “Shanghai White House”. The building used to be the seat of highest governing organization of French Concession – the Municipal French Council. Later the UN World Health Organization was once stationed here, and it was the first office site of this organization in Asia Pacific area. In 1963, Arts & Crafts Research Institute was stationed in it with groups of Shanghai’s best craftsmen and painters gathering here, working and teaching. In the meanwhile, a showroom of arts and crafts was set up on the second floor. In 2002, Shanghai Arts and Crafts Museum was officially founded, with over 300 pieces works exhibited. The excellent techniques and rich works have attracted a great number of visitors, including the late US President Reagan and the late British Prime Minister Heath, wife of the former Egyptian President and wife of the former French President, etc.