Wang Hanzhou residence

The Wang Hanzhou residence (Chinese: 王汉洲故居; pinyin: Wáng Hànzhōu Gùjū), built in the late Qing dynasty, is located at 83, Hebei Avenue in the New River area.[1][2] The wood building is in the traditional Chinese courtyard style (四合院; sìhéyuàn) and open on three sides.[1] Built of brick with dimensions of 42 by 12 metres (138 by 39 ft), the structure has a courtyard, atrium, and dwelling rooms.[2] Ornate, high relief wood carvings were made in the doors and beams of the house in the designs of birds, figures, and flowers. A half-moon shaped hall is situated on the top floor of the three stories. The residence has views of the pier and the New River. It is considered a masterpiece of residential architecture in Nanjing.[citation needed]

Despite the building's status as protected, as of 2014 its future remains uncertain.[1][3][4]

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference Mucai was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "王汉洲故居 [Former residence of Wang Hanzhou]" (in Chinese). 南京文化遗产保护与利用研究会 [Nanjing Cultural Heritage Protection and Utilisation Research Office]. 19 September 2008. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  3. ^ "专家建议：河西王汉洲故居可拆". Jinling Evening Post. 2002-03-23. Archived from the original on 2014-11-29.
  4. ^ 河北村的最后时光 [The Final Era of Hebei Village] (in Chinese). Modern Express Post.