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Severe Damage to the “Green House” in Shanghai Reported

Posted: July 20th, 2012 | No Comments »

As this is reported in the Shanghai Daily we can imagine that the damage is even worse than they would report. This property, the old DV Woo house, has long been one of Shanghai’s best – a unique design. I’ll leave you to read the story and weep – still, on the positive side there is nothing that does not appear rescuable. I’m afraid that I’d also have to take issue with the article’s absurd claim that Xintiandi is a great example of preservation!! Anyway, do have a read and be encouraged that there are at least some Chinese academics who care…click here



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