![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Cha_House%252C_Shanghai.jpg/640px-Cha_House%252C_Shanghai.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Cha House
Business / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cha House is a building in Shanghai, People's Republic of China. The building was constructed in 1920 and was owned and used by two brothers, Qiu Xinshan and Qiu Weiqing, who were businessmen in the dye industry at that time.[1] The Qius' residence originally comprised two blocks, the East Block and West Block. The West Block was demolished for the reconstruction of Minli Middle School, while the East Block was used as the office building of the school. In 2002, HKR International (HKRI) acquired the land-use right of Dazhongli, on which the building was located. Afterwards, the building was moved from its previous location to the current one and now forms part of the HKRI Taikoo Hui.[2]
Quick Facts Former names, General information ...
Cha House | |
---|---|
查公館 | |
![]() | |
![]() | |
Former names | The Qius' residence (1920–1940) Minli Middle School Block 4 (1940–2008) |
General information | |
Type | Business |
Architectural style | Baroque architecture with Jiangnan features |
Coordinates | 31.23°N 121.46°E / 31.23; 121.46 |
Construction started | 1913 |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 1777 square metres |
Awards and prizes | Outstanding Historical Buildings (1999) |
Close