1933 Old Millfun
Shanghai Region · China
This unique complex of restaurants and shops once housed the Shanghai Municipal Council Slaughterhouse, the largest slaughterhouse in Shanghai. It is described by the Atlas Obscura travel guide as "an eerie Gotham-Deco achievement in concrete, glass, and steel, and the last remaining of its design in the world." Curved staircases, bridged walkways, and thick walls give the complex a unique industrial and bizarre aura.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines11933 Old Millfun
Welcome to one of the most architecturally bizarre and intellectually stimulating buildings in Shanghai: nineteen thirty-three Old Mill-fun. Located in the Hong-koh District, this massive concrete structure was originally…
Listen in the app2The Central Circular Core — A Cosmological Hub
We stand now in the central circular core of the building. This inner drum is the heart of the structure, connected to the outer square shell by a series of 'Air Bridges'. …
Listen in the app3The Air Bridges — Intersections of Life and Death
Connecting the inner core to the outer walls are the famous 'Air Bridges'. These are perhaps the most photographed feature of nineteen thirty-three. …
Listen in the app4The Cattle Paths — Functional Texture
As we walk along the ramps, look down at the floor. You will notice a distinct, rough texture in the concrete. …
Listen in the app5Ventilation and Lattice Windows
Look at the walls that surround us. They are punctuated by intricate lattice-work and high, narrow windows. …
Listen in the app6The High Cool and Rooftop Views
We have ascended to the upper levels, an area often referred to as the 'High Cool'. Here, the ceiling heights are even more dramatic, and the space opens up into large halls that were once used for storage or final processing. …
Listen in the app7Modern Creative Adaptive Reuse
As we conclude our walk through the interior, take a moment to observe the current tenants of nineteen thirty-three. You will see art galleries, boutique design firms, and unique retail spaces. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of nineteen thirty-three Old Mill-fun has taken us from the anti-slip floors of the cattle paths to the airy heights of the High Cool. We have seen how a structure once dedicated to the grim necessities of urban…
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What is 1933 Old Millfun?
1933 Old Millfun is a place in Shanghai Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shanghai Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.2546, 121.4921 |
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