naked Hub@Fuxing Lu | What's Cool in Our Neighborhood?
Everyone knows Fuxing Lu for its shady, tree-lined streets and the Art Deco garden villas half-glimpsed through fancy ironwork fencing. But Fuxing Lu is much more than those beautiful buildings carrying on the glorious old time of Shanghai. For us, Fuxing Lu today is a cultural landmark full of distinctly musical elements.
Here is a little map of the landmarks within easy walking distance of our naked Hub@Fuxing Lu. On the next sunny day, give yourself a guided tour!
597 Fuxing Zhong Lu: Shanghai Culture Square
Pause here for a moment - this peaceful and quiet neighbourhood was actually born from 80 years of turbulent history!
This square was formerly called Yi Yuan and it was the famous dog race track of Shanghai.
It was called the biggest gambling house in the Far East, with capacity for 20,000 people!
When the races were on, it would fill up with people.
There were also hotels, restaurants, dance halls, and cinemas.
The dark history of Fuxing Lu was eclipsed with the arrival of New China. Subsequently the building was destroyed by fire during the Cultural Revolution. From the ashes there emerged one of the biggest flower markets of China. In 2005 the municipal authorities moved the flower market and it has now become a modern cultural palace amidst green trees.
Start from naked Hub@FXL, walk 7 mins, bike 2 mins
1186 Fuxing Zhong Lu: Shanghai Grand Theater
The Shanghai Grand Theatre, previously known as the Shanghai Cinema, is one of the oldest in Shanghai. Its 74 years of history hark back to the very beginnings of cinema in China. Currently it is undergoing a 3-year renovation and will be re-opened at the end of March 2017.
Today’s Shanghai Grand Theatre still preserves bits of its predecessor’s features but with a beautiful, modern design.
The roof of the main hall, which appears heavy, actually is made of an aluminium honeycomb structure which lightens the load. Three skylights of different shapes bring natural light in the hall, thereby bringing the space closer to nature.
In homage to the past, the first performance will be of Yuanye - a well-known opera. It will be followed by different kinds of performances, such as classic plays and innovative Chinese operas.
Start from naked Hub@FXL, walk 1 min
1428 Huaihai Zhong Lu: Cotton Club
Cotton Club is one of the best - and oldest - jazz clubs in Shanghai. The walls are adorned by portraits of jazz masters. The ambiance is accentuated with the surroundings and the decor – red-brown camphor wood tables and the bar counter.
Start from naked Hub@FXL, walk 15 mins, bike 5 mins
20 Fenyang Lu: Shanghai Conservatory of Music
The Shanghai Conservatory of Music is a branch of the Shanghai National Conservatory of Music which was established by Cai Yuanpei and Dr. Xiao Youmei on November 27, 1927 as the first higher education centre in China offering music courses.
The Shanghai Conservatory of Music consists of three art centres which integrate teaching, performing and research. Facilities include a music research institute, six performing groups, a world-class museum of Asian instruments, a high tech performance hall, and he He Lvting Music Hall.
Start from naked Hub@FXL, walk 8 mins, bike 2 mins
1380 Fuxing Zhong Lu: Shanghai Symphony Hall
The Shanghai Symphony Hall is designed with strict adherence to acoustic principles and draws inspiration from the world’s top concert halls. It opened in September 2014, and is considered the number one concert hall in China.
The Shanghai Symphony Hall was designed by architectural acoustics master Yasuhisa Toyota and postmodern architect Arata Isozaki. It is the first fully “floating” building, which means it is built on springs. The main hall has capacity for 1,200 people.
Start from naked Hub@FXL, walk 9 mins, bike 2 mins
1237 Fuxing Zhong Lu: naked Hub@Fuxing Lu
naked Hub@Fuxing Lu is located in one of the most popular areas of the city, close to shopping, nightlife and cultural icons of the Former French Concession, just steps from the Shanxi Nan Lu Metro stop.
Inside the spacious open living room flooded by natural light, lampshades that were the carrying baskets of the indigenous people of Guizhou circle a vintage disco ball while African hand-crafted stools blend with modern furniture. naked Hub@Fuxing Lu offers 360-degree views of the surrounding neighbourhood.
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