Sassoon House

Visitor information

Also known as

沙逊大厦

City

Shanghai

Coordinates

31.2411292, 121.4853496

About Sassoon House

Sassoon House, also known as "No. 20 on the Bund", "Chinachem Hotel" and "Peace Hotel North Tower", is located at No. 20, Zhongshan East 1st Road, Bund Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China. It was built in the 15th year of the Republic of China (1926) and completed in the 17th year of the Republic of China (1928). It covers an area of 4,622 square meters and a construction area of 36,317 square meters. The Sassoon Building adopts vertical lines as a whole, which is simple and clear. It is a representative work of Shanghai Art Deco style. The exterior facade uses granite as the main facing material, supplemented by Taishan brick veneer. Only the eaves and base moldings are decorated with simplified flowers and abstract geometric figures, and greyhounds are used as decorative motifs at each entrance. The interior decoration of the building also reflects the Art Deco style.

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