When studying architecture, do you think that it is enough to design beautiful buildings? You are wrong. Architecture is difficult to learn. It requires not only aesthetics, but also a solid foundation in physics, and even some knowledge of urban planning and geology. A building must not only look good, but most importantly, it must be safe. Otherwise, buildings like the Pyramids and the Great Wall would not have stood for thousands of years and become legends. -- -- For example, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre in France. They also have a history of hundreds of years. Even if they were not accepted by people when they were first built, they have proved their charm over time. If it cannot withstand the baptism of so many years of ups and downs, how can it become a classic building?
Some people say that architecture is solidified music. A master architect, like a master musician, needs not only a solid scientific foundation but also talent.
This issue is naturally not a big deal for An Lao, as they specialize in this field and have naturally studied how to build a building near a river. The geology near the river is softer than other places and is more susceptible to erosion. There are many issues to consider, but if handled well, it can become a very classic building.
After hearing what Wen Zhichao said, Mr. An's eyes suddenly lit up. "Young people are more perceptive than me! This place is really great. I've heard your idea. I think we can design some open-air cafes on the top floor or by the river. Then, whether it's the river view during the day or at night, it will be a highlight! Maybe it will even become a landmark building!"
In addition to ancient and monumental buildings, commercial structures can also become landmarks. The most typical examples are the shopping malls in Wangfujing, Beijing, and the CCTV building. When people see it from an aerial photograph, they instantly understand: “This is Beijing!” This is exactly the effect An Lao wants to achieve.
If Wen Zhichao's shopping mall business is successful, it may become a successful case in architectural history, studied by experts at home and abroad, or even more impressively, it will be recorded in history.
Thinking of this, Mr. An, who had always been extremely calm, became a little excited.
Wen Zhichao nodded and said, "I think so too. The Pearl River is one of the three major water systems in my country. When everyone comes here, they will be able to see our buildings."
At this time, Wen Zhichao must have made up his mind to realize such a building.
Mr. An was also very excited. He wanted to choose a building that was most suitable for the riverside. Even if it could not perfectly blend in with the seaside theme like the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, he had to come up with something new!
Wen Zhichao told Xia Ruzheng his idea. He was worried that Xia Ruzheng might not agree. After all, this was a very risky project. To date, no one had ever established a privately owned shopping mall in China.
Xia Ruzheng, however, was quite open-minded. Now that he had money and opportunities, if he didn't let his man toss and turn, would he let him do bad things? Men always needed somewhere to expend their energy so that they could behave themselves.
"I told you, I will share the good and bad times with you." Xia Ruzheng said seriously.
Wen Zhichao nodded: "I will definitely not let you down."
Xia Ruzheng was also very curious about what kind of building would be constructed. He thought the nursing home would design a building like the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, but he didn't expect that they would design a building that looked a bit like a bird with its wings spread out, which would be an open-air cafe and restaurant. For people who are not afraid of heights, it would definitely be a great place for sightseeing.
A good building does not matter how tall it is, but it must have connotation behind it and make people feel its beauty.
Wen Zhichao quickly acquired several construction companies. Many of these companies are operating in a chaotic manner. Contractors, after securing a project, assign it to their subordinates, then abscond with the money after receiving payment. Consequently, all sorts of shady construction companies are everywhere.
Of course, Wen Zhichao would not choose a construction company that is heavily in debt. He would choose one with a good reputation and skilled workers.
Wen Zhichao's team of construction workers suddenly grew a lot. The brothers who followed him from the provincial capital are now in power, and each of them has hundreds of people under him.
Then Wen Zhichao started buying that piece of land again. In the eyes of many people, that piece of land had no value at all. It was close to the river and Shamian Island was not far away. People went to Shamian to see the scenery, and residents were not very willing to live there. Many people were waiting to see Wen Zhichao fall.
After buying the land, the demolition work began in a clamor. Xia Ruzheng asked Wen Zhichao to pay attention to it, because it was an old residential area with some bricks, stones, rubble and the like, which still had a quite ancient style. If it could be used, it would be much more interesting than the imitation fakes in later generations.
Wen Zhichao listened to his wife and had the bricks and rubble collected and stored in a warehouse. As teahouses began to flourish in Guangzhou, many people were looking for items that evoked the characteristics of old Guangzhou to decorate their establishments. He could sell the bricks and rubble, which he had brought back without spending a penny, for hundreds or even thousands of yuan each. If he could tell a story about them, the price might even go up! It was truly a case of getting something for nothing.
There are also some old buildings. Although they are old, the bricks and tiles inside them are still very strong and have a much longer lifespan than the hastily fired red bricks. Collecting these can save some money on buying bricks and tiles.
Wen Zhichao said his wife was a calculating person. Xia Ruzheng said, "If you don't calculate more accurately, your whole family will be left with nothing!"
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