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The Former Site Of Bank Of Chosen and Red Cross Society
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
The former Bank Of Chosen, Mukden Branch building features a European Classical Revival style, with a basically symmetrical layout. At first glance, the six Ionic columns on its façade stand out as a signature element, yet in reality, they are decorative features on a reinforced concrete structure.
The former Red Cross Society branch building, constructed in 1920, features a well-organized layout and a stable brick-and-concrete structure. It rises two stories above ground, with a partial third story, and adopts a European Neoclassical style finished in plain gray. Some areas are adorned with European decorative motifs. The pointed-arch entrance, repeated vertical lines, small corner spires, and decorative eaves together convey a strong sense of solemnity. The plain concrete façade is divided into sections, emphasizing the main entrance.