Roots EarthShanghai, China
Wukang Mansion
Completed in 1924 to a design by Laszlo Hudec, this eight-storey wedge of an apartment building anchors a French Concession street corner. Once the Normandie Apartments, its sharp prow and French Renaissance lines make it one of Shanghai's most photographed buildings.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Wukang Mansion, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 31.2045, 121.4383