Former Residence of Zhang Gonghui

Former Residence of Zhang Gonghui

The Former Residence of Zhang Gonghui is a protected cultural heritage site of Tianjin.

Former Residence of Zhang Gonghui

Era: 1930s

Address: No. 2, Huayuan Road, Heping District, Tianjin

Category: Important Modern Historical Sites and Representative Buildings

Zhang Gonghui was the son-in-law of Tang Shaoyi, the first Premier of the Republic of China, a Chinese councilor of the British concession in Tianjin, former Chinese Consul General to Honolulu, USA, and later became a U.S. citizen.

The residence is bordered on the east by Huayuan Road, on the south by Xinhua Road, on the west by Chifeng Avenue, and on the north by Liaoning Road. It covers a land area of 591 square meters with a construction area of 754 square meters. It is a three-story Western-style building designed by the renowned Italian architect Bonetti. The main structure has two stories, with the exterior finished in cement plaster. The entrance is located at the corner of the building, featuring a sloped-roof foyer with an arched balcony above. The middle section of the building is recessed, while the sides project outward, and the top floor includes an octagonal sloped-roof gazebo with open terraces on both sides. The building's exterior features varied heights and distinct levels, with an exquisite and elegant design that is rich in aesthetic appeal. Inside, there are a living room, floral hall, dining room, cloakroom, bedrooms, and more, all fully functional and exquisitely decorated. It was a British-style villa-style private residence within the former French Concession. The building is currently in good condition.

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Protected Cultural Heritage Sites of Tianjin