Tianjin’s Wang Zhanyuan Residence

　　The Wang Zhanyuan Residence is situated at No. 68 Ziyou Road, Hebei District, and is now in use by the Hebei District Tax Bureau. Constructed around 1920, it spans an area of 4,459 square meters with a built-up area of 2,256 square meters. It is a brick-and-wood structure consisting of three parts: the main building, secondary building, and front building. The main building has three floors, plus a 0 (possibly referring to a basement or attic), with a high-pitched roof, and is laid out in a “Π” shape. The ground floor center features five large bays used as reception rooms, the second floor was Wang Zhanyuan’s bedroom, and the third floor central space served as a hall. The front building has three floors and was used to house servants and guards. There is a garden in front of the main building, complete with a lotus pond, rockeries, and other ornate features, giving the residence a luxurious and grand appearance.

　　 Tianjin, Hebei District