Shikumen - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Shikumen - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
May 20, 2016
alchetron.com
In a remarkable blend of heritage preservation and cutting-edge engineering, a 7,500-tonne, century-old Shikumen complex in Shanghai, which had been relocated to facilitate the construction of an underground commercial complex to revitalize the landmark Zhang's Garden, is now being moved back to its original site with the assistance of 432 walking robots, progressing at an average pace of 10 meters per day. | People's Daily, China
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In a remarkable blend of heritage preservation and cutting-edge engineering, a 7,500-tonne, century-old Shikumen complex in Shanghai, which had been relocated to facilitate the construction of an underground commercial complex to revitalize the landmark Zhang's Garden, is now being moved back to its original site with the assistance of 432 walking robots, progressing at an average pace of 10 meters per day. | People's Daily, China
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#Shikumen is a traditional architectural style of #Shanghai first appeared in the 1870s. It is named after its signature stone-framed door, featuring a combination of Chinese and Western elements. China Daily unlocks the stories behind the iconic and typical architecture of modern Shanghai. #ModernShanghai #CulturalJourney | China Daily
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#Shikumen is a traditional architectural style of #Shanghai first appeared in the 1870s. It is named after its signature stone-framed door, featuring a combination of Chinese and Western elements. China Daily unlocks the stories behind the iconic and typical architecture of modern Shanghai. #ModernShanghai #CulturalJourney | China Daily
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hundreds of robots relocate entire shikumen complex in shanghai by lifting it off the ground
hundreds of robots relocate entire shikumen complex in shanghai by lifting it off the ground
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designboom.com
Un edificio Shikumen centenario, del peso di 1.500 tonnellate, è stato spostato di 350 metri in un unico pezzo nel centro di Shanghai, in Cina, nel corso di tre ore. Questa straordinaria impresa ingegneristica garantisce la conservazione continua della storica struttura. | China Xinhua News
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Un edificio Shikumen centenario, del peso di 1.500 tonnellate, è stato spostato di 350 metri in un unico pezzo nel centro di Shanghai, in Cina, nel corso di tre ore. Questa straordinaria impresa ingegneristica garantisce la conservazione continua della storica struttura. | China Xinhua News
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The 7,500-ton shikumen architectural complex Huayanli, located within Zhangyuan in #Shanghai's Jing'an district, is returning to its original location. The process involves 432 small walking #robots, moving at an average pace of 10 meters per day. Relocation efforts will be completed on June 7. #tech | China Daily
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The 7,500-ton shikumen architectural complex Huayanli, located within Zhangyuan in #Shanghai's Jing'an district, is returning to its original location. The process involves 432 small walking #robots, moving at an average pace of 10 meters per day. Relocation efforts will be completed on June 7. #tech | China Daily
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Work in Progress: Nhi Tran’s Hotel within the Shikumen Home
Work in Progress: Nhi Tran’s Hotel within the Shikumen Home
Jan 31, 2020
harvard.edu
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Robots move historic Shikumen buildings back to original site in Shanghai Shanghai’s iconicShikumen buildings—7,500 tonnes of history—just “walked” back home! Using 432 synchronized robots, these century-old treasures in Zhangyuan were carefully moved 10 meters/day to make way for a futuristic underground complex. | BastilleGlobal
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7,500-ton Shikumen complex "Huayanli" returns to its place! This is the largest cluster-style Shikumen complex relocation project in China, which is carried out by 432 small walking-type moving robots at an average daily speed of 10 meters. After the relocation is completed, the development of 53,000 m² underground space in Zhangyuan will officially start. | Beautiful places in China
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In Shanghai’s Zhangyuan district, a 7,500-tonne complex of historic Shikumen buildings was moved to a new location—not demolished, but walked. 🏠 To preserve the 100-year-old architecture while clearing space for underground development, engineers used hundreds of robotic legs to slowly shift the entire structure. Moving at a pace of about 10 meters per day, each robotic “foot” gently lifted and nudged the building forward in tiny, precise steps. The team described the process as quite literally
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432 small robots helped to move a traditional shikumen-style building complex in Shanghai, China. The complex, spanning over 4,030 square meters and weighing approximately 7,500 metric tons, has been moving at an average pace of about 10 meters per day since May 19. With a history of over 140 years, the Huayanli complex is one of Shanghai’s largest and best-preserved shikumen neighborhoods—a Shanghainese architectural style that blends Chinese and Western elements. Its relocation marks the large
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Shikumen buildings in Shanghai are out for a stroll. Find out how 7,500 tonnes of history are literally walking thanks to 432 tiny robots. Click to see this moving moment in history! | China Xinhua Sci-Tech
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An elevated angle captures a vibrant Shanghai street scene with shikumen buildings, pedestrians, and cars, showcasing the city's dynamic urban life.
Nov 28, 2024
AdobeAerial Film Studio
Robots move historic Shikumen buildings back to original site in Shanghai
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Shanghai Dwellings Vanish, and With Them, a Way of Life
Jan 23, 2017
NY TimesTaras Grescoe
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Shikumen, a signature of city's traditional architecture, listed as intangible heritage. Kok Kian Yew, a tourist from Malaysia, couldn't help but marvel at the well-preserved shikumen buildings while visiting Zhangyuan, a historic site in Shanghai's Jing'an district. The iconic landmark, one of the city's largest and best-preserved shikumen compounds, has a history dating back more than 140 years. tinyurl.com/37uzabt7 | China Culture
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The west section of #Shanghai's historic Zhang Yuan🏛️ has become an iconic Shikumen architectural landmark in Jing'an district since its grand reopening in late 2022 after meticulous protective restoration🔧. It now blends cultural heritage with modern luxury, hosting flagship stores, exclusive pop-ups, and premier brand debuts.✨🛍️ Spanning 18,000 square meters, it is set to expand into a massive 140,000-sq-m complex, redefining urban renewal. #CharmingJingan ShanghaiEye MeetinShanghai | Shang
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Sip Shikumen Wine in Shanghai's New Year Festivity
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YouTubeVenturini Raminez
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Walking Through Shanghai's Largest & Best-Preserved Shikumen: Zhangyuan 張園
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Shikumen is one of the most iconic types of architecture in Shanghai #chinatravel #chineseculture
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theclipteller | In June 2025, a 7,500-ton (approx. 7,382-ton or 7,500 metric ton) historic Shikumen building complex, known as Huayanli in Shanghai’s... | Instagram
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Shikumen Architecture Meets Hanfu Fashion Show in Shanghai
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Discover Shikumen: Shanghai's Unique Architectural Heritage
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China Focus on Instagram: "With the assistance of 432 small walking robots, a century-old Shikumen complex in Shanghai, which had been relocated to facilitate the construction of an underground commercial complex to revitalize the landmark Zhang's Garden, is recently being moved back to its original site at an average pace of 10 meters per day. #robots #Shanghai #China #heritage"
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Tech in 24 hours on Instagram: "Army of robotic feet moved a 7,500-tonne complex of historic Shikumen buildings in Shanghai’s Zhangyuan historic district. The buildings were moved to make way for the construction of an underground complex. The movement was slow, creeping along at only about 10 metres (33 feet) per day #tech #techenthusiast #technology #technews #techgeek #techblogger #technologynews"
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Shanghai City History: "Linong" and "Shikumen" under the lens
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