At trendy Minhang vintage shop, photos are definitely welcome
Acreative park in Minhang District has gone viral on social media thanks to a photo which looks like it was taken in Havana. The old warehouses in the park are painted in lemon yellow, pink and blue, adding a touch of Cuban flavor. Several 1960s-era cars in the parking lot in front of the colorful warehouses attract a flood of vintage lovers.
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The old warehouses in the creative park used to be outdated and dusty, until a vintage furniture store, One Hundred Million Retro Warehouse, opened in one of them.
“When I rented the warehouse a year ago, the white paint of the outside wall had peeled off, so I decided to paint it in a new color. I chose lemon yellow, and drew lines in different colors on the eaves and door frames. Later, the management committee of the park saw my renovation and invited me to design the colors for the other buildings,” Double, the owner of One Hundred Million Retro Warehouse, told iDEALShanghai.
“I made use of some lines of the original structures and designed the current three groups of colors. However, I hope to keep the original style of the buildings, so I retained the red brick walls of the two buildings on the left,” Double added.
After Double’s renovation, the park has gradually became a hot attraction.
The vintage furniture warehouse itself, integrating art and installation, made it a great place to have a tour.
One Hundred Million Retro Warehouse features mid-century modern pieces. Over 70 percent of them are iconic chairs and sofas from the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Nordic countries.
As an antique car lover, Double was attracted by furniture from the same era of the cars. His collections over the past few years filled the warehouse.