Macau | Lou Kau Mansion.

💟 Lou Kau Mansion, located at No. 7 Travessa da Sé in Macau, was the residence of Lu Hua Shao (Lu Jiu), a businessman in early 20th century Macau. Its private garden, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, is one of Macau's scenic spots and is now part of the Historic Centre of Macau. It is currently managed and restored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, and parts of it are open to the public. 💟 The Lou Kau Mansion is two stories high, built with thick green bricks, and its layout is modeled after the traditional residences in the Xiguan area of Guangzhou. The mansion is divided into three sections with three bays, consisting of an entrance hall, a tea hall (sedan chair hall), and a main hall, separated by screens. The house is arranged with multiple patios to facilitate ventilation and lighting. 💟 The interior integrates Chinese and Western decorative materials and techniques, featuring commonly seen brick carvings, plaster moldings, transverse boards, hanging decorations, and oyster shell windows from the Guangdong region, as well as Western-style false ceilings, Manchurian windows, and cast iron railings. The blend of these two distinctive decorative styles makes it particularly interesting. 💟 The facade's windows are all Portuguese-style louvers, with the two on the upper left and right being the most exquisite. The window frames are metal-edged, and the louvers are topped with semicircular stained glass windows, which are decorated with plaster moldings. The mansion reflects the unique characteristics of Macanese residential buildings, which combine Chinese and Western architectural styles.