The Villages Of Coral Gables: Chinese Village

From the City of Coral Gables:

June 23, 2021

Today, we introduce you to one of Coral Gables' seven unique villages: the Chinese Village. The small village is made up of just eight houses, all representative of authentic oriental architecture. The colorful hued tiled roofs, elaborate gates, and connecting walls are a few of the many characteristics that highlight the building techniques and communal living style that are prominent in the far east.

Constructed in 1926, the village was designed by famed architect Henry Killam Murphy. Murphy spent a considerable amount of time in China gaining in-depth insight of Chinese architecture and the traditions they represent. He decided to design the structures in resemblance of the Imperial buildings from China’s Ming Dynasty. Today, the Chinese village not only transports passersby back in time, but further highlights the rich international and historical influence seen throughout the City Beautiful.

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