Randy W Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 ABOUT THE PLAN OF THE NEW GUANGZHOU CONSULATE COMPOUND Ground Breaking: Fall of 2009 Construction to Commence: Fall of 2009 Total Project Cost: Approximately $260 million Estimated number of local workers who will assist in the construction: Approximately 650 Site area: 30,000 square meters (sm) Project area: 20,500 sm (220,000 square feet) floor area Number of U.S. agencies to be housed in the NCC: Seven http://photos.state.gov/galleries/guangzhou/47024/NCC/Picture8.jpg http://photos.state.gov/galleries/guangzhou/47024/NCC/Picture5.jpg http://photos.state.gov/galleries/guangzhou/47024/NCC/Picture3.jpg Link to comment
Mike and Yan Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Mr. Yang effect? Link to comment
Henry and Mei Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 That is great news for future applicants. It would be great to see this happen. All the hawking and sharking that now takes place on the floors below the Consulate would be hopefully eliminated. We of course were discouraged from taking photos on the 4th floor more than likely due to the "business acts". Really impressed with China, but embarrassed at watching the activity and seemingly conflict of interests happening especially on the 4th floor.... But when you spend over 300 yuan for 6 cups of coffee (2 days with parents), I was not going to be robbed of taking one of the most meaningful photos of my fiancee......and fellow CFLers Look forward to seeing the new building some day. Link to comment
Randy W Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) That is great news for future applicants. It would be great to see this happen. All the hawking and sharking that now takes place on the floors below the Consulate would be hopefully eliminated. We of course were discouraged from taking photos on the 4th floor more than likely due to the "business acts". Really impressed with China, but embarrassed at watching the activity and seemingly conflict of interests happening especially on the 4th floor.... But when you spend over 300 yuan for 6 cups of coffee (2 days with parents), I was not going to be robbed of taking one of the most meaningful photos of my fiancee......and fellow CFLers Look forward to seeing the new building some day. If you point your camera AWAY from the consulate areas, they don't have a problem. They will also ask you to move if you are close to the admissions area. This applies to the lines outside the building and the path to the escalators, also. Edited September 1, 2009 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Henry and Mei Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) But unless I am somehow missing something, I believe there is no way to photo any consulate area from the coffee shop, since the only thing I can think of is the escalator on the 4th floor that is blocked by business offices... In one of my photos, you will see the only security guard working that area around the coffee shop. We were trying to take photos that did not have anything in the background except Chinese businesses and he was not overly thrilled, but I......you can probably fill in the line.... So I was thinking the new facility would better allow photos, but then again maybe not...... Edited September 1, 2009 by Henry and Mei (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 But unless I am somehow missing something, I believe there is no way to photo any consulate area from the coffee shop, since the only thing I can think of is the escalator on the 4th floor that is blocked by business offices... In one of my photos, you will see the only security guard working that area around the coffee shop. We were trying to take photos that did not have anything in the background except Chinese businesses and he was not overly thrilled, but I......you can probably fill in the line.... So I was thinking the new facility would better allow photos, but then again maybe not...... Uh, no! Don't count on it. I would expect them to be even more restrictive when they have control over the entire block. When we were there the guy seemed pretty friendly, as long as we were aimed in the other direction. I took this picture while there was a disturbance - someone insisted on parking in front of the bldg - that they all went to see. But a couple of them rushed back when they saw me taking this shot http://i29.tinypic.com/242hf6r.jpg Link to comment
Stepbrow Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Randy you should have posted this picture for number 136. The interior drawings of the new complex is pretty awesome. But I have to say the exterior views are very blocky. Very much of a bauhouse look. Do you think that the USC's will have a place to hang out while while waiting for their SO's? Edited September 1, 2009 by Stepbrow (see edit history) Link to comment
Henry and Mei Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I was wondering more if the petitioners will finally be able to join their loved ones for the interview.... I think the argument against was time and space........ That is an older photo Randy, since they now have the advertisement banners for you to "defeat English" and learn to speak English, now on the second floor......guessing "the business" changes with GUZ's direction... Link to comment
Randy W Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I was wondering more if the petitioners will finally be able to join their loved ones for the interview.... I think the argument against was time and space........ That is an older photo Randy, since they now have the advertisement banners for you to "defeat English" and learn to speak English, now on the second floor......guessing "the business" changes with GUZ's direction... Yes - that's one of the age old questions we have about their operation - in other countries (in particular, Hong Kong), couples can be required to interview together. My guess is that they will continue to use the 'time' excuse. Link to comment
Mike and Yan Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I took this picture while there was a disturbance - someone insisted on parking in front of the bldg - that they all went to see. But a couple of them rushed back when they saw me taking this shot Dang! You do good work!!! Link to comment
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