China
        

Photos

Egg house to be removed

Updated: 2010-12-02 19:34

By Jia Xu (chinadaily.com.cn)

Twitter Facebook Myspace Yahoo! Linkedin Mixx

 

Egg house to be removed
The inside look of Dai Haifei's 6-square-meter "egg" house in Chengfu Road, Haidian District, Beijing.[Photo/Beijing Times]


Dai Haifei, the man who built an egg-shaped house to live in because he couldn't afford Beijing's high rental prices, is being forced to take it down, the Beijing Times reported Thursday.

Related readings:
Egg house to be removed Hatching a cheap way to live in Beijing

After the media highlighted the "egg" house, urban management officers, or chengguan, of Beijing's Haidian district examined the house, saying Dai lacks official approval for living in a public area along the street. "He'd better dismantle the house," one officer said.

Though the adorable "egg" house may win most people's recognition for being green, the concerned residential property manager said when it comes to living in a public area the temporary "egg" house lacks construction approval and dwelling admission.

Managers of Dai's architectural firm said Thursday Dai also got an official notice ordering him to remove the "egg" house.

Dai remained tight-lipped about the saga. "He's under a huge pressure and please give him space", one of Dai's colleagues said.

 

E-paper

Ear We Go

China and the world set to embrace the merciful, peaceful year of rabbit

Preview of the coming issue
Carrefour finds the going tough in China
Maid to Order

European Edition

Specials

Mysteries written in blood

Historical records and Caucasian features of locals suggest link with Roman Empire.

Winning Charm

Coastal Yantai banks on little things that matter to grow

New rules to hit property market

The State Council launched a new round of measures to rein in property prices.

Top 10 of 2010
China Daily in Europe
The Confucius connection