The House That Stopped Construction: Owner Refuses Offers and Forces Highway to Be Built Around It

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 24/02/2025 at 15:49

Huang Ping recusou porque achou a oferta do governo muito baixa para o valor sentimental da casa onde mora com seu neto. Ele também não ficou satisfeito com as opções de novas propriedades oferecidas.

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Huang Ping Rejected a Compensation of US$240,630.75 and the Choice of Three New Properties, Forcing the Construction of a Highway in Shanghai to Bypass His House, Now Surrounded by Walls and Subjected to Noise, Dust and Daily Vibrations.

Huang Ping, a resident of Jinxi in southwestern Shanghai, had the opportunity to negotiate his exit when the government planned the construction of a new highway. The proposal included a compensation of US$240,630.75 and the possibility of choosing among three new properties. However, Huang found the offer unsatisfactory.

The government attempted several times to negotiate with him but without success. For Huang, it was not just a matter of money, but also of the emotional value linked to the home where he lives with his 11-year-old grandson. He became known for his firm stance, being nicknamed “the strongest nail house owner” in China.

The Construction That Turned Around (Literally)

After the refusal, the construction of the highway continued and they found a way to bypass his house, literally. Now, the house is surrounded by walls, in the midst of the work, with dust, noise, and even vibrations in the walls.

With no alternative, the construction teams had to improvise. The highway was literally built around Huang’s property, resulting in an unusual landscape. The roof of the house is almost level with the highway, surrounded by high walls that separate it from traffic.

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The Nail House

Huang’s house quickly became a local attraction. Residents and tourists take pictures of the property, which, viewed from above, looks like an “eye” in the middle of the highway construction. Despite the curiosity surrounding the house, Huang admitted that if he could turn back time, he would have accepted the government’s offer.

This regret is understandable. Besides the noise and vibrations, Huang worries about the impacts when the highway opens and cars start circulating.

How This Decision Affected the Construction of the Highway?

For the engineers responsible for the project, the presence of the house was an unexpected challenge. The initial plan had to be altered to include barriers around the property, ensuring safety and functionality for the highway.

This solution, although creative, increased costs and the completion time of the project. However, it also brought visibility to the project, turning the highway and Huang’s house into international news.

Curiosities About the House That Became a Tourist Attraction

Houses like Huang’s are not uncommon in China, where rapid urban development often clashes with residents who refuse to leave. These properties, called “nail houses,” symbolize resistance but also raise debates about government negotiations and owners’ rights in the face of construction.

In Huang’s case, his house became more than a symbol of resistance. It is an architectural curiosity that attracts visitors and generates discussions about urbanization and urban planning.

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N. Dias

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27/01/2025 23:10

No Brasil ele só seria desapropriado, e a casa demolida, lembro de uma família que conheci, ofereceram uma merreca, quando não aceitaram, entraram com ordem judicial e a casa foi demolida…

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José bento

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27/01/2025 22:13

Lembrei do desenho pika paus.. kkkkk

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José bento

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27/01/2025 22:12

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The House That Stopped Construction: Owner Refuses Offers and Forces Highway to Be Built Around It

Huang Ping Rejected a Compensation of US$240,630.75 and the Choice of Three New Properties, Forcing the Construction of a Highway in Shanghai to Bypass His House, Now Surrounded by Walls and Subjected to Noise, Dust and Daily Vibrations.

The Construction That Turned Around (Literally)

The Nail House

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The House That Stopped Construction: Owner Refuses Offers and Forces Highway to Be Built Around It

Huang Ping Rejected a Compensation of US$240,630.75 and the Choice of Three New Properties, Forcing the Construction of a Highway in Shanghai to Bypass His House, Now Surrounded by Walls and Subjected to Noise, Dust and Daily Vibrations.

The Construction That Turned Around (Literally)

The Nail House

How This Decision Affected the Construction of the Highway?

Curiosities About the House That Became a Tourist Attraction

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He transformed an abandoned plastic water tank into an underground house in the “hobbit hole” style, using only repurposed pallet wood, without heavy machinery or expensive labor.

China transforms desert-devastated area into the world’s largest artificial forest, planting trees for 60 years, blocking sand that reached Beijing, and creating a “green lung” of 92,000 hectares in a region once considered lost.

Toyota launches “family hybrid van” with 7 or 8 seats, 1.8 hybrid engine, fuel consumption of up to 23.8 km/l, and a price equivalent to about R$ 104,000 without taxes, below the Tiggo 8 Pro Plug-in Hybrid sold in Brazil: meet the Noah Hybrid 2026 in Japan.

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