Wang Shu

(1963) kinesisk arkitekt

Wang Shu (China, b. 1963) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Wang Shu belongs to the chapter ‘The present day’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Wang Shu was born in Ürümqi. Wang Shu trained at Southeast University, Southeast University, and Tongji University. The awards include Pritzker Architecture Prize, honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Global Award for Sustainable Architecture.

One of the best-known works is ‘Ningbo Museum’. The catalogue has one building by Wang Shu. The dated building is from 2008.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Patrick Lau, Liu Jiakun, Paola Antonelli, Benedetta Tagliabue, and Ola-dele Kuku.

• Ningbos museum