I find it great that it was awarded to Wang Shu! He is one of the few architects in China that is truly thinking about his own locale. I find it great that it was awarded to an architect that does not have an extensive resume but has been doing things differently. Congratulations!
Wang Shu: Bravo! I was really impressed with deft China Academy of Art structures (and siting), but had no idea about these other spectacular works. It wasn’t long ago that China was simply buying foreign “names” or worse, imitating existing projects abroad. Looks like modernism “with Chinese characteristics”.
Great Winner! well deserved… a slap in the face to all the work happening in china purely driven by money. His work has content, signature and beauty. AD should fine some of his interviews, he is very interesting to listen to.
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I find it great that it was awarded to Wang Shu! He is one of the few architects in China that is truly thinking about his own locale. I find it great that it was awarded to an architect that does not have an extensive resume but has been doing things differently. Congratulations!
Wang Shu: Bravo! I was really impressed with deft China Academy of Art structures (and siting), but had no idea about these other spectacular works. It wasn’t long ago that China was simply buying foreign “names” or worse, imitating existing projects abroad. Looks like modernism “with Chinese characteristics”.
FYI: It’s called Critical Regionalism.
what a proud moment!
congraulations to Wang shu and his team.
it is a recognation of Chinese architects and their embitions.
Great Winner! well deserved… a slap in the face to all the work happening in china purely driven by money. His work has content, signature and beauty. AD should fine some of his interviews, he is very interesting to listen to.
what if there are more architects like wangshu.
then i will say i love china.
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