Wang Shu’s Work – 2012 Pritzker Prize

Feb 2012

By Nico Saieh — Filed under: Architecture News ,Featured , Amateur Architecture Studio, China, Pritzker Prize, Wang Shu

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Ningbo History Museum © Lv Hengzhong, Courtesy of Amateur Architecture Studio

Today, Wang Shu from Amateur Architecture Studio has been announced as the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate.

Here you will find a selection of his recent projects, such as the New Academy of Art in Hangzhou, the Ceramic House and the Ningbo History Museum.

Xiangshan Campus, China Academy of Art, Phase I (2002-2004)

Xiangshan Campus, China Academy of Art, Phase I © Lu Wenyu, Courtesy of Amateur Architecture Studio

Ningbo Contemporary Art Museum (2001-2005)

Ningbo Contemporary Art Museum © Lv Hengzhong, Courtesy of Amateur Architecture Studio

Tiles Garden (2006)

Tiles Garden © Lu Wenyu, Courtesy of Amateur Architecture Studio

Five Scattered Houses (2003-2006)

Five Scattered Houses, Courtesy of Amateur Architecture Studio

Ceramic House (2003-2006)

Ceramic House © Lv Hengzhong, Courtesy of Amateur Architecture Studio

Vertical Courtyard Apartments (2002-2007)

Vertical Courtyard Apartments © Lu Wenyu, Courtesy Amateur Architecture Studio

Xiangshan Campus, China Academy of Art, Phase II (2004-2007)

Xiangshan Campus, China Academy of Art, Phase II © Lv Hengzhong, Courtesy of Amateur Architecture Studio

Ningbo History Museum (2003-2008)

Ningbo History Museum © Lv Hengzhong, Courtesy of Amateur Architecture Studio

Ningbo Tengtou Pavilion (2010)

Ningbo Tengtou Pavilion, Courtesy of Amateur Architecture Studio

Cite:
Saieh , Nico . "Wang Shu’s Work – 2012 Pritzker Prize" 27 Feb 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed 25 May 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/211962>

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Ben says:

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!

# February 27, 2012 at 21:04

Steven Dornbusch says:

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”.

# February 27, 2012 at 21:07

Gisela Schmoll says:

FYI: It’s called Critical Regionalism.

# February 28, 2012 at 01:38

Chinese Architects says:

what a proud moment!
congraulations to Wang shu and his team.
it is a recognation of Chinese architects and their embitions.

# February 27, 2012 at 21:39

Gabriel Gonzalez says:

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.

# February 27, 2012 at 21:43

yan fei says: