He does not dispute the power and prevalence of huge new building projects in china, but that they are the only or inevitable. The exhibition is part of an architectural exhibition series, where the architects themselves are invited to, in collaboration with the museum, shape an image. Pei was born in china but was schooled, practiced and lived in us. Its a delight to see the architects vision prior to digitization. Wang shu may be a surprising choice for this years pritzker prize, but its an excellent one, and welldeserved. The architect spends as long as possible on the site, absorbing its.
Together they have run amateur architecture studio, based in hangzhou, china, for nearly 20 years. Jan, 2016 do you want to remove all your recent searches. Wangs architectural practice, amateur architecture studio, is based in hangzhou. Chinese architect wang shu of amateur architecture studio in hangzhou is the 2012 pritkzer prize laureate. This book provides unique insights into the work of an architect who has hitherto received little attention in europe, thereby addressing a considerable omission in. His style combines traditional materials with modern design and pushes against the. Heres a selection of projects by chinese architect wang shu of amateur architecture studio, who has been named 2012 pritzker prize laureate see our earlier story. Explore the lives and works of famous architects and designers, from alvar aalto to frank lloyd wright. Democracy means a really diverse society, says the. Imagining the house by wang shu lars muller publishers, 2012 paperback, 168 pages like their buildings, books on wang shu and amateur architecture studio are a rarity.
Jun 14, 2018 the inaugural lesson by wang shu will be released at the end of 2012 in french and english. This book is the print version of a lecture wang shu gave in france just before the announcement that he was the recipient of the 2012 pritzker prize. Wang shu is known for being an architect who spends as long as possible at a given site, absorbing the atmosphere, before the design process begins. For nearly all of the next ten years, he worked with craftsmen to gain experience at actual building and. Wang shulars muller publishers, 2017sku s00032wang shu amateur architecture studio is the first major book on the recent work of architect wang shu, pritzker price winner in 2012, and his wife lu wenyu. Wang shu of the peoples republic of china is the 37th recipient of the 2012 pritzker architecture prize, often deemed architectures equivalent to the nobel prize, and the first chinese recipient. Jan 08, 2018 the worlds top architects on the most important projects of 2017 nycs met museum hosts the industrys leading lightsdavid adjaye, wang shu, elizabeth diller, among othersto reflect. Wang shu and amateur architecture studio book by wang shu. The architect wang shu would like to offer an alternative view. Wang shu amateur architecture studio is an exhibition at louisiana museum of modern art in humleb. The attitude of amateur architecture, though first of all being an attitude towards a critical experimental building process, can have more entire and fundamental meaning than professional architecture. Architecture as mountains is how the chinese architect, wang shu 4111963 describes his design for the ningbo historic museum.
The worlds top architects on the most important projects. Architect and professor wang shu was born in 1963 in urumqi, a city in xinjiang, the western most province of china. It offers insight into wang shus motivations, his approach to architectural education and practice, his interest in traditional chinese painting, and his approach to sustainability. This receptive study is subject to other inspiration, such as a peers porcelain work, then these impressions are transformed or perhaps reinforced by a rigorous drawing regimen. Shu is a 48yearold architect whose architectural practice, amateur architecture studio, is based in. Dec 18, 2012 wang shus design process always begins with an intense study of the location. Professor robert mccarter picked the right time a year ago to book mr. The worlds top architects on the most important projects of 2017.
Wang shu architecture is a job for god architecture lab. Intricately bound, multiple page foldout page spreads. She cofounded the firm amateur architecture studio in hangzhou, china, which became known for its use of natural materials and traditional techniques. Wang shu, a 48 year old architect whose architectural practice is based in hangzhou, the peoples republic of china, will be the recipient of the 2012 pritzker architecture prize. Learn about the latest trends in ceramic art, architecture, technology, design, and studio pottery on cfile. The chinese architect wang shus buildings a crossover between traditional chinese culture and largescale modern architecture have earned him the prestigious pritzker prize.
He is the dean of the school of architecture of the china academy of art. It offers insight into wang shus motivations, his approach to architectural education and practice, his interest in traditional chinese painting, and his. Wang shu s current work talk explores designs for pavilions and museums. In iwan baans website, we found one of the latest works he photographed, the ningbo historic museum designed by wang shu, amateur architecture. Drawing on traditions of scholarliness and nonconformity, wang shus new guesthouse for the china academy of art adds to the remote campus neighbourhood that he has been building for over a decade. At a time when chinas explosive urbanization is making inroads into rural areas and leaving the marks of cheap concrete construction everywhere, wang shu and amateur architecture studio are keen to work. Nov 20, 2018 we had all answered the call of their brandnew architecture dean, zhu pei, whose appointment itself marked the coming into a power of the avantgarde generation spearheaded by figures such as 2012 pritzker prize winner wang shu also in attendance, that is beginning to have an impact in the discipline far beyond its native country. Published in parallel chinese and english by the university that wang shu received his phd from, this handy little guide nicely rounds out the information published about amateur architecture studio elsewhere. Wang shu and amateur architecture studio artbook d. Bonfire of the architecture bosses architect magazine. Chinas greatest architect as the first chinese citizen to win the prestigious pritzker prize in 2012, wang shu may be one of the most revered chinese architects of alltime. Buildings by chinese architect wang shuthis years winner of the pritzker prize feature clear and simple contemporary designs that make use of traditional methods and materials. The reuse of building materials is characteristic of his buildings. At a time when chinas explosive urbanization is making inroads into rural areas and leaving the marks of cheap concrete construction.
Wang shu amateur architecture studio william stout. Wang shu was born in 1963 in the province of xinjiang, china. See more ideas about architecture, exterior wall art, chinese buildings. Dear readers, summer is fast approaching so weve put together our list of recommendations for your holiday reading. He founded his architecture office amateur architecture studio in 1997. He was awarded the pritzker architecture prize in 2012 for producing an architecture that. Shus design process always begins with an intense study of the location. Oct 25, 2012 intricately bound, multiple page foldout page spreads.
Wang was awarded the 2012 pritzker prize architectures nobel equivalent. Wang shu along with his wife, lu wenyu, have designed several noteworthy projects using salvaged materials and local craftspeople. This book should be of interest to any architect or follower of architectural style that wants to see raw work. Its a delight to see the architect s vision prior to digitization. The award will be presented at a ceremony in beijing on 25 may. At a time when chinas explosive urbanization is making inroads into rural areas and leaving the marks of. Wang shus architecture reveals a thoughtful attitude toward both design and implementation, as well as the ability to react flexibly to the surroundings and history of a particular site. In 2010, lu wenyu and her partner wang shu won the german schelling architecture prize for their work with amateur architecture. Architect wang shu talks about his work and philosophy. For me, any building activity without comprehensive thoughtfulness will be insignificant.
In recent years the pritzker committee has gravitated towards architects who produce work with an innate understanding of place, allowing their ties to local culture to infuse their work. Wang shu and his architecture projects in china in pictures. Wang shu born 4 november 1963 age 51 urumqi, xinjiang, china nationality chinese 2. Wang shu and his wife, lu wenyu, founded amateur architecture studio in 1997 in hangzhou. He founded his architecture office amateur architecture studio in. These are the words with which pritzker prizewinning chinese architect wang shu opens most lectures on his work. Wang shu, author at the architectural league of new york. May 15, 2018 wang shu amateur architecture studio is the first major book on the recent work of architect wang shu, pritzker price winner in 2012, and his wife lu wenyu. Wang shu amateur architecture studio is the first major book on the recent work of architect wang shu, pritzker price winner in 2012, and his wife lu wenyu.
May 25, 2017 wang shu and amateur architecture studio wang shu, kjeld kjeldsen, nanna friis, kenneth frampton, ole bouman, yiping dong, aric chen, micheal juul holm, soren damstedt, iwan baan, trefold, camilla jorgensen on. Wang shu, pritzker prize winner, ningbo history museum, ningbo, china photo by lv hengzhong architect wang shu was selected for architectures highest honer, the pritzker prize. Wang shu born november 4, 1963 is a hangzhoubased architect and dean at the china academy of art, known for his thoughtful resistance to what he considers professionalized, soulless. Wang shu and lu wenyu of amateur architecture photographed by hailun ma for pinup. Mar 06, 2012 architect wang shu began his career at an opportune time in his countrys history. Wang shu imagining the house lars muller publishers. Buildings by chinese architect wang shuthis years winner of the pritzker. Im standing here alone because my partner, my wife lu wenyu, doesnt like to speak in public.
Amateur architecture studio hangzhou, china architects. Wang shu amateur architecture studio lars muller publishers. The worlds top architects on the most important projects of 2017 nycs met museum hosts the industrys leading lightsdavid adjaye, wang shu, elizabeth diller, among othersto reflect. Wang for the sam fox schools fumihiko maki lecture, as two days prior to his talk, mr. The opportunity for one architect to have designed an entire campus on this scale is perhaps unprecedented and it has coincided with wangs ascent from reluctant local architect to global icon, or at the very least a champion of. Published the same year as wang shus pritzker prize, the carefully crafted book down to the cover and binding acts as a view into the architects intentions. The fact that an architect from china has been selected by the jury represents a significant step in acknowledging the role that china will play in the development of architectural ideals.
Video april 2, 20 the architectural league of new york nurtures excellence in architecture, design, and urbanism, and stimulates thinking and debate about the critical design and building issues of our time. Wang shu is the first chinese architect to be awarded with the pritzker architecture prize. Wang shu takes a fresh look at historic and modern design. He received his first degree in architecture in 1985 and his masters degree in 1988, both from the nan nanjing institute of technology. Wang shu, chinese architect whose reuse of materials salvaged from demolition sites and thoughtful approach to setting and chinese tradition revealed his opposition to modern chinas relentless urbanization. The ningbo history museum in east chinas zhejiang province, designed by chinese architect wang shu. Wang shu and his wife, lu wenyu, founded amateur architecture studio in 1997 in hangzhou, china. I own three books on the 2012 pritzker prizewinning architect, who runs the studio with his wife, lu wenyu. Wang shu architect and professor was born in 1963 in urumqi, a city in xinjiang, the western most province of china. Apr 03, 2018 wang shu is the first chinese architect practicing in his own country to be awarded the pritzker architecture prize i. Wang shu brick architecture, architecture details, china.
Pritzker prizewinning architect and wallpaper design awards judge wang shu is a bold new voice in contemporary chinese architecture, offering a creative vision far removed from the starry superstructures that have come to characterise the countrys scene. With his practice partner and wife lu wenyu, he founded the firm amateur architecture studio. The architect spends as long as possible on the site, absorbing its atmosphere. Accompanying an exhibition of the same name at the louisiana museum of modern art, this publication examines the. Wang shu and his wife lu wenyu amateur architecture studio began designing the xiangshan school in 2002 and construction was completed in 2004 a testament to how rapidly projects get built. Accompanying an exhibition of the same name at the louisiana museum of modern art, this publication examines the recent work of the chinese architect wang shu, pritzker prize winner in 2012. The book provides unique insights into the work of an architect who has hitherto received little attention in europe, thereby addressing a considerable omission in the publishing world.