Artist-Wang-Shu

Xiangshan-Campus

The Xiangshan Campus of China Art Academy is located in Zantang Town, Hangzhou, with a construction area of 64,000 square meters.

a black and white map of xiangshan campus

after years

Xiangshan Campus was controversial when it was first built due to its dark colours and austere style.

However, the trees planted at the time have grown beyond the building, and the original grey walls are now covered in green leaves. Wang's design for future is complete now.

a building in 2007 and 2021

2007-2021

“ A series of oddly shaped buildings stood awkwardly and ugly at first, but over time, they became so harmonious and natural. “

a student in Xiangshan Campus

overlook of the campus

2007-2021

overlook of the campus

“ I used to dislike Wang Shu's architecture, but now that I've lived in Xiangshan for a few years, the architecture and the environment have become one. “

a student in Xiangshan Campus

campus with students in 2007 and 2021

2007-2021

ocampus with students in 2007 and 2021
a buliding coverd by trees

Wang Shu limited the height of his work here to 13 meters, because when a tree grows up, he hopes that its canopy can surpass the house.

bulidings coverd by trees

“ Xiangshan really has a natural feeling of vitality. ”

a visitor in Xiangshan Campus

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