"Architecture Is Not Jewelry": Xing Ruan on Building for Time, Not Perfection
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
15/25
Freshness
22/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
In 2023, the School of Design Building at Shanghai Jiao Tong University opened its doors after a complete remodeling and adaptation of an existing structure. Designed by architect and scholar Xing Ruan , who also serves as Dean of the school, the building went on to receive two recognitions at the Prix Versailles : the World Title of the Most Beautiful Campus and the Special Prize for an Interior,
