Unlike many well-known designers with a "returnee" background, Wang Shu was born and raised, studied undergraduate and master's degrees at Southeast University, studied PhD at Tongji University, and now teaches at China Academy of Fine Arts. However, people in the industry have also said meaningfully that "Wang Shu, a local institution, has won very few gold awards."

"Non-mainstream" seems to be the label that Wang Shu has been labeled since he set foot in this industry. On history, it can be traced back to college days. "Don't understand" is also a lot of people's evaluation of Wang Shu's architectural works. The controversy over the library of Zhengwen College of Soochow University, Xiangshan Campus of China Academy of Fine Arts, Ningbo Art Museum and the residential project "Qianjiang Times" in which he participated has never subsided. Wang Shu's former classmates and friends did not forget to "add fuel to the fire" again. "When I was in college, Wang Shu was not defined as an excellent student; His doctoral thesis did not get the excellent thesis of Tongji. "

As a master architect who is active in the front line of architecture in China, Wang Shu's works always bring a refreshing feeling to the world, even for people who are used to architecture. Wang Shu's works have unique symbolism and continuity with his unique views on the project site, exquisite expression of China's traditional culture in architecture and clever grasp of different building materials combinations.

Indeed, when he was successful in his studies, he was not in a hurry to gain benefits, but lived a "secluded" life in Hangzhou. During this period, he worked with craftsmen and approached his ideal China architectural art step by step in the most primitive and simple way. Perhaps it was the introspection in 1967 that made Wang Shu calm down in the impetuous society and noisy environment, carefully understand the essence and charm of China traditional culture, and explore its subtle relationship with architecture. This makes some of Wang Shu's works have the same attributes as traditional Chinese painting.

Wang Shu is wise, because he can keep a peaceful mind to discover the essence of architecture under the flashy world style; Wang Shu is wise, because he can embody his unique perspective and profound insight into China culture in his works design and run through it.

Lord Palombo, Chairman of the Pritzker Prize Jury, once commented on Wang Shu: "His works can transcend arguments and make Cheng Zhagen's architecture develop with its eternal and even world-wide historical background."

"The future of China's architecture has not abandoned its past." This is the reason why Time Magazine recognized Wang Shu most, and another recognition comes from Wang Shu's "environmental protection" concept in choosing building materials.