A leading voice in architecture
Find out more about our Department, from our RIBA accreditation to our research specialisms to our state-of-the-art facilities.
Modern China presents a wealth of exciting opportunities for architecture students and researchers. Against the backdrop of the country’s fast-paced modernisation, the Department of Architecture engages with the challenges and contradictions of architecture in China in an open-minded and forward-thinking manner. Our students benefit from the experience of our international academic staff, who actively participate in and promote meaningful and innovative architectural responses to issues facing society in local, regional and international contexts.
As academics and architects we are involved in real debates that challenge common perceptions and evaluate traditions in order to propose sustainable futures. Our unique location in Suzhou allows in-depth explorations of the dynamics of the city’s urban life as well as its more intimate spaces, our design thinking recognised for its excellence is also applicable in broader contexts. Confronted with the city's past and engaged in its present, our students are guided to design for the expanding range of architectural practices.
View our fifth Yearbook online, showcasing work produced by students in the BEng Architecture, BEng Architectural Engineering and MArchDes degrees.
Programmes
Level
Mission and vision
With a focus on China, we aim to establish a best-practice global model for contemporary architectural education.
RIBA accreditation
We are the first mainland Chinese University to gain unconditional Part 1 and Part 2 accreditation from the RIBA for our Bachelor and Masters programmes.
Research specialisms
Our Department has a number of research specialisms and areas of interest which inform our teaching.
Industry, business and community
The Department has, and continues to develop, close links with globally influential firms, institutions, and businesses along with local communities.
Facilities
With world-class studio spaces, modelling and construction workshops, supported by a materials library, our students have access to all the equipment they need.
Year out in practice
We urge students to take a year out in practice at the end of their final-year undergraduate degrees. If you’re an employer and would like to offer opportunities to our students, get in touch.
Find out more-
Telephone
+86 (0)512 8816 1789 -
Email
[email protected] -
Address
Department of Architecture
Design Building (DB), South Campus
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Chongwen Road
Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District
Suzhou Industrial Park
Suzhou
P. R. China
215123
