Department of Architecture

Against the backdrop of the country’s fast-paced modernisation, the Department of Architecture and Design embraces the challenges of this exciting field in an open-minded and forward-thinking manner.

Department of Architecture

China presents a wealth of exciting architectural and design opportunities for students and researchers alike. Against the backdrop of the country’s fast-paced modernisation, the Department of Architecture embraces the challenges of this exciting field 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 design responses to issues facing society in local, regional and international contexts.

We take on real debates in architecture, challenging common perceptions and traditions in order to work towards a more sustainable future. Our unique location in Suzhou allows for students to delve into the dynamics of the city’s urban life, as well as its more intimate spaces. As our students engage with the city’s past and explore its present, we help guide them to design for an ever-expanding range of architectural practices.

Our aim is to educate a new generation of architects who are able to understand and participate in China’s ongoing transformation through their creative and technical competencies.

 

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Yearbook 2024-2025

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ABOUT

ABOUT

Best-practice global model for contemporary architectural education.

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

Our department has a number of research specialisations and areas of interest which inform our teaching.

INDUSTRY, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY

INDUSTRY, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY

Close links with globally firms, institutions and businesses.

DESIGN FAB LAB

DESIGN FAB LAB

With world-class studio spaces, modelling and construction workshops, and supported by a materials library, our students have access to all the equipment they need.

From mythological imagery to digital construction: architecture undergraduates explore 3D concrete printing

13 Jan 2026
From mythological imagery to digital construction: architecture undergraduates explore 3D concrete printing

From Jiu Xian to Torrão: A transnational dialogue through time, architecture, and filmmaking

09 Jan 2026
From Jiu Xian to Torrão: A transnational dialogue through time, architecture, and filmmaking

XJTLU faculty design integrates digital fabrication and well-being, winning multiple awards

27 Dec 2025
XJTLU faculty design integrates digital fabrication and well-being, winning multiple awards