The Louvre Architect's Work: Suzhou Museum

Do you know the masterpiece that architectural master I. M. Pei, famous for the Louvre Pyramid, dedicated to his hometown? It is the Suzhou Museum. Opened in 2006, this place perfectly embodies Pei's architectural philosophy of harmonizing tradition and modernity, and the museum itself is considered a work of art.


A Museum in a Garden, a New Language of Architecture

The Suzhou Museum reinterprets the aesthetic of traditional Suzhou gardens, with their white walls, black roofs, water, and stone, using modern glass and steel. With various courtyards and water features seamlessly connected, the entire museum feels like one massive garden. This perfectly reflects Pei's philosophy that "new buildings must respect the past but be rewritten in today's language." Its architectural beauty, which harmonizes with the adjacent Prince Zhong's Residence, leaves a deep impression on visitors.


A Serene Space Filled with Natural Light

The Suzhou Museum, spanning approximately 11,000 square meters, boasts an original architectural beauty that is both unobtrusive and commanding. Using a delicate system of natural light and metal shades, it has created a serene space where the artifacts shine in their most beautiful state.

Just a 30-minute high-speed train ride from Shanghai's glamorous skyline, travel to the Suzhou Museum, which feels like a calm ink painting, and experience the tranquility of architecture and art.