WKU Earns Global Glory for Its Architectural Brilliance

WKU's Student Learning & Activity Center (SLAC), the campus's central landmark, has been officially named among the world's most beautiful campuses honored by the Prix Versailles for its exceptional architecture and design.

Student Learning and Activity Center (SLAC) at Wenzhou-Kean University

WKU Office of Campus Construction and Logistics Director Mr. Zhu Ge accepted the Prix Versailles 2024 award on behalf of WKU at a ceremony held earlier this month at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Director Zhu Ge highlighted that the SLAC fuses Eastern and Western architectural design concepts. He emphasized the building's reflection of WKU's commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental awareness. Director Zhu also reaffirmed WKU's ongoing efforts to develop a connected and sustainable campus in the years to come.

The Prix Versailles is an international series of architectural awards celebrating contemporary projects worldwide, recognizing excellence in design, innovation, and sustainability. The annual "World's Most Beautiful" achievements highlight exceptional architecture and design projects that elevate and beautify living environments.

SLAC was bestowed with the prestigious "World's Most Beautiful" achievement title with five other world-class university buildings in Singapore, the USA, the UK, and France. Each building is recognized as a laureate by the Prix Versailles, having evinced exceptional design, creativity, and ecological efficiency.