Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on November 04, 1963)

Happy Birthday, Wang Shu! May your celebrations be as timeless and beautifully balanced as the Vertical Courtyard Apartments you designed in Hangzhou. Your incredible talent for blending traditional Chinese aesthetics with contemporary architecture continues to inspire us all.

From crafting Soochow University's Library of Wenzheng College—where students now study surrounded by elegance—to winning prestigious awards that put China's architectural heritage on the global stage, you've built more than structures; you've created lasting legacies. Here's hoping this year brings even greater heights (and perhaps fewer blueprints scattered across your desk). Cheers to another remarkable chapter filled with creativity and joy!