The building design concept is highly influence by the local culture of Suzhou and its famous gardens. In the traditional gardens of Suzhou you will always find the famous Scholar Stone. This limestone, eroded over time by wind and water, can be find on dozens of islands and along miles of shoreline surrounding the Taihu lake, on the west side of the city. Appreciate by Chinese scholars in the ancient time, this stone is an essential part of Chinese culture and referred as the Stone of Knowledge. The building is in fact a modern interpretation of the traditional Chinese garden of Suzhou. Being the main building of this university, it will host a wide range of functions that need to be separated one from each other. The main functions are: the Administration Center with the high direction, the Learning and Resource Center, the Training Center and the Student Activities and Service Center. ...Collapse

The Xi’An Jiaotong-Liverpool University is located in the new University Campus of Suzhou. Fully integrated in the new Industrial Park of the city, this campus will host the most famous universities of China and abroad. The Xi’An Jiaotong-Liverpool University will be at the center of this new Campus and one of the main players. It will offer education and training in sciences, engineering and management. This campus is the direct result of the People’s Republic of China Open Policy and Globalization of Education. ...Collapse