On July 30, 2025, Marius Ryrko, International Managing Director at Gerber Architekten, gave a lecture at Tongji University in Shanghai titled “Blueprint for Wellness: Crafting Nature-Inspired Spaces.” He demonstrated how architecture and landscape design can create livable environments – using examples such as the SUS Tech School of Medicine & SUS Tech Affiliated Hospital in Shenzhen, as well as other projects in China, the Middle East, and Europe.

Through a range of current projects – from healthcare buildings and office complexes to large-scale masterplans – Marius Ryrko illustrated how varying site conditions require tailored design strategies. His talk emphasized that architecture is about more than form: it’s about quality of life, climate resilience, and cultural identity.

Ryrko’s presentation underlined the importance of an integrated design approach that balances ecological, social, and functional aspects. Thoughtfully designed spaces, he argued, play a vital role in shaping sustainable, healthy, and human-centered urban environments.

We sincerely thank Tongji University for the invitation and the inspiring professional exchange.