The SUSTech School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospital in Shenzhen, designed by Gerber Architekten, received an Honorable Mention in the “Hospital/Medical Centers” category at the 2025 International Architecture Award (learn more). In this highly competitive category, our project stood out among more than 500 international submissions – a recognition that underscores the innovative character of the design.

Our concept unites a medical faculty, an 800-bed teaching hospital, a library, as well as residential, sports, and recreational facilities into a holistic health campus. The buildings are oriented towards the surrounding landscape between mountain ridges and a river, creating an open and inviting connection between architecture and nature. Green podium levels and vertical planting integrate the complex harmoniously into its setting, fostering a healing and inspiring atmosphere for patients, students, and staff alike.

The award is presented by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in collaboration with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. It is one of the most prestigious international distinctions in architecture, honoring outstanding projects that set global benchmarks in design, functionality, and urban integration.