Wang Shu , 48 , wins architecture 's premier prize . Score: 6 One of his most celebrated buildings , the Ningbo Historic Museum , used recycled materials collected from the nearby area to construct a modern building that paid homage to the past . ` He studied closely with artisans for almost a decade to learn about his materials . Wang studied exclusively in China , unlike many of his contemporaries .
Wang Shu , 48 , wins architecture 's premier prize . Score: 6 He studied closely with artisans for almost a decade to learn about his materials . Wang studied exclusively in China , unlike many of his contemporaries .