“What stories could these walls tell?” I wonder. Here stands the \u6587\u535a\u697c in Shanghai. It is more than just a building. It is a repository of history. It is a place where past and present converge.
The \u6587\u535a\u697c is located on the Minhang campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. You will find it south of the Ziqi Donglai Gate. It sits at the start of Xuanhuai Avenue. This five-story building spans approximately 30000 square meters. It serves as the main office space for the Archives and Museums Management Center. The Jiao Da Museum the校史 Museum and the Archives are all housed here.
The design philosophy of \u6587\u535a\u697c embraces two core concepts. These are “drinking water to remember the source” and “dialogue between time and space”. The building intertwines historical elements with modern aesthetics. The subtle changes in the ground’s curved texture echo the rippling Tianpeng pattern above. This conveys the idea of unity between heaven and earth. The design seeks to express harmony between top and bottom. It blends classic elegance with the unique characteristics of Jiao Tong University. The \u6587\u535a\u697c showcases the university’s past, present and future.
The \u6587\u535a\u697c together with the Ziqi Donglai Gate and the statue of Xuanhuai. They create the most solemn and historically rich area on campus. The building stands tall between heaven and earth. From the faint morning light to the gathering dusk. From the drifting white clouds to the twinkling stars. Every moment casts unique shadows that please the eye.
In recent times the Archives and Museums Management Center launched a photography contest. This was themed around the \u6587\u535a\u697c. Campus photography enthusiasts actively participated. Many submitted their work. From these submissions 20 representative pieces were selected. They show the artistic beauty of this place.
The \u6587\u535a\u697c also received a sketch from Ying Yuqing. She is an alumna of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute. This artwork like every photo submitted embodies deep affection. It fills us with joy and emotion.
Strolling through the campus. Wandering along the banks of the Wenbo River. We experience the universe. We feel the passage of time. We witness flowers bloom and fade. We appreciate the beauty within.
Every experience is a prelude. As the year draws to a close. Let us look forward to the beauty of 2021 together. The Archives and Museums Management Center is located at 1954 Huashan Road Shanghai.
In April 2021 Shanghai Jiao Tong University held the opening ceremony. This marked the opening of the new校史 Museum in the \u6587\u535a\u697c. The new校史 Museum is located on the third floor of the \u6587\u535a\u697c. It covers an exhibition area of 2350 square meters. With a display line of nearly 500 meters. The museum comprehensively showcases the university’s century-old history. It highlights its cultural traditions. It presents its achievements and contributions to society. The exhibition features nearly 460 items of archives relics and precious documents. It includes over 1200 photographs. It also contains more than 20 pieces of video material. Many of these are being shown to the public for the first time. The museum displays several “treasures of the museum”. These include Sheng Xuanhuai’s draft. There is also a memorial tablet for the martyrs Li Dazhao and Fan Hongxiao. You can see Yang Jiachi’s功勋 medal. A model of the Tiankun dredger is displayed.
The Archives and Museums Building stands 23.5 meters tall. Its construction area is 29965 square meters. It has one underground floor and five floors above ground. It was planned to be completed and put into use in 2021. The completed Archives and Museums Building will serve as a new platform. This will enable the school to archive history and build museums. It will provide a new venue for cultural and artistic exchange.