Futuristic ferry terminal would be right at home on a sci-fi movie set

Commissioned to transform the site of an existing cargo terminal in China into a new ferry terminal, MAD Architects has taken a typically unique approach. The firm draws inspiration from existing gantry cranes on the site to design a remarkably futuris… Continue reading Futuristic ferry terminal would be right at home on a sci-fi movie set

Extraordinary high-rise fills cracked facade with greenery

Following the completion of its first US residential project in Los Angeles last year, MAD Architects has unveiled plans for another in Denver that’s also infused with nature. Named One River North, the stunning high-rise will be defined by its unusual… Continue reading Extraordinary high-rise fills cracked facade with greenery

“Office of the future” aims to be a rising star in Hollywood

The latest US project by the always interesting MAD Architects sees the studio design a striking glazed tower for Hollywood. Described as the office of the future by the firm, the high-rise building would include lots of greenery and foster a healthy w… Continue reading “Office of the future” aims to be a rising star in Hollywood

MAD Architects has head in the clouds with new science and tech museum

It’s fair to say that MAD Architects draws a lot of inspiration from clouds, with notable recent projects including the Aranya Cloud Center and the Cloudscape of Haikou. The firm continues this trend with the Hainan Science and Technology Museum, which… Continue reading MAD Architects has head in the clouds with new science and tech museum

MAD reflects on pure and simple for “floating cloud” events center

A cloud is forming in Qinhuangdao, China, though it’s not some kind of odd meteorological event, but the latest project by MAD Architects. Named the Aranya Cloud Center, it’s currently under construction and will serve as a flexible events space for th… Continue reading MAD reflects on pure and simple for “floating cloud” events center

Civic center’s stunning sweeping curves encircle multi-use public park

Following its unveiling of a huge train station in the ancient Chinese city of Jiaxing, MAD Architects is now set to return to the area with a new civic center. As was the case with the train station, the building will incorporate significant greenery,… Continue reading Civic center’s stunning sweeping curves encircle multi-use public park

MAD’s spaceship-like library lands on Chinese coast

MAD Architects wowed us with its initial concept for the Wormhole Library and happily the finished design looks just as out-of-this-world as the renders suggested it would. The project, now officially renamed the Cloudscape of Haikou, is complete and h… Continue reading MAD’s spaceship-like library lands on Chinese coast

Five exciting architecture projects to look forward to in 2021

Despite the challenges and delays caused by COVID-19, 2021 looks set to be an outstanding year for architecture, with many high-profile projects planned for completion. With this in mind, we’ve chosen five exciting projects we’re looking forward to thi… Continue reading Five exciting architecture projects to look forward to in 2021

MAD Architects’ otherworldly Wormhole Library nears completion

MAD Architects consistently puts out some of the most interesting architecture projects around and the firm’s out-of-this-world Wormhole Library is no exception. The building is now nearing completion and some newly released construction photos offer a… Continue reading MAD Architects’ otherworldly Wormhole Library nears completion

MAD’s massive train station blends old and new

Construction is underway on an ambitious new project by MAD Architects. It will involve the creation of a largely underground modern train station and the rebuilding of a historic train station building that will serve as a railway museum on the site, … Continue reading MAD’s massive train station blends old and new