MAD’s undulating seashell gets down to business in China

Looking a bit like a strange oversized seashell among the snowy mountains of northeast China, MAD Architects’ Yabuli Entrepreneurs’ Congress Center does a fine job showcasing the firm’s trademark futuristic curving style. The project, underway since 20… Continue reading MAD’s undulating seashell gets down to business in China

MAD’s “hillside village” creates inner-city oasis in Beverly Hills

A “hillside village” has appeared in Beverly Hills, California. Named Gardenhouse, the greenery-covered project is the latest in a long line of remarkable works by Chinese firm MAD Architects and is designed to offer residents a pleasant escape from th… Continue reading MAD’s “hillside village” creates inner-city oasis in Beverly Hills

Otherworldly Wormhole Library overlooks South China Sea

Resembling some kind of strange alien structure – which is something you can say about a good chunk of MAD Architects’ previous output, to be fair – Wormhole Library is conceived as multipurpose destination for visitors to escape the bustle of every da… Continue reading Otherworldly Wormhole Library overlooks South China Sea

MAD’s waterfront park design looks like an alien outpost

Following major proposals for Shenzhen by MVRDV and NBBJ, MAD Architects has now revealed its own vision for the Chinese megacity. Shenzhen Bay Culture Park will create a new public park on the waterfront with a museum, theater, and more, and will be d… Continue reading MAD’s waterfront park design looks like an alien outpost

MAD heads to the hills for massive undulating sports complex

Rising out of the landscape like a series of undulating hills, MAD Architects’ Quzhou Sports Park is a large and ambitious project in China. The mixed-use development is now well underway, with the first phase due to be completed in 2021.Continue Readi… Continue reading MAD heads to the hills for massive undulating sports complex

George Lucas’ LA museum on track for late-2021 completion

The Renzo Piano-designed Academy Museum is due to be completed at the end of this year, but it’s not the only major movie-related museum planned for Los Angeles. After a turbulent start, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is now on track for a late-2021… Continue reading George Lucas’ LA museum on track for late-2021 completion

Riverbank theater inspired by traditional Chinese boats

MAD Architects has been commissioned to produce a new theater in Yiwu, Zhejian province, China. The building will be located on the banks of a river and its design is inspired by traditional local boats, complete with glass “sails” that serve… Continue reading Riverbank theater inspired by traditional Chinese boats

MAD's snowflake-shaped airport terminal references China's chilly north

Harbin Airport T3's design references Harbin’s geography and harsh cold climate

MAD Architects’ Harbin Opera House remains one of its most impressive projects to date and the firm has just revealed another striking project for the same region that also riffs on the bitterly cold conditions in that part of the world. Conceived for the existing Harbin Taiping International Airport, the Harbin Airport T3 resembles a giant snowflake.

..
Continue Reading MAD’s snowflake-shaped airport terminal references China’s chilly north

Category: Architecture

Tags:

Continue reading MAD's snowflake-shaped airport terminal references China's chilly north