About MAD

MAD is a global architecture studio working across architecture, urbanism, interiors, product design, and art to create immersive environments where the built form connects deeply with emotion and experience.

MAD is a global architecture studio founded in 2004 by Ma Yansong, led by Ma Yansong, Dang Qun and Yosuke Hayano, with offices in Beijing, Los Angeles, and Rome. The studio approaches architecture through its relationship to culture, society and nature, to design spaces that connect environment, community and the individual.

For over two decades, MAD has pursued architecture that unites expressive from with rich spatial experiences, seeking to answer the emotional and spiritual needs of urban life. Notable works include the Harbin Opera House, China Philharmonic Concert Hall, YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten, Jiaxing Train Station, Quzhou Sports Park, Hainan Science Museum, Tencent Tengyun Center, Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza, and Anji Culture and Art Center in China, as well as the Absolute Towers (Mississauga, Canada), UNIC Residences (Paris, France), the Tunnel of Light (Echigo-Tsumari, Japan), FENIX (Rotterdam, the Netherlands), and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (Los Angeles, USA).

Beyong buildings, MAD explores architecture’s role in contemporary culture through exhibitions, publications and public art, including MAD X at Centre Pompidou, Paris; Shanshui City at UCCA, Beijing; Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion (MoCAUP, Shenzhen; HKDI Gallery, Hong Kong), and Ma Yansong: Architecture and Emotion (Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam). Publications include MAD Dinner, Shanshui City, MAD X, MAD Rhapsody, Rethinking Social Housing: China To The World, Untamed Landscape, and Tell Your Dreams.

DISCIPLINES

We are a multi-disciplinary studio that approaches creative design through the disciplines of architecture, urbanism, interior design, product design, and art. This comprehensive approach enables us to craft immersive and harmonious environments where every element - from the grand architectural vision to the minutest details of furniture and art - cohesively contributes to a unified aesthetic. By blurring the lines between these disciplines, we not only shape the built environment but also cultivate unique experiences that transcend traditional boundaries, reimagining the way we interact with the built world.

PROGRAM TYPES

We have worked on a wide range of program typologies, showcasing our versatility and innovation in the field of architecture. Our portfolio encompasses projects spanning from master plans to cultural institutions, residential developments, and adaptive reuse. Our visionary approach to design transcends programmatic boundaries, enabling us to create iconic structures that reflect our vision of blending nature, art, and sustainability with the practical needs of each programmatic context. This breadth of experience and expertise demonstrates our ability to adapt and excel across a wide spectrum of architectural challenges and project types.

VALUES

We are committed to developing a future shaped by experiential, innovative and technologically-advanced designs that embody a contemporary interpretation of humanities affinity for nature. With a vision for future cities founded on the spiritual and emotional needs of residents, MAD endeavors to create a balance between humanity, the city, and the environment. Across the world, we strive to create buildings that are contextually relevant and responsive to their surroundings such as urban planning, local traditions, and climate conditions. We believe in close collaboration with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the design and construction process with an iterative design approach to achieve the best possible outcomes.