MAD Studio

MAD Architects (sometimes referred to as MAD) is a global design practice led by founder Ma Yansong, and partners Dang Qun, and Yosuke Hayano. MAD Architects boldly challenges conventions in thought, action, and spirit by pushing the boundaries of architecture, urbanism, interior and product design, fashion, and art. With offices located in Los Angeles, Rome, and Beijing, MAD's strength and inspiration comes from a team of over 150 architects and designers from 15+ countries representing all walks of life from every corner of the world.

MAD Architects portfolio is a testament to innovative and thoughtful approach, spanning from master plans to cultural spaces and from residential to hospitality, office, mixed-use, education, transportation, sports, and adaptive reuse projects. MADs projects are imbued with a forward-looking perspective, integrating nature in surreal, dreamy ways to create beautiful, experiential spaces that are accessible and inclusive. Their designs foster a deep connection to people and the environment, promoting physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.

MAD Architects pioneers advanced technologies and sustainable principles into their work. Their constructions not only stand the test of time but also redefine it. MAD is a renowned leader in creating bold, memorable designs that inspire and elevate the human spirit and natural experience.

Significant Projects

 * Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, On-going - Los Angeles, California, USA
 * Jiaxing Train Station - Jiaxing, China
 * Quzhou Sports Park - Quzhou, China
 * Harbin Opera House, 2015 – Harbin, China
 * Yue Cheng Kindergarten Courtyard - Beijing, China
 * FENIX Museum - Rotterdam, Netherlands
 * Tunnel of Light - Japan
 * Shenzhen Bay Culture Park - Shenzhen, China
 * Pingtan Art Museum - Pingtan, China
 * Harbin Grand Theatre,
 * China Wood Sculpture Museum, 2012 – Harbin, China
 * Ordos Museum, 2011 – Ordos, China
 * National Art Museum of China - Beijing, China
 * Hutong Bubble, 2009 – Beijing, China
 * Wormhole library, 2021 – Hainan

Residential/Hospitality projects

 * Gardenhouse, 2020 - Beverly Hills, California, USA
 * Huangshan Mountain Village, 2017 - Huangshan, China
 * 71 Via Boncompagni, 2019 - Rome, Italy
 * Sanya Phoenix Island, 2018 - Sanya, China
 * UNIC (Parc Clichy-Batignolles), 2019 – Paris, France
 * Baiziwan Social Housing, 2017 - Beijing, China
 * Conrad Hotel, 2013 – Beijing, China
 * Absolute Towers, 2012 – Mississauga, Canada
 * Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, 2012 – Huzhou, China
 * Fake Hills, 2015 – Beihei, China
 * Soho Shanghai - Shanghai, China
 * Urban Forest, 2009 – Chongqing, China
 * Taichung Convention Center - Tai Chung, Taiwan
 * Hongluo Clubhouse – Beijing, China

Commercial/Office projects

 * Xinhee Research & Design Center, 2018 – Xiamen, China
 * Chaoyang Park Plaza, 2017 – Beijing, China
 * Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center, Under construction – Nanjing, China
 * Sino-Steel International Plaza & MGM Mirage, 2018 - Tianjin, China

Educational projects

 * Clover House, 2016 - Aichi, Japan

Exhibitions

 * 2016 "Invisible Border", Milan Design Week, Milan, Italy
 * 2015 "MADe in China", Danish Architecture Center, Solo Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark
 * 2015 "Architectures for Dogs", Shanghai Himalayas Museum, Shanghai, China
 * 2015 Shenzhen & Hong Kong Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism Architecture, Shenzhen, China
 * 2014 Shanshui City Exhibition, Solo Exhibition, Beijing, China
 * 2014 “The Changing Skyline” - Beijing Design Week, Beijing, China
 * 2014 “Future Cities -- High Mountain, Flowing Water” China Shan-Shui City Design Exhibition Berlin, Germany
 * 2014 “Silhouette Shanshui”, “Across Chinese Cities - Beijing”, 14th Venice Architecture Exhibition Venice, Italy
 * 2013 Shanshui City Exhibition, Solo Exhibition Beijing, China
 * 2012 Between the Modernity and Tradition, Solo Exhibition, ICO Museum Madrid, Spain
 * 2011 Verso Est: Chinese Architectural Landscape, MAXXI, Rome, Italy Rome, Italy
 * 2010 "Feelings Are Facts", Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), Exhibition with Olafur Eliasson, Beijing, China

Art/Installation projects

 * Super Star: A Mobile China Town, 2006-2018 - 11th Venice Architecture Biennale
 * Rebuilt WTC - New York, USA
 * Ink Ice, 2006 - Beijing, China
 * Fish Tank, 2004