"Chaoyang Park Plaza is about how to carry the traditional culture into a new format in modern architecture. Instead of building a boundary between the city and the park, I tried to design this building to emerge from the natural landscape."
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Ma Yansong, born in 1975 in Beijing, is a trailblazing Chinese architect renowned for his innovative and nature-inspired designs. As the founding principal of MAD Architects, he has redefined contemporary architecture through projects like the iconic Absolute Tower in Canada and the futuristic Harbin Opera House in China. Ma’s work embodies a philosophy that harmonizes human experience with the natural environment, earning him numerous accolades and establishing him as a pivotal figure in modern architecture. His legacy lies in his commitment to creating spaces that resonate with the rhythm of nature.
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"Architecture is about experience: not only visual but also what you can touch, what you can feel."
Ma Yansong"In a traditional Japanese or Chinese garden, it's not only about the building or temple but about the whole setup - the structure, the landscape, the light, the plants, the water. The whole experience that makes your life there so beautiful."
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"Since the Industrial Revolution, we tend to use technology to show our power: you know, we build high-rises, towers, big buildings that become symbols of power and capitalism. We don't talk about how emotions and nature can be connected."
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