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why MAD’s ma yansong made TIME’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people
- Ma Yansong, the founder of MAD, was included in TIME's 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential People for reshaping architecture with a focus on emotional resonance and human connection to nature.
- George Lucas praises Ma's work for its ability to inspire and amaze, comparing him to the iconic Zaha Hadid in revolutionizing architecture.
- MAD's projects blend architecture, art, and landscape, favoring experiential design over pure functionality.
- Ma Yansong's projects like One River North in Denver and the Lucas Museum in Los Angeles prioritize experience and connection with nature.
- His upcoming project, Shenzhen Bay Culture Park, aims to create a slower, contemplative environment along China's coastline, contrasting modern urban fabric.
- Quzhou Sports Park demonstrates a harmonious integration of monumental public architecture with nature, focusing on accessibility and environmental connection.
- Ma's architectural style is characterized by curved forms and immersive elements, such as the canyon-like tower in Denver and the Lucas Museum in LA.
- The Fenix Museum of Migration in Rotterdam showcases MAD's bold interventions in historic settings, with a symbolic Tornado staircase representing migration's paths.
- Tunnel of Light in Japan's Echigo-Tsumari region transforms a historic tunnel into a participatory art installation that reconnects visitors with nature.
- Ma Yansong's architectural vision emphasizes creating emotional and sensorial experiences that heal, inspire, and evoke wonder in the world.
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