Centre Pompidou Acquires 12 Architectural Models by MAD Architects

The Centre Pompidou in Paris has acquired 12 architectural models that represent 10 of the most significant projects by MAD Architects.

Pingtan Art Museum
Dimensions: 150*150*12 cm
Material(s): paint, resin, wood
Scale: 1:600
Photo: Shu He

Each model uniquely exemplifies MAD’s architectural vision, and expresses the firm’s core values which look to envisioning a futuristic architecture that is akin to dream-like earthscapes – one that creates a conversation with nature, the earth, and the sky.

Chaoyang Park Plaza
Dimensions: 29*60*30 cm
Material(s): concrete, resin
Scale: 1:400

The Centre Pompidou’s permanent acquisition of these models signifies the first major cultural institution in Europe to procure such a collection of MAD’s work; and will be acknowledged in an exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in April 2019.

Clover House
Dimensions: 32*27*23 cm
Material(s): acrylic, PVC, wood
Scale: 1:100

The collection illustrates projects developed between 2005 to the present day, and delineates how the firm’s design ethos and approach towards architecture has evolved. They represent a diverse range of works – from a family home transformed into a contemporary kindergarten, to residential towers that have been conceived as urban forests, to cultural buildings and mixed-use complexes that introduce natural forms and spaces into the city – that ignite a discourse about the future of architecture. Collectively, the 12 models express how MAD endeavors to create a balance between humanity, the city, and the environment, with a particular sensibility towards the spiritual and emotional needs of inhabitants, and their connection to nature.

East 34^th
Dimensions: 177*129*64 cm
Material(s): resin, wood
Scale: 1:100

Encompassing both built structures and those that are currently under construction, the selection of works includes: MAD’s first built international project, the “Absolute Towers” in Canada, also known locally as the “Marilyn Monroe Towers”; the “Harbin Opera House” and “Chaoyang Park Plaza” in China; “Clover House” in Japan; the “Lucas Museum of Narrative Art” in the USA; and, “UNIC Residential” – MAD’s first project to be completed in Paris, France this year.

Harbin Opera House (section)
Dimensions: 128*90*63 cm
Material(s): paint, resin, wood
Scale: 1:100
Photo: Shu He

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Harbin Opera House
Dimensions: 68*81.5*22 cm
Material(s): paint, resin, wood
Scale: 1:400
Photo: Shu He

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (Los Angeles)
Dimensions: 241*90*21 cm
Material(s): paint, PVC, wood
Scale: 1:300
Photo: CreatAR Images

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (Chicago)
Dimensions: 120*80*40 cm
Material(s): paint, resin, wood
Scale: 1:500
Photo: CreatAR Images

Absolute Towers
Dimensions: 111*56*125 cm
Material(s): foam, PLA, plastic, wood
Scale: 1:300
Photo: Fang Zhenning

Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center
Dimensions: 230*108*58 cm
Material(s): acrylic, crystal, PVC, wood
Scale: 1:300
Photo: CreatAR Images

UNIC Residential
Dimensions: 60*52.5*39 cm
Material(s): paint, resin, wood
Scale: 1:200

Yabuli CEF Conference Center
Dimensions: 217*181*42 cm
Material(s): acrylic, PVC, wood
Scale: 1:150
Photo: CreatAR Images