MADNESS Style Art Center by MAD attracts attention with all its beauty. Architecture studio MAD has unveiled the design for the Nanhai Arts Center in Guangdong. Comprising three main buildings: a theater, a museum and a sports center. The complex will be located on the seaside, its form intended to mimic a continuous water wave. Its undulating roof, made of translucent plastic, will connect the open spaces and integrate the different venues. In addition, tree-like columns will be used inside the structure, with visuals emphasizing the use of wood. The design of the Nanhai Art Center aims to be a contemporary cultural venue. Combining environmental aesthetics and functionality to give the area a unique identity.
Nanhai Art Center
MAD presents an undulating design for the Nanhai Arts Center, which will be located on the seafront in Guangdong. This mixed-use center will consist of three parts: theater, museum and sports center, with a total area of 121,275 square meters. The project is conceived as a cultural venue for Guangzhou and Foshan residents and is inspired by traditional Guangdong culture, with a particular focus on social gatherings. The design of the Nanhai Art Center aims to provide ample spaces for these activities. The roof of the center will have a wavy appearance similar to the wide roof eaves reflecting the traditional architecture of the region.
This roof will be covered with a translucent type of plastic called white ETFE. The images show that the roof covering will be supported by wood-like columns.
The plan of the Nanhai Arts Center, organized around a central axis, includes the main buildings, which include the museum and the theater. The theater, called the Grand Theater, will include a 1,500-seat amphitheater and a 600-seat multipurpose hall. On the other side will be the sports center, which will include sports facilities such as swimming pools, basketball and badminton courts.
MAD Design
Nanhai Art Center’s proposal also includes commercial spaces along the waterfront. Sustainable features such as photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting facilities and vertical planting systems are also included. MAD plans to begin construction of the project in 2024 and complete it in 2029. What do you think about MADNESS Style Art Center by MAD?
