概要
With a vision for the city of the future based in the spiritual and emotional needs of residents, Ma endeavors to create a balance between humanity, the city, and the environment, committed to developing futuristic, organic, and technologically-advanced designs that embody a contemporary interpretation of the Eastern affinity for nature. In 2014, Ma won an international competition and was commissioned as the chief architect for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in the United States, becoming the first Chinese architect entrusted with the design of a major overseas cultural landmark. Since designing the “Floating Island” in 2002, Ma has been exploring the ideal future of living through international practices. Over the past 20 years, Ma has led design of signature projects such as Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, Fenix Museum in Rotterdam, Tunnel of Light in Japan, Shenzhen Bay Cultural Park in China, etc. Parallel to his design practice, he also explores the cultural values of cities and architecture through domestic and international solo exhibitions, publications, and art works. He is the curator of China Pavilion at the 19th International Architettura Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, Italy (2025), and the guest editor of domus 2026.