Name: Urban architecture inspired by mountains, clouds and volcanoes
Uploaded: 2019-11-07T20:51:46Z
Duration: 12 min 41 s
Description: Taking inspiration from nature, architect Ma Yansong designs breathtaking buildings that break free from the boxy symmetry of so many modern cities. His exuberant and graceful work -- from a pair of curvy skyscrapers that "dance" with each other to an opera house that looks like a snow-capped mountain -- shows us the beauty of architecture that defies norms.

Taking inspiration from nature, architect Ma Yansong designs breathtaking buildings that break free from the boxy symmetry of so many modern cities. His exuberant and graceful work -- from a pair of curvy skyscrapers that "dance" with each other to an opera house that looks like a snow-capped mountain -- shows us the beauty of architecture that defies norms.

Ma Yansong: Urban architecture inspired by mountains, clouds and volcanoes

Urban architecture inspired by mountains, clouds and volcanoes

Reimagining urban spaces as extensions of nature offers a blueprint for cities that harmonize with their natural settings.

Blending architecture with nature, curvy towers in Mississauga and an opera house resembling a snow mountain redefine urban landscapes.

Designing buildings as extensions of natural forms, like mountains and clouds, provides a harmonious blend of architecture and environment.