MAD no doubt is one of the most recognized architectural practices in China and worldwide. Every year, MAD receives countless job and internship
applications. To be able to work at MAD will definitely enrich your career as even though the people working here might have been lucky, but are
undeniably outstanding. What could possibly be on the minds of the MAD interns?
MAD无疑是中国最受瞩目的建筑师事务所之一，同时在世界范围内也受到极高的关注。
MAD每年都收到来自全世界不计其数的工作申请和实习申请。
能够进入MAD学习和工作一段时间，职业生涯无疑会变得精彩丰富，
在这里的人们，也许是幸运的，但肯定是优秀的。
在MAD工作的实习生们，他们脑子里天马星空的想法是什么样的?
Who is your favorite architect? Why?
I believe that as an architect, one should always learn from the nature. Nature, as the greatest architect has provided us with unlimited kinds of
ideas and thoughts.
What is the major characteristic of your current school’s education?
It cannot be characterized because it enjoys a huge variety of thoughts, theories and methods.
What have you gained during the MAD internship?
Mr. Bao’s lecture on traditional Chinese ways of worship, as well as his opinion on the diversion of ancient Chinese and Greek culture.
What are your thoughts and feelings upon Chinese Architecture and the environment? Any suggestion?
The categorization of so-called “Chinese Architecture” is merely a compromise. It is stuck in between the context of globalization and localization.
Therefore it either go down to a narrower regional scope or fit itself to the larger international and universal scale. Localization, I believe, may be
a better way.
What is your dream?
To free myself from talking about dreams by realizing them instantly and adamantly.
What would you do if you were not an architect?
A client.
What is your dream project?
Complete freedom and abundant resource.
What is your favorite project in your portfolio? Why?
My favorite project is the portfolio itself, because making such a portfolio encouraged me reevaluate and rethink about my projects. The feeling
about each project is much more important compared with the projects themselves.
最喜欢的建筑师是谁？为什么？
我认为作为一名建筑师，我们应当时刻从大自然学习、向大自然学习。大自然作为最伟大的建筑师，为我们提供了无数有价值的思路和想法。
你所在学校的教育特点？
我认为我所在的学校的建筑学教育并不能用某一“特点”所概括。如果一定要概括，“包容不同的特点”可能是一种较为信服的概括方式。
在MAD实习最大的收获是什么？
包老师关于中国古代祭祀文化的讲座，以及由此引申出来的古代中国和古代希腊文化产生差异的原因。
你对中国建筑的感触是什么？建议是什么？
我认为，所谓“中国建筑”的分类方法本身是一种折衷，一种夹在建筑全球化和本土化语境之间的折衷。所以，我认为若要打破这样的折衷，可以
有两种方式，一是更加立足于小范围场所精神的研究，探索本土化的道路。另一种则是探求一种放之四海皆准的建筑方式。两者中，本土化可能是
一种更恰当的方式。
你的梦想是什么？
不再空谈梦想，而是做坚定积极的实践者。
你如果不当建筑师会选择什么职业？
甲方。
你梦想中的项目是什么样的？
完全的自由，充分的资源。
在自己的作品集中，你最喜欢的作品是什么？为什么？
我最喜欢的是作品集本身。制作作品集的过程可以让我去重新评价每一个作品，由此得到的对每个作品的感觉可能比作品本身更重要。
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CCTV - The Ultimate Need of a National Press.
What are the challenges?
Why should we put such a colossal building right in the center of Beijing CBD? Only after we figure out this unique Chinese problem will discussing
the rebuild become possible.
What is the attitude of this national press?
CCTV as a national press, always stands on the opposite side of cultural freedom. As a result, the relationship between CCTV and the city is more
like a kind of cultural collision. A unique scene must be created. It can be achieved by lifting large public buildings, giving back the residents city
space.
Model Making
Concrete is chosen as the material of the model in order to achieve the effect of rock hitting the ground.
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It is a really confusing design.
Strategies
The basic strategy dealing with the old city of Beijing is to maximize the use of underground space. In the meantime, I hope to create a sense of
conflict between the old city and the new building.
Water Flows in Hutong
I intend to create a feeling of water flows in Hutong. Flowing water as a motion figure will become an activation to old city.
Is it a proper solution?
From the time I got this design brief, I have always be wondering whether it is a proper thing to build a modern commercial complex in the old city
of Beijing. If one urban complex has to be built, I believe that imitating old building forms is not an active solution to this problem and has no
contribution to the future.
To conclude, I believe that the best way to protect an old city is to repair it, not to replace it with many fancy new buildings.
3
Slum in the center of Beijing CBD.
How isit done?
By dividing the mega structure into sellable pieces of in-air land, we can fill the structure with variable kinds of buildings. Built spontaneously by
residents, those buildings can create a live variety of living environment.
Completing the CBD Walking System
We chose parking area inside CBD as our building site, and connected those residential buildings and those commercial ones with a walking system.
The walking system is also equipped with small shops alongside the roads.
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Name: Zhu Wumengjian 朱吴孟健
Educational Institution: Tsinghua University
Year: Senior Year
Nationality: P.R. China
Email: zwmj-9304@163.com
applications. To be able to work at MAD will definitely enrich your career as even though the people working here might have been lucky, but are
undeniably outstanding. What could possibly be on the minds of the MAD interns?
MAD无疑是中国最受瞩目的建筑师事务所之一，同时在世界范围内也受到极高的关注。
MAD每年都收到来自全世界不计其数的工作申请和实习申请。
能够进入MAD学习和工作一段时间，职业生涯无疑会变得精彩丰富，
在这里的人们，也许是幸运的，但肯定是优秀的。
在MAD工作的实习生们，他们脑子里天马星空的想法是什么样的?
Who is your favorite architect? Why?
I believe that as an architect, one should always learn from the nature. Nature, as the greatest architect has provided us with unlimited kinds of
ideas and thoughts.
What is the major characteristic of your current school’s education?
It cannot be characterized because it enjoys a huge variety of thoughts, theories and methods.
What have you gained during the MAD internship?
Mr. Bao’s lecture on traditional Chinese ways of worship, as well as his opinion on the diversion of ancient Chinese and Greek culture.
What are your thoughts and feelings upon Chinese Architecture and the environment? Any suggestion?
The categorization of so-called “Chinese Architecture” is merely a compromise. It is stuck in between the context of globalization and localization.
Therefore it either go down to a narrower regional scope or fit itself to the larger international and universal scale. Localization, I believe, may be
a better way.
What is your dream?
To free myself from talking about dreams by realizing them instantly and adamantly.
What would you do if you were not an architect?
A client.
What is your dream project?
Complete freedom and abundant resource.
What is your favorite project in your portfolio? Why?
My favorite project is the portfolio itself, because making such a portfolio encouraged me reevaluate and rethink about my projects. The feeling
about each project is much more important compared with the projects themselves.
最喜欢的建筑师是谁？为什么？
我认为作为一名建筑师，我们应当时刻从大自然学习、向大自然学习。大自然作为最伟大的建筑师，为我们提供了无数有价值的思路和想法。
你所在学校的教育特点？
我认为我所在的学校的建筑学教育并不能用某一“特点”所概括。如果一定要概括，“包容不同的特点”可能是一种较为信服的概括方式。
在MAD实习最大的收获是什么？
包老师关于中国古代祭祀文化的讲座，以及由此引申出来的古代中国和古代希腊文化产生差异的原因。
你对中国建筑的感触是什么？建议是什么？
我认为，所谓“中国建筑”的分类方法本身是一种折衷，一种夹在建筑全球化和本土化语境之间的折衷。所以，我认为若要打破这样的折衷，可以
有两种方式，一是更加立足于小范围场所精神的研究，探索本土化的道路。另一种则是探求一种放之四海皆准的建筑方式。两者中，本土化可能是
一种更恰当的方式。
你的梦想是什么？
不再空谈梦想，而是做坚定积极的实践者。
你如果不当建筑师会选择什么职业？
甲方。
你梦想中的项目是什么样的？
完全的自由，充分的资源。
在自己的作品集中，你最喜欢的作品是什么？为什么？
我最喜欢的是作品集本身。制作作品集的过程可以让我去重新评价每一个作品，由此得到的对每个作品的感觉可能比作品本身更重要。
1
CCTV - The Ultimate Need of a National Press.
What are the challenges?
Why should we put such a colossal building right in the center of Beijing CBD? Only after we figure out this unique Chinese problem will discussing
the rebuild become possible.
What is the attitude of this national press?
CCTV as a national press, always stands on the opposite side of cultural freedom. As a result, the relationship between CCTV and the city is more
like a kind of cultural collision. A unique scene must be created. It can be achieved by lifting large public buildings, giving back the residents city
space.
Model Making
Concrete is chosen as the material of the model in order to achieve the effect of rock hitting the ground.
2
It is a really confusing design.
Strategies
The basic strategy dealing with the old city of Beijing is to maximize the use of underground space. In the meantime, I hope to create a sense of
conflict between the old city and the new building.
Water Flows in Hutong
I intend to create a feeling of water flows in Hutong. Flowing water as a motion figure will become an activation to old city.
Is it a proper solution?
From the time I got this design brief, I have always be wondering whether it is a proper thing to build a modern commercial complex in the old city
of Beijing. If one urban complex has to be built, I believe that imitating old building forms is not an active solution to this problem and has no
contribution to the future.
To conclude, I believe that the best way to protect an old city is to repair it, not to replace it with many fancy new buildings.
3
Slum in the center of Beijing CBD.
How isit done?
By dividing the mega structure into sellable pieces of in-air land, we can fill the structure with variable kinds of buildings. Built spontaneously by
residents, those buildings can create a live variety of living environment.
Completing the CBD Walking System
We chose parking area inside CBD as our building site, and connected those residential buildings and those commercial ones with a walking system.
The walking system is also equipped with small shops alongside the roads.
MORE-
Name: Zhu Wumengjian 朱吴孟健
Educational Institution: Tsinghua University
Year: Senior Year
Nationality: P.R. China
Email: zwmj-9304@163.com
