Designing the Lucas Museum with Ma Yansong

ADMISSION: Admission is free and open to everyone. Reservations required. RSVP beginning Tuesday, August 18, at 10 a.m. RSVP DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the opening day of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art with an exclusive evening featuring the architect behind one of Los Angeles’ most anticipated cultural landmarks: Ma Yansong, founder of MAD Architects. Discover how architecture can transcend physical space to create connections between people, cities, and nature. What to Expect: Yansong will give a presentation on his architectural practice, including the vision and design of the Lucas Museum, followed by a roundtable discussion moderated by Walter Mariotti, the editorial director of Domus. Bio: Ma Yansong is the founder of MAD and one of the most influential architects working today. Under his creative leadership, MAD has gained international recognition for its fluid, organic architectural language. His practice moves beyond the conventions of modernism and commercial development, emphasizing emotion, spiritual experience, and human connection. His work extends into exhibitions, publishing, product design, and the arts, crossing disciplines and expanding the boundaries of architectural thinking. Presented by the USC School of Architecture. Co-sponsored by USC Visions and Voices.