MAD Architects has unveiled The Never Hut, an interactive installation at the Guangdong Nanhai Land Art Festival 2024 in Yanqiao Village, Foshan City, China. Set in a village with over 600 years of history, the installation reimagines a former elementary school playground into a community space for rest and connection.Image credit: Zhu YumengImage credit: Zhu YumengInspired by Yanqiao Villages Qing Dynasty architecture, river systems, and its iconic banyan tree, The Never Hut features a flying saucer-shaped structure supported by three tentacle-like forms crafted from local fishing nets. The design responds to environmental elements, swaying subtly with the breeze to create a dynamic relationship between movement and stillness.Image credit: Zhu YumengImage credit: Zhu YumengThe installations bright, colorful eaves provide a shaded, circular space, encouraging interaction among villagers and visitors. The schemes playful aesthetic contrasts with the historic surroundings, establ...