Qondesa Tower; MAD's first project in South America

The architecture firm MAD Architects, based in China, has presented the design of its first project in South America, the mixed-use "Qondesa" tower in Quito, Ecuador, which will soon become the tallest building in the city. MAD aspires to offer a design solution for integrating nature into high-density living with a vision of an ecological future.

Inspired by its natural backdrop, MAD seeks to connect residents to the beauty of nature through the building’s dynamic design. Growing from the earth to the sky, Qondesa’s exterior facade emulates twisted vines that intertwine around the building to narrow at its top and sprout vegetation that forms garden boxes on the building's balconies. Additionally, the exterior shape of "Qondesa" is designed not to block natural light and views of surrounding buildings.

The stone-coloured appearance of the facade detail is a nod to the stone facades in Quito’s Old Town, where historic buildings used the volcanic stone from the nearby volcano. The playful organic lines of the façade are paired with the protruding, native vegetation to create an elegant aesthetic.

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