Ma Yanson
Special Drawing by Ma Yansong and Architect-led Tour
of Shenzhen Bay Culture Square
Private architect-led tour of the newly opened Shenzhen Bay Culture Park designed by Ma Yansong. Set between the young vibrant city of Shenzhen, and the quiet oceanfront, “Shenzhen Bay Culture Square” juxtaposes two transcendental scales of time – the ‘ancient’ and the ‘future’ – through the setting of an ethereal artistic urban landscape. The new institution focuses on the integration of design, art, and technology, hosting the "Design Eternal" exhibition and partnering with institutions including the Design Museum in London and Tate Modern. The lot also includes a special drawing by Ma Yansong uniquely for Design Trust Charity Auction 2026.
About Ma Yansong
Beijing-born architect Ma Yansong is recognized as an important voice in the new generation of architects. With a vision for the city of the future based on the spiritual and emotional needs of residents, Ma endeavors to create a balance between humanity, the city, and the environment, committed to developing futuristic, organic, and technologically-advanced designs that embody a contemporary interpretation of the Eastern affinity for nature. In 2008 he was selected as one of the “20 Most Influential Young Architects” by ICON magazine. In 2010 he received the “RIBA International Fellowship”. In 2014 he was awarded “Young Global Leaders (YGL)” by the World Economic Forum. In 2025, he was honored as one of the “TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World.”