马岩松的疯狂创意：丹佛的“裂缝大楼”
丹佛“One River North”住宅项目——MAD建筑师事务所
designboom interviews ma yansong as MAD architects completes 'one river north' in denver
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MAD建筑师事务所设计了One River North住宅项目，位于科罗拉多州丹佛市，目前已完工。该住宅有16层，其正立面上设计有一个“巨大裂缝”，寓意城市发展与自然环境相互融合，且重新定义了城市的综合性建筑概念。One River North住宅的设计宗旨是为住户提供自然景观，该设计灵感来源于科罗拉多州凹凸不平的山区地形。MAD建筑事务所的首席设计师和负责人为马岩松，他设想该住宅楼是居民可以攀登探索的峡谷地带。马岩松说：“大家可以想象下，人们住在住宅中，就像是住在峡谷中一样，被自然景观包围。”
住在One River North住宅内的居民可从6层的峡谷小径直达9层，路径上可感受洞穴般的自然景观，内部景观布置受到科罗拉多峡谷和落基山脉景观的启发，这两个地方的自然景观是美国的奇观。这几层中还设计有水景，水流倾泻而下，产生水流声，舒缓美妙，甚至在建筑边上的街道都可听到。设计师甚至将建筑结构与自然环境联系起来，设计巧妙。designboom 采访了首席设计师马岩松，让其详细剖析了该项目的设计要点和产生的社会影响。
MAD Architects celebrates the completion of One River North, its latest residential tower with a ‘cracked-open canyon’ facade in Denver, Colorado. The sixteen-story glass building, cut open with a sculptural crevice, reflects a blend of urban development and natural landscape, redefining mixed-use architecture in the heart of the city. One River North is designed to offer residents the experience of living in a natural landscape, inspired by Colorado’s rugged mountain terrain. Ma Yansong, lead architect and principal at MAD Architects, envisions the building as a canyon residents can explore. ‘Imagine living in a building yet feeling as though you’re immersed in a natural landscape — like living within a canyon itself,’ he says.
Residents can traverse the cavernous feature, which extends from the sixth to the ninth floor. Along the way, they encounter spaces influenced by Colorado’s canyons and rocky mountains, among the most dramatic landscapes in the U.S. Water cascades through these levels, creating a soothing sound that reaches even the street below, while further connecting the structure to its natural surroundings. designboom interviews lead architect Ma Yansong to dissect the project’s design and influences.
image © Iwan Baan, header © Parrish Ruiz de Velasco
MAD建筑师事务所设计的One River North住宅旨在展现出丹佛的自然景观以及居民积极向上生活的现象。该项目位于River North艺术区(RiNo)，该区域发展较为曲折，从一开始的工业中心转变为现在的户外活动中心，且与周围城市的文化发展慢慢相统一。设计师的设计灵感部分来源于场地周围的山脉景观和峡谷景观，立志设计一个融入自然景观气息的城市住宅楼。该建筑最终的设计方案除了有奇特的建筑外观外，还能够容纳尽可能多的居住人口，满足丹佛市高密度住宅的规范需求。One River North住宅主打健康生活、勇于探索自然，还满足在城市社区中漫步的需求，在住宅内还设计有无障碍，给住户提供各种便利。
该住宅楼由两大功能区组成，分别是住宅单元和商业空间，建筑共16层，底层为9000平方英尺的商业空间，其余15层为出租居住单元，共187个出租单元。MAD建筑师事务所设计该住宅楼时，将一些外部使用的材料和景观植被置入建筑内部，使得室内外之间的联系得到加强。One River North住宅的设计核心是“峡谷裂缝”，建筑师将其设计成4层通高的公共空间，内置景观，可让住户联想起峡谷中的自然地理侵蚀现象。该区域内设计有超过13000平方英尺的自然景观，包括景观露台、水景、丹佛和周围山脉一些出名的景观等，整体感受美妙绝伦。设计师还将科罗拉多峡谷内的景观再现到了建筑“峡谷”中，让住户有多重室外体验感。
With One River North, MAD Architects seeks to reflect the dramatic natural surroundings and active lifestyle of Denver. Situated in River North Art District (RiNo), a district that has undergone significant transformation from an industrial hub to a center for artists and outdoor lovers, the project aligns with the neighborhood’s culture. The architects took inspiration from the surrounding mountains and canyons to design a structure that brings a sense of nature into the city. In addition to its visual impact, the building addresses the demand for high-density housing in Denver. One River North’s design encourages wellness, exploration, and a connection to nature, while also promoting a walkable and accessible lifestyle in an urban neighborhood.
The building consists of 187 rental units across fifteen floors, with 9,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space that integrates seamlessly into the streetscape. MAD Architects’ design allows exterior materials and plantings to flow into the building’s interior, reinforcing the connection between indoor and outdoor environments. Central to One River North’s design is ‘The Canyon,’ a four-story amenity space that was shaped to evoke the natural erosion found in slot canyons. This area includes more than 13,000 square feet of landscaped terraces, water features, and some of the most dramatic views of Denver and the surrounding mountains. These terraces, suspended in open space, replicate the experience of Colorado’s canyons through architecture.
▲ 建筑的幕墙立面被一道峡谷裂缝穿过
a canyon-like crevice cuts through the building’s glass facade | image © Parrish Ruiz de Velasco
designboom (DB)采访马岩松大师时问：“One River North住宅的立面上有一个峡谷般的裂缝，您能给我们介绍下该设计的想法吗？灵感是来源于科罗拉多的自然景观吗？”
马岩松回答：“在该住宅立面上设计峡谷裂缝是为了让居民有超现实的居住体验感，唤起人们对自然景观的想象力。该设计内容不是对自然景观的复制粘贴，而是来源于人们对自然景观的憧憬和想象力，让住户觉得自己不仅生活在建筑中，也仿佛生活在峡谷景观中。我们在建筑中不仅置入了有机空间，还设计有空间的转换，空间中存在不同大小的瀑布群体、水景和景观露台，每个空间的连接点是楼梯。人们从下向上望去，可看到一个无限延伸的峡谷空间，具有超现实主义的艺术感。该峡谷空间虽是人造景，但可以让住户感受到置身自然的快乐。”
designboom (DB): One River North’s design integrates a canyon-inspired rift. Could you elaborate on how this unique feature came to be, and how it draws inspiration from Colorado’s natural environment?
Ma Yansong (MY): The Canyon is about creating a surreal experience that sparks people’s imagination of the surrounding nature. It’s not directly copied from nature; it’s more about imagination, where people feel they live in a modern residential building but also in a canyon-like space. We’re not only making an organic space, but we also designed an experience that shifts in levels, with waterfalls, water features, and terraces at different heights, and we connect them through stairs. When people look up, they also see a vertical canyon extending above them. This entire design is meant to evoke artistic surrealism. While it’s artificial, it allows people to feel an emotional connection to nature.
▲ 该住宅塔楼的垂直景观灵感来源于科罗拉多州景观，居民可以尽情享受自然景观
residents can explore a vertical landscape inspired by colorado’s landscape | image © Iwan Baan
DB提问：“峡谷裂缝和阶梯式的景观空间使得建筑与自然之间产生了紧密联系，但是，我们想知道的是建筑的可持续发展设计和仿生设计在One River North住宅中有哪些作用？”
马岩松回答：“众所周知，现在的城市居民一般都住在居民楼中，更多时间是处于封闭的室内，所以人们更加向往与自然景观、室外空间和公共活动空间接触，能增加居民之间的互动。但是，现在的城市建设更加注重空间利用最大化，还经常占用自然空间。人们一旦居住在楼房中，就会长时间与室外空间失联，不太接触自然景观或者公共活动空间，这是不利于人们身心发展的。我认为城市建设应从二维空间转化为三维空间，现在城市内的建筑越来越高，给人们带来的压迫感越强，人们更加需要公共活动空间和自然景观空间。因为这些户外空间可以给人们带来放松，是可持续发展的空间。这些空间还可以给生活在快节奏的城市居民带来一定的喘息，增加居民之间的情感交流。”
DB: The building’s rift and terraced green spaces create a strong connection between residents and nature. What role did sustainability and biophilic design play in shaping One River North?
MY: I believe that people in modern cities, often living in towers, need more than just enclosed spaces; they need access to natural environments, outdoor areas, and public spaces that foster a sense of community. If you look at modern cities, they’re full of buildings focused on efficiency and maximizing space, often taking more space from nature. The problem is, when people move into these high-rises, they lose their connection to outdoor spaces. It’s not enough, as there isn’t much nature or public space available. I believe that urban planning should shift from a two-dimensional approach to a three-dimensional strategy. As cities grow taller and more vertical, we need to provide more public, green, and outdoor spaces in the sky. This is sustainable because it’s green, but more importantly, it creates sociological and emotional spaces for people living in high-density cities.
▲ 住宅立面的峡谷景观内部设计有阶梯式景观、水景和开放式花园景观
the canyon feature includes terraces, water elements, and open gardens | image © Iwan Baan
DB提问：“您能和我们介绍下在建造峡谷裂缝景观的过程中遇到的技术挑战有哪些吗？该峡谷裂缝的造型设计是如何与建筑的功能和结构相匹配的？”
马岩松回答：“我们MAD建筑事务所在设计建筑时，经常会置入一些人造景，我们可以在不同空间尺度内设计有机的自然空间，也可以熟练运用选择各种材料，且符合建筑的预算。在该项目中，我们保留了一个完整的垂直空间，结构合理，具有可行性且预算合理，选择的材料性价比也较高。因为我们坚信，一个好的设计不是用高端的技术或者昂贵的材料堆叠出来的，而是在于人们在空间中的完美体验。”
“我们在设计上采用了创新点，并重新定义建筑的功能。完美的居住公寓其内部功能应是简单明了的，在本项目中，我们采用了新型的设计方法，在不同楼层中均设计有室外活动空间，还设计了室内向室外的过渡空间，作为活动空间使用，每层的室外活动空间还通过楼梯联系起来，在立面上就形成了峡谷裂缝。这种设计方法可以改变居民长久处于室内空间的生活方式，还可以让周边的居民欣赏其独特的风景。该设计也为居民的聚会、活动和交流等提供了场地。该户外空间就像是一个大型的社交空间，利于居民之间的互动和交流，这是大多数的高层居民楼所缺失的。”
DB: Can you describe the technical challenges involved in creating the landscaped rift, and how it integrates with the building’s structure and function?
MY: In our architecture, we often create something that exists in between the man-made and the natural. At MAD, we have a lot of experience in creating very organic, natural spaces at different scales, using various materials and working within a variety of budgets. For this project, we kept the vertical structure intact to make the central void both feasible and cost-effective. The materials we selected were also quite economical because I believe good design isn’t about expensive technology or materials, it’s about how people feel in space.
We have developed innovative ways to achieve this and rethink the function of the building. The function of a typical real estate condo follows a straightforward, established typology. But here, we’ve introduced a new typology by providing more outdoor spaces across different floors. We created public areas that connect indoor and outdoor spaces, all linked through stairs and an outdoor canyon. It changes the way people use the building, but it also provides an opportunity for non-residents to enjoy the views, and residents to hold gatherings, exercise, or engage in other types of social activities. It’s a large social space that addresses community building and interaction, something that is often missing in typical high-rise buildings.
▲ one river north住宅内部设计有187个出租居住单元和9000平方英尺的商业空间
one river north offers 187 rental units and a 9,000-square-foot retail space | image © Parrish Ruiz de Velasco
DB提问：“One River North住宅还给居民提供了经济用房，请问你们在该项目中是如何平衡豪华、经济和设计创新点的？”
马岩松回答：“我们不会用价格来定义居住空间的质量。不同的人有不同的需求，有些人的需求是大居住单元，有些人的需求是小单元，虽然单元大小不一，但是他们可以共享该项目内的公共活动空间，可以享受同一片自然景观和阳光，这对所有人来说都是公平的。该峡谷景观的设计使得建筑与自然之间产生了联系，景观空间的设计主题是包容和公平，所有人的使用权利是相等的。我们相信，自然景观带给居民的感受是无差别的，这就是艺术的力量，即艺术会让人们感受到平等和包容。”
DB: One River North offers affordable housing options. How did you balance luxury, affordability, and design innovation in this project?
MY: I don’t categorize living spaces by money. Some people can afford larger units, and some have smaller ones, but they are all equitable in that they share the same public space, the same view, and the same sunlight. The design is centered around the canyon space and its connection to nature. In this way, everyone is the same, we are committed to fostering inclusion and equity — it’s not based on social class, it’s welcoming to all. I believe nature is something that can bring equality to everyone. That’s the power of art — art that allows everyone to feel equal and rewarded.
▲ 建筑内设计有室外休闲区、健身区和社交区域，可促进居民社交，使其健康生活
wellness and community is promoted with outdoor seating, fitness spaces, and shared rooms | image © Iwan Baan
▲ 垂直花园内的露台设计有游泳池、水疗中心和花园，能够让居民放松身心的欣赏周边的自然山脉景观
a rooftop terrace with a pool, spa, and garden offers views of the rocky mountains | image © Iwan Baan
▲ MAD建筑事务所设计该项目时通过将自然与高密度住宅融合来重新定义城市生活
MAD architects aim to redefine urban living by merging nature with high-density housing | image © Iwan Baan
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项目信息：
项目名称：One River North住宅
建筑设计：MAD建筑师事务所
项目位置：Denver, Colorado
首席设计师：马岩松
完工时间：2024年10月
上次报道时间：2021年11月
摄影：Iwan Baan 、 Parrish Ruiz de Velasco 、 parrishruizdevelasco
场地面积：约28198平方英尺
建筑面积：约342674平方英尺
主要合伙人：Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, Yosuke Hayano
设计团队：Jon Kontuly, Flora Lee, Peng Xie, Edwin Cho, Horace Hou, Yunfei Qiu, Evan Shaner, Shawna Chengxiang Meng
客户：MAX集团
业主：MAX集团、Uplands房地产合作伙伴，Zakhem房地产集团
主管策划：Davis Partnership建筑事务所
承包商：Saunders 建筑公司
室内设计：Davis建筑事务所的室内设计工作室
结构工程师：Jirsa Hedrick
MEP工程师：ME Engineers
景观设计：Davis建筑事务所
法律顾问：Kimley-Horn
project info:
project title: One River North | @onerivernorth
architecture: MAD Architects | @madarchitects
location: Denver, Colorado
lead architect: Ma Yansong | @mayansong_mad
completion: October 2024
previous coverage: November 2021
photography: © Iwan Baan | @iwanbaan, Parrish Ruiz de Velasco | @parrishruizdevelasco
site area: approximately 28,198 square feet
building area: approximately 342,674 square feet
principal partners: Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, Yosuke Hayano
design team: Jon Kontuly, Flora Lee, Peng Xie, Edwin Cho, Horace Hou, Yunfei Qiu, Evan Shaner, Shawna Chengxiang Meng
client: The MAX Collaborative
owner: The Max Collaborative, Uplands Real Estate Partners, Zakhem Real Estate Group
executive architect: Davis Partnership Architects
contractor: Saunders Construction
interior designer: The Interior Studio at Davis Partnership Architects
structural engineer: Jirsa Hedrick
MEP engineer: ME Engineers
landscape: Davis Partnership Architects
civil consultant: Kimley-Horn
