a closer look at MAD's steel tornado at the fenix museum through the lens of danica o. kus

Danica O. Kus’s photography captures MAD’s Tornado staircase at the Fenix museum in Rotterdam, revealing its symbolic representation of migration and transformation. Designed by Ma Yansong, this striking double-helix structure spirals through a repurposed 1923 warehouse, creating a narrative experience of ascent and reflection. The staircase, adorned with polished stainless-steel panels, not only embodies the fluidity of movement but also transforms light, echoing the diverse stories the museum seeks to honor. The design signifies a wider waterfront regeneration while initiating an emotional journey for the viewers.

Through the images of Danica O. Kus, MAD's Tornado staircase at the Fenix museum in Rotterdam emerges as a visual metaphor for movement, transformation, and memory.

Designed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects, the Tornado crowns the Fenix museum, spiraling upward through a restored 1923 warehouse in Rotterdam's Katendrecht district.

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