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Tadao Ando (安藤 忠雄, Andō Tadao, born 13 September 1941) is a Japanese autodidact architect [1] [2] whose approach to architecture and landscape was categorized by architectural historian Francesco Dal Co as "critical regionalism".
- Lucy Dayman
- 21_21 Design Sight (2007) © 21_21 Design Sight.
- Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (2002) © 663highland / Creative Commons, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art.
- Church of Light (1989) © S. Ken / Creative Commons, Church of Light. If you ever find yourself in the humble town of Ibaraki, about 25km outside of Osaka it would be a crime not to pay a visit to the Church of Light, one of Ando’s signature architectural works.
- The Oval at Benesse Art Museum Naoshima (1995) © Alex Roman, Chichu Art Museum, Naoshima, from his book From Bits to the Lens. Ando had a big hand in creating the landscape of Naoshima, an island that is now one of the most famous modern art destinations in Asia, and possibly the world.
Jan 23, 2024 · Japanese architect Tadao Ando cemented his reputation for minimalist concrete forms immersed in nature with seminal works like the Church of the Light in Osaka, the Koshino House near Kobe, and the Naoshima Contemporary Art Museum.
Sep 9, 2024 · Tadao Ando, one of Japan’s leading contemporary architects, best known for his minimalist concrete buildings. These include the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. Ando was the recipient of the Pritzker Prize in 1995.
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May 1, 2021 · Learn about the masterful use of concrete, light, and nature in Tadao Ando's architecture. See 10 of his most iconic projects, such as Church of Light, Benesse House, and Water Temple.
Born in 1941 in Osaka, Japan, Tadao Ando is often cited as one of the greatest living architects. Here are 5 things you should know.
