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- 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.
- Benesse House at Benesse Art Site
- Church of Light
- Water Temple
- Church on The Water
- Sayamaike Museum
- Garden of Fine Art
- Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
- 21 21 Design Sight Museum
- Glass House at Benesse Art Site
- Hill of The Buddha in Makomanai Takino Cemetery
The Benesse House on the island of Naoshima includes four modern buildings designed by Ando. These include the Museum, the Oval, the Park, and the Beach. The programs in the Benesse Art Siteare closely related to Ando’s own views on art and architecture. They are designed as an integrated zone of art, architecture, nature, and culture. For this rea...
Church of Lightis one of Ando’s most recognizable projects and perhaps most clearly represents what defines his architectural style. One major theme found throughout his career is the use of natural elements in equal or greater focus than the architecture itself. “I don’t believe architecture has to speak too much,” says Ando. “It should remain sil...
As you scroll through these great works by Ando, you might notice that it is often difficult to separate the building from the landscape since they are so closely related. In Water Temple, this is almost certainly the case. The project is defined by a monumental staircase that cuts through a body of water. The stairs are narrow, creating an even mo...
Church on the Wateris a place of worship designed on a waterfront in Tomamu, Japan. The building is also one of the most desired wedding destinations in Japan for its picturesque design. As is implied by the name, Church on the Water does not direct focus inward—as in a typical church—but outward towards the water. This is symbolic of Ando’s philos...
Like some of Ando’s other projects, the Sayamaike Historical Museumis an example of architecture that celebrates the landscape rather than its own creation. The museum is on the edge of Sayamaike Pond, an old reservoir in Osakasayama that was created as far back as the 7th century and was later used as a dam to prevent flooding. This and other grea...
The Garden of Fine Artsis a fine art museum located in Kyoto, Japan, but as its name suggests, walking through this project feels more like a garden stroll than like visiting a typical gallery. The design is made up of a series of connected walkways and is carefully positioned in the landscape to preserve views of the nearby botanical garden and th...
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worthis a great example of Ando’s use of water. The building is made up of rectangular volumes covered with a concrete plane that extends past the building boundary. These volumes are reflected on the water, producing a mesmerizing effect that makes the building seem to be floating. The concrete roof is supported by Y-...
The idea for the 21 21 Design Sight Museum came from fashion designerIssey Miyake. At that point, Japan had no design museum to exhibit the creative projects for the country’s designers. Miyake pushed for the museum through writing and in conversation with other notable Japanese designers of the time including sculptor/designer Isamu Noguchiand arc...
This building complex includes a conference center, a hotel, and a memorial. Ando was not just hired to complete the project; instead, he convinced authorities to buy the land and restore it to its natural form. It was meant to be a large park. But when an earthquake hit Awaji Island, thousands of people were killed and the area was instead turned ...
Hill of the Buddhais one of Ando’s most surreal projects. Hidden under a lavender-covered mound in Sapporo’s Makomanai Takino Cemetery sits a massive stone sculpture of the Buddha. When visitors pass around the mound, they are able to see the top of the Buddha’s head emerging from a field of purple flowers. Ando was hired to create a new way of exp...
Tadao Ando's body of work is known for the creative use of natural light and for structures that follow natural forms of the landscape, rather than disturbing the landscape by making it conform to the constructed space of a building. Ando's buildings are often characterized by complex three-dimensional circulation paths.
Apr 26, 2024 · Tadao Andō (born September 13, 1941, Ōsaka, Japan) is one of Japan’s leading contemporary architects. He is best known for his minimalist concrete buildings. Andō had various careers, including professional boxer, before he became a self-taught architect and opened his own practice in Ōsaka in 1969.
Jul 23, 2016 · Born in 1941, Tadao Ando is a self-taught modern architect whose minimalist aesthetic and love of natural materials like glass and concrete earned him the Pritzker Prize in 1995. His...
Jan 23, 2024 · Tadao Ando, a prominent contemporary Japanese architect, is known for his minimalist concrete buildings, prioritizing light, wind, and space. Ando’s architecture is characterized by its stark, minimalist modern style, featuring simple geometric forms, open floor plans, and natural lighting and ventilation.
1. Church of the Light, Japan. Interior View – Church of Light. Year: 1989. Type: Church. Location: Osaka, Japan. It consists of a rectangular volume of three cubes punctured by a wall at a 15-degree angle that never actually touches the other walls or ceiling of the chapel. It is an architecture of duality – the dual nature of existence.
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