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Sep 13, 2019 · To better understand the self-taught talents of Japan’s most influential modern architect, we’ve put together a crash course in everything Ando. From how his beginnings as a sportsman and truck driver shaped his work, to the 10 Tadao Ando buildings you should visit while you’re in Japan.
Jul 13, 2021 · Five projects by Tadao Ando shot by architecture photographer Haruo Mikami in Naoshima, one of Japan's Art Islands.
Naoshima is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea. For the past quarter century, Ando has been creating work here through engaging its natural environment. By Tadao Ando Architect &...
- 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...
Apr 24, 2012 · Tadao Ando is acting as Design Architect for 152 Elizabeth Street in NYC. Local Architect-of-record is Gabellini Shepard Associates. Ando doesn't need to be registered in the US as long as he uses a local architect-of-record.
Jan 6, 2018 · 5 lessons from Tadao Ando. We retrace the Japanese architect’s career through excerpts from the Domus historical archives. They teach us lessons about his coherence, rigour and determination. It would be difficult nowadays to find an architect anywhere as prolific and coherent as Tadao Ando.
Jan 23, 2024 · What is Tadao Ando’s most important work? 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.
