Without this spirit, Modernist architecture cannot fully exist. Since there is often a mismatch between the logic and the spirit of Modernism, I use architecture to reconcile the two. Tadao Ando architectureexistfully Change image and share on social
Working in Tokyo has convinced me that, contrary to what people think, it is actually one of the world's most beautiful cities. Tadao Ando beautifulcitycontrary Change image and share on social
I believe that architecture is fundamentally a public space where people can gather and communicate, think about the history, think about the lives of human beings, or the world. Tadao Ando architecturebeingcommunicate Change image and share on social
Japanese traditional architecture is created based on these conditions. This is the reason you have a very high degree of connection between the outside and inside in architecture. Tadao Ando architecturebasecondition Change image and share on social
Look at London or Paris: they're both filthy. You don't get that in Tokyo. The proud residents look after their city. Tadao Ando cityfilthylondon Change image and share on social
You always want to try to make something new, and, of course, America is the world leader in economics today. Tadao Ando americaeconomicsleader Change image and share on social
There is a role and function for beauty in our time. Tadao Ando beautyfunctionrole Change image and share on social
People tend not to use this word beauty because it's not intellectual - but there has to be an overlap between beauty and intellect. Tadao Ando beautyintellectintellectual Change image and share on social
Japanese architecture is traditionally based on wooden structures that need renovating on a regular basis. Tadao Ando architecturebasebasis Change image and share on social
In the West there has always been the attempt to try make the religious building, whether it's a Medieval or Renaissance church, an eternal object for the celebration of God. The material chosen, such as stone, brick, or concrete, is meant to eternally preserve what is inside. Tadao Ando attemptbrickbuild share on social
