When I design buildings, I think of the overall composition, much as the parts of a body would fit together. On top of that, I think about how people will approach the building and experience that space. Tadao Ando approachbodybuild share on social
But in Japan, there's nothing like that, since the temple is made of wood. The divine spirit inside the building is eternal, so the enclosure doesn't have to be. Tadao Ando builddivineenclosure Change image and share on social
All architecture has a public nature, I believe, so I would like to make a public space. Tadao Ando architecturemakenature Change image and share on social
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
If you give people nothingness, they can ponder what can be achieved from that nothingness. Tadao Ando achievegivenothingness Change image and share on social
The speed of change makes you wonder what will become of architecture. Tadao Ando architecturechangemake Change image and share on social
When you look at Japanese traditional architecture, you have to look at Japanese culture and its relationship with nature. You can actually live in a harmonious, close contact with nature - this very unique to Japan. Tadao Ando architectureclosecontact share on social
All those involved in the construction of an architectural design, from the architect to the builder, have an attachment to the architecture, although it's difficult to quantify the attachment. Tadao Ando architectarchitecturalarchitecture Change image and share on social
You can't really say what is beautiful about a place, but the image of the place will remain vividly with you. Tadao Ando beautifulimageplace 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
