In Japan, there is less a culture of preserving old buildings than in Europe. Tadao Ando buildingcultureeurope 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
I think of the past and the future as well as the present to determine where I am, and I move on while thinking of these things. Tadao Ando determinefuturemove Change image and share on social
I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture. Tadao Ando architecturedirectlive Change image and share on social
Spiritual space is lost in gaining convenience. I saw the need to create a mixture of Japanese spiritual culture and modern western architecture. Tadao Ando architectureconveniencecreate 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
My hand is the extension of the thinking process - the creative process. Tadao Ando creativeextensionhand Change image and share on social
The level of detail and craft is something that's inscribed within the original design concept. And so when I begin to draw, I know what kind of detailing I want the building to have. Tadao Ando beginbuildconcept Change image and share on social
