You cannot simply put something new into a place. You have to absorb what you see around you, what exists on the land, and then use that knowledge along with contemporary thinking to interpret what you see. Tadao Ando absorbcontemporaryexist share on social
I am interested in things happening around me, and I need to understand what's going on in other artistic sectors like music and literature. Tadao Ando artistichappeninterest Change image and share on social
If I can create some space that people haven't experienced before and if it stays with them or gives them a dream for the future, that's the kind of structure I seek to create. Tadao Ando createdreamexperience Change image and share on social
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
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
