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
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
The computer offers another kind of creativity. You cannot ignore the creativity that computer technology can bring. But you need to be able to move between those two different worlds. Tadao Ando bringcomputercreativity 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
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 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
I would like my architecture to inspire people to use their own resources, to move into the future. Tadao Ando architecturefutureinspire Change image and share on social
When I draw something, the brain and the hands work together. Tadao Ando braindrawhand 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
Japanese architecture is traditionally based on wooden structures that need renovating on a regular basis. Tadao Ando architecturebasebasis Change image and share on social
