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
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
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
My hand is the extension of the thinking process - the creative process. Tadao Ando creativeextensionhand 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
The speed of change makes you wonder what will become of architecture. Tadao Ando architecturechangemake Change image and share on social
