Tadao Ando
Japan | 1941
Tadao Ando began his journey as a self-taught architect. He traveled extensively, immersing himself in architecture and design.
Ando is renowned for his minimalist and elegant designs characterized by the extensive use of raw concrete, clean lines, and an extraordinary sense of light and space. Some of his most celebrated works include the Church of the Light in Osaka, the Benesse House Museum in Naoshima, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas.
Ando’s architectural philosophy emphasizes the interplay of nature, light, and simplicity, creating serene and contemplative spaces that have earned him numerous accolades and international recognition.
Awards
Pritzker Prize (1995)
AIA Gold Medal (2002)
UIA Gold Medal (2005)
Portfolio Highlights
He Art Museum, China, Tadao Ando (2020)
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Hill of the Buddha, Japan, Tadao Ando (2015)
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21_21 Design Sight, Japan, Tadao Ando (2007)
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Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum, Japan, Tadao Ando (2001)
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Pulitzer Arts Foundation, USA, Tadao Ando (2001)
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Benesse House Oval, Japan, Tadao Ando (1995)
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Museum of Wood, Japan, Tadao Ando (1994)
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Suntory Museum and Plaza, Japan, Tadao Ando (1994)
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Water Temple, Japan, Tadao Ando (1991)
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Church of the Light, Japan, Tadao Ando (1989)
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Azuma House, Japan, Tadao Ando (1976)
