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
AIA Gold Medal (2002)
UIA Gold Medal (2005)
Highlights of Tadao Ando’s Portfolio
MPavillion , Australia, Tadao Ando (2023)
MPavilion by Tadao Ando
© Elekhh CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Bourse de Commerce , Paris, France, Tadao Ando (2020)
Bourse de Commerce by Tadao Ando
© Jean Pierre Dalbera CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
He Art Museum , China, Tadao Ando (2020)
He Art Museum by Tadao Ando © lswzo CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Hill of the Buddha , Japan, Tadao Ando (2015)
Hill of the Buddha by Tadao Ando © Miki Yoshihito CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Clark Art Institute, USA, Tadao Ando (2014)
Clark Art Institute by Tadao Ando © Vincntjacquet CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Akita Museum of Art , Japan, Tadao Ando (2013)
Akita Museum of Art by Tadao Ando © 掬茶 CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Silence , UK, Tadao Ando (2011)
Silence by Tadao Ando © Free Man CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Lee Ufan Museum, Japan, Tadao Ando (2010)
Lee Ufan Museum by Tadao Ando © KimonBerlin CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Fukutake Hall, Japan, Tadao Ando (2008)
Fukutake Hall by Tadao Ando © Guwashi999 CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
21_21 Design Sight , Japan, Tadao Ando (2007)
21_21 Design Sight by Tadao Ando © Wiiii CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Langen Foundation , Germany, Tadao Ando (2004)
Langen Foundation by Tadao Ando © Hans Peter Schaefer CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
International Library of Children’s Literature , Japan, Tadao Ando (2002)
International Library of Children’s Literature by Tadao Ando © CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth , USA, Tadao Ando (2002)
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth by Tadao Ando © Joe Mabel CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Hyōgo Prefectural Museum of Art , Japan, Tadao Ando (2002)
Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art by Tadao Ando © CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum , Japan, Tadao Ando (2001)
Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum by Tadao Ando © Kansai explorer CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulitzer Arts Foundation , USA, Tadao Ando (2001)
Pulitzer Arts Foundation by Tadao Ando © Garfield226 CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Awaji Yumebutai , Japan, Tadao Ando (2000)
Awaji Yumebutal by Tadao Ando © 663highland
Rokko Housing , Japan, Tadao Ando (1981-1998)
Rokko Housing by Tadao Ando © Raphael Azevedo Franca Public Domain
Benesse House Oval , Japan, Tadao Ando (1995)
Benesse House Oval by Tadao Ando © 663highland CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
UNESCO Meditation Space, France, Tadao Ando (1994-1995)
UNESCO Meditation Space by Tadao Ando © CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Museum of Wood , Japan, Tadao Ando (1994)
Museum of Wood by Tadao Ando © 663highland CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Suntory Museum and Plaza , Japan, Tadao Ando (1994)
Suntory Museum and Plaza by Tadao Ando © Hiromitsu_Morimoto CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Kiyo Bank Sakai Building , Japan, Tadao Ando (1994)
Kiyo Bank by Tadao Ando © Suikotei CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Vitra Conference Center , Germany, Tadao Ando (1993)
Vitra Conference Center by Tadao Ando © Jean Pierre Dalbera CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Water Temple , Japan, Tadao Ando (1991)
Water Temple by Tadao Ando © Forgemind Archimedia CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Church of the Light , Japan, Tadao Ando (1989)
Church of the Light by Tadao Ando © Forgemind Archimedia CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
La Collezione , Japan, Tadao Ando (1989)
La Collezione by Tadao Ando © Chris73 CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Church on the Water , Japan, Tadao Ando (1988)
Church on the Water by Tadao Ando © Forgemind ArchiMedia CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Azuma House , Japan, Tadao Ando (1976)
Azuma House by Tadao Ando © Oiuysdfg CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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