Tada Ando

by Masao Furuyama

Tada Andob The artist of light and concrete, Tadao Ando bAnda Tadaos architecture, known for its "exposure concrete technique," stands out in harmony with nature. The potential power of the land is drawn by thinking about the direction of the land, the direction of the light, the direction of the wind, the form of the rain, the direction of the rain flow, the wall of the neighboring house, the time when the next building was built, and the influx of people. Doing the simple and intimate architecture by reproducing the perfect geometry of the wall and the sky, Ando traveled the world to learn architecture by himself. By embodying wisdom embodied in his career as a professional boxer and the rigorous craftsmanship he learned at his local woodworking shop, people empathize not only with his architecture but also with the way he lives.You can see Tadaos life and works at a glance, focusing on works such as Church of Light and Rokko House. In addition to the photographs and descriptions of the works, various sketches and plans are introduced. You can see Andos architectural experiment that creates a rich space by utilizing the material brought from nature and the dramatic effect of light, such as the Church of Light, which shows the beautiful harmony of light and shadow, and the Church of Water, which cuts out the natural landscape. .

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Published December 10, 2010