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Tadao Ando Bibliography & Biography
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The Benesse House Museum opened in 1992 as a facility integrating a museum with a hotel, based on the concept of “coexistence of nature, art and architecture.” Designed by Tadao Ando, the facility is built on high ground overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and features large apertures that serve to open up the interior to the splendid natural surroundings.
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I think that everybody, in our day-to-day jobs, needs to stop thinking so much about seeking immediate gain. Instead, we need to focus on the distant future – a society built on hope that we can take pride in as we pass it along to the next generation.1 – Tadao Ando
Tom Ford’s Ranch by japanese Architect Tadao Ando’s has a serene Japanese aesthetic that blends surprisingly well with the 24,000 acre ranch arid terrain of Santa Fe, USA. This ranch, designed by the Pritzker award-winning architect for the famous fashion designer, provides a fully equipped equine facility and stunning expansive views. This project was designed with local management and oversight by the…
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Casa Wabi is an Art Centre and residential House by Japanese Architect Tadao Ando organised along a 312 metre long concrete wall in a picturesque site on the Mexican seafront (photos by Edmund Sumner) Source: Casa-wabi Foundation
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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 is very unique to Japan. – Tadao Ando
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