Tadao Ando's Architecture 1 (1)

This first collection of architect Tadao Ando's works focuses on his origins: the home. It features 21 carefully selected works, from his debut "Tomishima Residence" to his latest "Shiga House." Beautiful photographs and drawings showcase Ando's works, including the "Sumiyoshi Row House," which sparked controversy when it was first unveiled for its radical nature; the "Koshino Residence," a fashion designer's studio that marked a turning point for the architect; the "Rokko Housing Complex," built on a challenging site with a 60-degree slope; and the "4x4 House," which created infinite space on a tiny site. Other overseas homes and ongoing projects are also showcased. Each work is a powerful testament to the architect's commitment to pushing himself to the limits. While Ando continues to work on projects for prestigious art museums around the world, such as the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Pinault Foundation, and the Pulitzer Institute of Art, he also continues to create small homes. Over the course of nearly 40 years, his strictness in approaching architecture has not changed. I hope you will enjoy this book and appreciate his toughness in continuing to challenge his limits, his rich imagination in turning adversity into an ally, his kindness in striving to provide residents with something that exceeds their expectations, and his refined and beautiful worldview.