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Tadao Ando quotes

Japanese Architect September 13, 1941

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Tadao Ando quote: "I would like my architecture to inspire people to use their..."
I would like my architecture to inspire people to use their own resources, to move into the future. Tadao Ando
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 very unique to Japan. Tadao Ando
Working in Tokyo has convinced me that, contrary to what people think, it is actually one of the world's most beautiful cities. Tadao Ando
Tadao Ando quote: "There is a role and function for beauty in our time."
There is a role and function for beauty in our time. Tadao Ando
People tend not to use this word beauty because it's not intellectual - but there has to be an overlap between beauty and intellect. Tadao Ando
Tadao Ando quote: "You can't really say what is beautiful about a place, but the..."
You can't really say what is beautiful about a place, but the image of the place will remain vividly with you. Tadao Ando
I think of the past and the future as well as the present to determine where I am, and I move on while thinking of these things. Tadao Ando
The computer offers another kind of creativity. You cannot ignore the creativity that computer technology can bring. But you need to be able to move between those two different worlds. Tadao Ando
Italy is full of historical buildings. And Europe holds a great history of philosophy from Greece until today. I read all those books and see these buildings, and I think of where I stand when I design my architecture. Tadao Ando
I don't look so closely at women's fashion, but from the 20th century on, people have had the freedom to express themselves and their individualities, and fashion is one of the most fundamental ways in which they do this, men and women are equally able to express themselves. Tadao Ando
If I can create some space that people haven't experienced before and if it stays with them or gives them a dream for the future, that's the kind of structure I seek to create. Tadao Ando
Tadao Ando quote: "The speed of change makes you wonder what will become of..."
The speed of change makes you wonder what will become of architecture. Tadao Ando
Tadao Ando quote: "At the same time, I would add that the American people have a..."
At the same time, I would add that the American people have a lot of courage. Tadao Ando
When I design buildings, I think of the overall composition, much as the parts of a body would fit together. On top of that, I think about how people will approach the building and experience that space. Tadao Ando
I hope America can also be the cultural leader of the world, and use this frontier spirit to lead and show others that we need courage to go places where we have not gone before. Tadao Ando

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