Quote by Tadao Ando
Japanese architecture is traditionally based on wooden structures

Japanese architecture is traditionally based on wooden structures that need renovating on a regular basis. – Tadao Ando

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The level of detail and craft is something thats inscribed within the original design concept. And so when I begin to draw, I know what kind of detailing I want the building to have. – Tadao Ando

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