Japanese architecture is traditionally based on wooden structures that need renovating on a regular basis. – Tadao Ando
You cant really say what is beautiful about a place, but the image of the place will remain vividly with you. – Tadao Ando
People tend not to use this word beauty because its not intellectual – but there has to be an overlap between beauty and intellect. – 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