Spiritual space is lost in gaining convenience. I saw the need to create a mixture of Japanese spiritual culture and modern western architecture. – Tadao Ando
I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture. – Tadao Ando
If I can create some space that people havent experienced before and if it stays with them or gives them a dream for the future, thats the kind of structure I seek to create. – 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