Quote by Tadao Ando
When I design buildings, I think of the overall composition, much

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

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My hand is the extension of the thinking process – the creative process. – Tadao Ando

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