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1. TADAO ANDO
The man of concrete

2. • Tadao Ando was born in 1941 in Osaka, Japan
• He worked as a professional fighter
• He is a self-taught architect.
• He got his architecture license and started his career.
• He the Pritzker Prize, RIBA Royal Gold Medal, AIA Gold
Medal
• Many architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, and Le Corbusier
inspired him.
Tadao Ando

3. • Most of his projects are about geometrical
shapes.
• In most of his projects he depends on the
natural light.
• He is Showcasing raw materials like
concrete, glass, water, and wood.
• He focuses on how people experience
buildings and how they feel.
His theory:

4. Iconic structures:
1. Church of Light
2. House 4x4
3. Asia University Museum of Modern
Art

5. Church of Light,1989
• Location: Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
• The Church of the Light is famous for its
simple, geometric design. It comprises
two rectangular volumes that intersect to
form a cross-shaped plan.
• The Church of the Light incorporates
Ando's philosophy of utilizing light to
define and create spiritual experiences.

9. House 4x4, 2003
• Location: tarumi-ku, kobe, hyogo, japan
• It features a unique courtyard in the center
that allows natural light and ventilation.
• Despite its small size, the design is smart and
makes the space feel open.
• Although not as popular as other Tadao
Ando structures, it serves as a great illustration
of intelligent design and efficient space
utilization.

12. Asia University Museum of
Modern Art 2013
• Location: Wufeng, Taichung, Taiwan
• The museum was built using bare
concrete for the structure and then
covered with curtain walls.
• The building's three stories are formed
by stacking up numerous equilateral
triangles irregularly, which serve as the
basic element.
• It’s the biggest Museum for modern art
in Asia

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