Tadao Ando: Works from 1994 - 2009

Entirely self-educated, Tadao Ando is considered Japan's leading architect and his sublime buildings are located all over the world. This book profiles ninety of Ando's projects across the globe from the mid 1990s to today, including museums, convention centres, factories, shrines, residences, and corporate headquarters. Each building is beautifully photographed and is accompanied by drawings, sketches, plans, materials from the architect's own studio, and in-depth commentary. In addition, Ando has written an enlightening essay on his work. An up-to-date collection of Ando's works from the past fifteen years, this elegant book will please all fans of modern architecture. This book on the Pritzker Prizewinning architect Tadao Ando explores his recent work, which embodies principles of sustainability, site sensitivity, and craftsmanship. Entirely self-educated, Tadao Ando is considered Japan's leading architect and his sublime buildings are located all over the world. This book profiles ninety of Ando s projects across the globe from the mid 1990s to today, including museums, convention centers, factories, shrines, residences, and corporate headquarters. Each building is beautifully photographed and is accompanied by drawings, sketches, plans, materials from the architect s own studio, and in-depth commentary. In addition, Ando has written an enlightening essay on his work. An up-to-date collection of Ando's works from the past fifteen years, this elegant book will please all fans of modern architecture. In 1978, Tadao Ando was one of seven young Japanese architects whose work was celebrated in a touring exhibition titled "The Japanese New Wave." Since then, he has risen to international eminence. This volume presents photos, drawings, and text of 90 of Ando's projects Bringing the work of Pritzker Prize winning architect Tadao Ando up to date, this book explores his work from 1994 to 2009.