Tadao Ando (安藤 忠雄, Andō Tadao; born 13 September 1941) is a Japanese architect. [1][2] Self-taught, he is known for his unique integration of architecture and landscape. Architectural historian …

Dec 3, 2025 · Tadao Ando, one of Japan’s leading contemporary architects, best known for his minimalist concrete buildings. These include the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, Missouri, and …

Born in 1941 in Osaka, Japan, Tadao Ando is often cited as one of the greatest living architects. Here are 5 things you should know. Boxing helped him develop his quiet fighting spirit and stoic...

Jan 23, 2024 · Tadao Ando, a prominent contemporary Japanese architect, is known for his minimalist concrete buildings, prioritizing light, wind, and space. Ando’s architecture is characterized by its …

Known for his sensitive, assured use of reinforced concrete, Japanese architect Tadao Ando produces works of architecture through the deft manipulation and framing of light, space, and water.

Tadao Ando, one of the most important contemporary Japanese architects, has pursued what he calls an architecture that moves people with its poetic and creative power. His numerous buildings yield …

Oct 23, 2024 · Tadao Ando is a self-taught architect who rose to become one of contemporary architecture's biggest stars. Here, we explore the Japanese master's origins, journey and finest works

Feb 3, 2025 · Ando’s journey from a professional boxer to a Pritzker Prize-winning architect is as fascinating as his designs. With no formal training, he carved his path by studying buildings, traveling …

Sep 28, 2002 · In 1969, Ando established Tadao Ando Architect and Associates in Osaka. He is an honorary fellow in the architecture academies of six countries; he has been a visiting professor at …

French fashion house Saint Laurent debuted its Autumn Winter 2023 menswear collection at Paris' historic Bourse de Commerce, which was recently revamped by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.