Now an established journalist, she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006, visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas. Ellie has also taken part in judging panels, moderated events, curated shows and contributed in ...
Richard Meier Hans Hollein Kenzo Tange Fumihiko Maki Tadao Ando These guys have all won a Pritzker Prize…seriously? Fumihiko?? You would think the law of averages – considering the number of Bob’s walking around compared to Fumihiko’s – that there is one great architect out there that ...
Our first example is the Vitra Conference Center by Tadao Ando, which was built in 1993. Even though 1993 is far outside the time frame that brutalism spanned, this building has many characteristics that are “brutalistic,” specifically its extensive use of unpainted reinforced concrete, its h...
In fact, one of the most noticeable aspects of this style is the open-plan layouts and spatial arrangements. SaveWhen you analyze the works of prominent minimalist architects, such as Tadao Ando and Kazuyo Sejima, you’ll see immediately how space is respected and even given a prominent role...
It states that the architect's first obligation is to the quality of the craft and to the community, as the building will exist in a context such as a city or neighborhood. The author concludes that curiosity is also important as it allows the architect to be innovative.Elsea, Daniel...
achieves harmony through simplicity. Japanese architectTadao Andois a leading example of a contemporary architect practicing minimalism. Known for his use of smooth concrete, light, and natural elements like water, Ando’s award-winning architecture is stripped bare to allow for greater emotional ...
An art object installed in 1987 celebrating 120 years since the opening of the Port of Kobe. The carp-shaped object is 22 meters tall. It was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry and supervised by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
From the hundreds of recommendations, architectsZaha Hadid, Tadao Ando,Cesar Pelli, and other expert judges selected 21 finalists. Then, millions of voters around the world picked the top seven New Wonders of the World. The New Seven Wonders of the World were announced in Lisbon, Portugal on ...
The Bourse is Pinault’s third contemporary arts venue; the other two, also designed by Ando, being in Venice. The Paris gallery is intended, says Pinault, “to share my passion for contemporary art with as broad an audience as possible”. La Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection is sch...
Much of Naoshima's art was installed by the Benesse Corporation, which oversees art museums and installations both on Naoshima and on neighboring islands. Many of Benesse's museums were designed by the well known JapanesearchitectAndo Tadao and include theChichu Art Museum,Lee Ufan Museumand all...