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Tadao Ando Quotes

I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture Picture Quote #1

Spiritual space is lost in gaining convenience. I saw the need to create a mixture of Japanese spiritual culture and modern western architecture Picture Quote #1

Italy is full of historical buildings. And Europe holds a great history of philosophy from Greece until today. I read all those books and see these buildings, and I think of where I stand when I design my architecture Picture Quote #1

The speed of change makes you wonder what will become of architecture Picture Quote #1

But in Japan, there’s nothing like that, since the temple is made of wood. The divine spirit inside the building is eternal, so the enclosure doesn’t have to be Picture Quote #1

My hand is the extension of the thinking process - the creative process Picture Quote #1

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I hope America can also be the cultural leader of the world, and use this frontier spirit to lead and show others that we need courage to go places where we have not gone before Picture Quote #1

In the West there has always been the attempt to try make the religious building, whether it’s a Medieval or Renaissance church, an eternal object for the celebration of God. The material chosen, such as stone, brick, or concrete, is meant to eternally preserve what is inside Picture Quote #1

I don’t look so closely at women’s fashion, but from the 20th century on, people have had the freedom to express themselves and their individualities, and fashion is one of the most fundamental ways in which they do this, men and women are equally able to express themselves Picture Quote #1

You always want to try to make something new, and, of course, America is the world leader in economics today Picture Quote #1

Without this spirit, Modernist architecture cannot fully exist. Since there is often a mismatch between the logic and the spirit of Modernism, I use architecture to reconcile the two Picture Quote #1

People tend not to use this word beauty because it’s not intellectual - but there has to be an overlap between beauty and intellect Picture Quote #1

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When you look at Japanese traditional architecture, you have to look at Japanese culture and its relationship with nature. You can actually live in a harmonious, close contact with nature - this very unique to Japan Picture Quote #1

Look at London or Paris: they’re both filthy. You don’t get that in Tokyo. The proud residents look after their city Picture Quote #1

All those involved in the construction of an architectural design, from the architect to the builder, have an attachment to the architecture, although it’s difficult to quantify the attachment Picture Quote #1

We borrow from nature the space upon which we build Picture Quote #1

I believe that architecture is fundamentally a public space where people can gather and communicate, think about the history, think about the lives of human beings, or the world Picture Quote #1

But in Japan, there’s nothing like that, since the temple is made of wood. The divine spirit inside the building is eternal, so the enclosure doesn’t have to be Picture Quote #1

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When I draw something, the brain and the hands work together Picture Quote #1

I hope America can also be the cultural leader of the world, and use this frontier spirit to lead and show others that we need courage to go places where we have not gone before Picture Quote #1

I hope that America as a whole, and especially its architects, will become more seriously involved in producing a new architectural culture that would bring the nation to the apex - where it has stood before - and lead the world Picture Quote #1

If I can create some space that people haven’t experienced before and if it stays with them or gives them a dream for the future, that’s the kind of structure I seek to create Picture Quote #1

The level of detail and craft is something that’s inscribed within the original design concept. And so when I begin to draw, I know what kind of detailing I want the building to have Picture Quote #1

I think everyone needs a goal. And what kind of goal will be important. And for that we have to study and we have to be intelligent Picture Quote #1

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But now, more and more, its society is concerned with economy and finance Picture Quote #1

All those involved in the construction of an architectural design, from the architect to the builder, have an attachment to the architecture, although it’s difficult to quantify the attachment Picture Quote #1

I would like my architecture to inspire people to use their own resources, to move into the future Picture Quote #1

If you give people nothingness, they can ponder what can be achieved from that nothingness Picture Quote #1

Japanese architecture is traditionally based on wooden structures that need renovating on a regular basis Picture Quote #1

The computer offers another kind of creativity. You cannot ignore the creativity that computer technology can bring. But you need to be able to move between those two different worlds Picture Quote #1

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I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture (Tadao Ando Quotes) Spiritual space is lost in gaining convenience. I saw the need to create a mixture of Japanese spiritual culture and modern western architecture (Tadao Ando Quotes) Italy is full of historical buildings. And Europe holds a great history of philosophy from Greece until today. I read all those books and see these buildings, and I think of where I stand when I design my architecture (Tadao Ando Quotes) The speed of change makes you wonder what will become of architecture (Tadao Ando Quotes) But in Japan, there’s nothing like that, since the temple is made of wood. The divine spirit inside the building is eternal, so the enclosure doesn’t have to be (Tadao Ando Quotes) My hand is the extension of the thinking process - the creative process (Tadao Ando Quotes) I hope America can also be the cultural leader of the world, and use this frontier spirit to lead and show others that we need courage to go places where we have not gone before (Tadao Ando Quotes) In the West there has always been the attempt to try make the religious building, whether it’s a Medieval or Renaissance church, an eternal object for the celebration of God. The material chosen, such as stone, brick, or concrete, is meant to eternally preserve what is inside (Tadao Ando Quotes) I don’t look so closely at women’s fashion, but from the 20th century on, people have had the freedom to express themselves and their individualities, and fashion is one of the most fundamental ways in which they do this, men and women are equally able to express themselves. (Tadao Ando Quotes) You always want to try to make something new, and, of course, America is the world leader in economics today (Tadao Ando Quotes) Without this spirit, Modernist architecture cannot fully exist. Since there is often a mismatch between the logic and the spirit of Modernism, I use architecture to reconcile the two (Tadao Ando Quotes) People tend not to use this word beauty because it’s not intellectual - but there has to be an overlap between beauty and intellect (Tadao Ando Quotes) When you look at Japanese traditional architecture, you have to look at Japanese culture and its relationship with nature. You can actually live in a harmonious, close contact with nature - this very unique to Japan (Tadao Ando Quotes) Look at London or Paris: they’re both filthy. You don’t get that in Tokyo. The proud residents look after their city (Tadao Ando Quotes) All those involved in the construction of an architectural design, from the architect to the builder, have an attachment to the architecture, although it’s difficult to quantify the attachment. (Tadao Ando Quotes) We borrow from nature the space upon which we build (Tadao Ando Quotes) I believe that architecture is fundamentally a public space where people can gather and communicate, think about the history, think about the lives of human beings, or the world. (Tadao Ando Quotes) But in Japan, there’s nothing like that, since the temple is made of wood. The divine spirit inside the building is eternal, so the enclosure doesn’t have to be. (Tadao Ando Quotes) When I draw something, the brain and the hands work together (Tadao Ando Quotes) I hope America can also be the cultural leader of the world, and use this frontier spirit to lead and show others that we need courage to go places where we have not gone before. (Tadao Ando Quotes) I hope that America as a whole, and especially its architects, will become more seriously involved in producing a new architectural culture that would bring the nation to the apex - where it has stood before - and lead the world. (Tadao Ando Quotes) If I can create some space that people haven’t experienced before and if it stays with them or gives them a dream for the future, that’s the kind of structure I seek to create. (Tadao Ando Quotes) The level of detail and craft is something that’s inscribed within the original design concept. And so when I begin to draw, I know what kind of detailing I want the building to have. (Tadao Ando Quotes) I think everyone needs a goal. And what kind of goal will be important. And for that we have to study and we have to be intelligent. (Tadao Ando Quotes) But now, more and more, its society is concerned with economy and finance (Tadao Ando Quotes) All those involved in the construction of an architectural design, from the architect to the builder, have an attachment to the architecture, although it’s difficult to quantify the attachment (Tadao Ando Quotes) I would like my architecture to inspire people to use their own resources, to move into the future (Tadao Ando Quotes) If you give people nothingness, they can ponder what can be achieved from that nothingness (Tadao Ando Quotes) Japanese architecture is traditionally based on wooden structures that need renovating on a regular basis (Tadao Ando Quotes) The computer offers another kind of creativity. You cannot ignore the creativity that computer technology can bring. But you need to be able to move between those two different worlds (Tadao Ando Quotes)

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