《 Tadao Ando Profile 》 Born in Osaka in 1941. After travelling around the world, he studied architecture on his own and established the Tadao Ando Architect & Associates in 1969. He has served as a visiting professor at Yale University, Columbia University, Harvard University, and other institutions, and was appointed professor at the University of Tokyo in 1997 and professor emeritus at the same university in 2003. He has numerous works to his credit. Notable works include ‘Sumiyoshi Row House,’ ‘Japan Pavilion at the Seville Expo,’ ‘Church of the Light,’ ‘Osaka Prefectural Asuka Museum of Art,’ ‘Awaji Dream Stage,’ ‘Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art,’ and ‘Fort Worth Modern Art Museum.’ He received the Japan Institute of Architects Award in 1979 for ‘Sumiyoshi Row House’ and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal in 2002. He was awarded the Order of Culture in 2010. His publications include ‘Speaking of Architecture’ and ‘The Alliance of Words’ (both published by the University of Tokyo Press), ‘Architect Tadao Ando’ and ‘Le Corbusier: The Courageous House’ (both published by Shinchosha). Contents: This is the official catalogue of the retrospective exhibition ‘Tadao Ando: Endovers’ held in 2017, featuring the world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The vibrant red hardcover edition includes large photographs and architectural sketches, as well as explanations in both Japanese and English, introducing Tadao Ando's major projects from the 1970s to the early 2000s. Major works: • Pruit Foundation (USA) • Shiga Ryotaro Memorial Museum (Osaka) • Benesse Art Site (Naoshima) • Modern concrete architecture that blends minimalism and light This book is a must-have item for Japanese design collectors, architecture enthusiasts, and fans who appreciate Tadao Ando's poetic harmony of space, nature, and materials. With full-colour photographs, detailed models, and overwhelming spatial perspectives, this publication is rich in information and visually appealing. Details: • Title: Tadao Ando: Challenge • Publication year: 2017 • Language: Japanese and English • Format: Hardcover • Condition: Very good, slight wear on the edges of the dust jacket ⸻ Popular related search keywords: Ando Architecture Design Japan Concrete Minimalism Modernism Exhibition Museum Book Photography Naoshima Pulitzer Osaka Collector ⸻ Shipping Method Shipped via Japan Post, DHL, or FedEx. For international customers: Import duties, taxes, and fees are not included in the product price or shipping cost. These charges are the responsibility of the purchaser. Please contact your country's customs office before bidding/purchasing to confirm these additional costs. These duties are paid to customs and not to us. Prompt payment ensures timely delivery of your order.