Signed, Tadao Ando - HILL OF THE BUDDHA 頭大仏 [With Original Sketch/ With Obi & Original Bag] - 2022

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Signed by Tadao Ando, HILL OF THE BUDDHA 頭大仏 [With Original Sketch/ With Obi & Original Bag] is a Japanese–English architecture book (88 pages, 2022) in very good condition, with an original hand-drawn sketch by the architect.

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This beautifully produced volume documents the celebrated architectural project “Hill of the Buddha” in Sapporo, Japan — one of Tadao Ando’s most poetic and spiritually resonant works.

Through striking photographs, plans, and essays in both English and Japanese, the book reveals Ando’s design philosophy, his creative process, and the unique integration of architecture, nature, and spirituality that defines this monumental site.

What makes this particular copy truly exceptional is that it has been personally signed by Tadao Ando and includes an original hand-drawn colored sketch by the architect himself — a rare and highly sought-after collector’s item for admirers of modern architecture and Ando’s artistic vision worldwide.

A must-have for design professionals, collectors, and those who appreciate the intersection of art, architecture, and the human spirit.

Condition:
Aside from a small stain on the spine, the book is in very good condition overall. It comes with its obi and original non-woven bag (slightly soiled). A complete set of these accessories is rare, making it a particularly valuable book for collectors.


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This beautifully produced volume documents the celebrated architectural project “Hill of the Buddha” in Sapporo, Japan — one of Tadao Ando’s most poetic and spiritually resonant works.

Through striking photographs, plans, and essays in both English and Japanese, the book reveals Ando’s design philosophy, his creative process, and the unique integration of architecture, nature, and spirituality that defines this monumental site.

What makes this particular copy truly exceptional is that it has been personally signed by Tadao Ando and includes an original hand-drawn colored sketch by the architect himself — a rare and highly sought-after collector’s item for admirers of modern architecture and Ando’s artistic vision worldwide.

A must-have for design professionals, collectors, and those who appreciate the intersection of art, architecture, and the human spirit.

Condition:
Aside from a small stain on the spine, the book is in very good condition overall. It comes with its obi and original non-woven bag (slightly soiled). A complete set of these accessories is rare, making it a particularly valuable book for collectors.


Important Notice for International Buyers:
Import duties or taxes may be charged by your local customs office.
Most buyers do not incur additional fees, but this can vary depending on your country’s regulations.
For more information, please check your local customs office or Catawiki’s guidance.
For more information: https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/fees/do-i-have-to-pay-customs-fees

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Architecture, Japan
Book Title
HILL OF THE BUDDHA 頭大仏 [With Original Sketch/ With Obi & Original Bag]
Author/ Illustrator
Signed, Tadao Ando
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
2022
Height
241 mm
Edition
Other edition
Width
175 mm
Language
English, Japanese
Original language
Yes
Extras
Signed
Number of pages
88
Sold by
JapanVerified
17
Objects sold
Private

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