An illustrated volume exploring Tadao Ando’s early architectural work from 1972 to 1987, featuring architectural photographs, drawings and project descriptions. The title page bears a signature and architectural sketch attributed to Tadao Ando, as shown in the photographs. This distinctive feature adds particular interest for collectors of architectural books and admirers of Ando’s work. The illustrated spreads offer a compelling study of architectural geometry, interior space and the relationship between buildings and their surroundings. Both colour and black-and-white photographs are visible in the supplied images. PUBLICATION DETAILS Title: TADAO ANDO 1972–1987 Publisher: A.D.A. EDITA Tokyo Co., Ltd. Copyright year: 1987, as printed in the book ISBN: 4-87140-413-7 Printed and bound in Japan Photography credited to Yoshio Takase Cover and logotype design credited to Gan Hosoya The copyright date does not independently establish the printing date of this particular copy. The supplied photographs do not confirm a special or limited edition designation. CONDITION Used, with age-related wear and marks from handling and storage. Yellowing, soiling, surface dullness, rubbing, creasing, scratches and staining are present. The photographs show discolouration to the page edges and wear to the exterior. Despite these signs of age, the book remains readable.