BOOK:Tadao Ando-Complete Works 1975-Today, Taschen Publications

Fascinated by architecture, Tadao Ando abandoned professional boxing and set out on an initiatory tour of the world to learn about his passion. In 1969, he created his own agency in Osaka, where he produced sober, clean-lined designs that went against the 1970s trend for technological architecture. Tadao Ando bases his designs on an exploration of the various aspects typical of his work, particularly architecture’s very reason for existing: “Given that it is used by people, it has close links with the body… Architecture should provide a place for mankind’s sense of joy. Otherwise our bodies are not attracted to it”. The updated 2018 edition “Tadao Ando, complete works from 1975 until today” in XXL format by Taschen Publications, spans the breadth of Tadao Ando;s entire career, including such stunning new projects as the Shanghai Poly Grand Theater and the Clark Center at Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Each project is profiled through photographs and architectural drawings to explore Ando’s unprecedented use of concrete, wood, water, light, space, and natural forms. Featuring designs from award-winning private homes, churches, museums, and apartment complexes to cultural spaces throughout Japan, Korea, France, Italy, Spain, and the USA. Also the book is available as an Art Edition accompanied by a sketch signed by Tadao Ando and limited to 100 copies.-Efi Michalarou