'I aim to be free from any associations to create independent architecture,' says Tadao Ando

Born in 1941, Tadao Ando founded his architectural firm, Tadao Ando Architect & Associates in his hometown of Osaka, in 1969. Completely self-taught, Ando’s approach to architecture stems from his engagement with nature, linking internatio
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