Tadao Ando Breaks Ground on National Museum of Uzbekistan with Geometric Design
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Cajsa Carlson
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Summary
Japanese architect Tadao Ando has begun construction on the National Museum of Uzbekistan in Tashkent, his first major project in Central Asia. The museum will feature interconnected geometric shapes including squares, circles, and triangles made of concrete, drawing inspiration from Uzbekistan's architectural heritage. The project represents a significant cultural development for the country and marks Ando's expansion into the Central Asian architectural scene.
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The museum will be comprised of interconnected concrete squares, circles and triangles
Ando was informed by Uzbekistan's architectural heritage when designing the building
This marks his first major project in central Asia
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