Tadao Ando's New Book Features 750 Architectural Drawings and Models from His Career
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Lizzie Crook
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Summary
Japanese architect Tadao Ando's new book 'Tadao Ando. Sketches, Drawings & Architecture' published by Taschen features 750 drawings, models, and plans from his career. The article highlights nine of Ando's favorite drawings that reveal the conceptual depth and invisible aspects behind his architectural designs. The book is organized chronologically and showcases how Ando's drawings capture the essence and philosophy behind his minimalist concrete architecture.
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Japanese architect Tadao Ando's latest book collects his drawings and models produced across his career.
In this roundup, he selects nine of his favourite examples featured inside.
It is organised chronologically and showcases how Ando's drawings capture the essence and philosophy behind his minimalist concrete architecture.
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