Ando. Complete Works 1975Today. 2023 Edition by Philip Jodidio (English) Hardcov

Description: Ando. Complete Works 1975Today. 2023 Edition by Philip Jodidio, Tadao Ando Discover the master of Modernist simplicity in this overview of Tadao Andos entire career. Following the architect from his beginnings in 1975 to today, this updated XXL-sized tribute profiles each structure through fresh photographs and drawings, and includes such new projects as the He Art Museum in Foshan, China, and the Bourse de Commerce in Paris. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Discover the completely unique aesthetic of Tadao Ando, the only architect ever to have won the disciplines four most prestigious prizes: the Pritzker, Carlsberg, Praemium Imperiale, and Kyoto Prize.Philippe Starck defines him as a "mystic in a country which is no longer mystic." Philip Drew calls his buildings "land art" as they "struggle to emerge from the earth." His designs have been described as haiku crafted from concrete, water, light, and space. But to Ando, true architecture is not expressed in metaphysics or beauty, but rather through space that embodies physical wisdom.This thoroughly updated edition spans the breadth of his entire career, including such acclaimed new projects as the Bourse de Commerce in Paris and the Nakanoshima Childrens Book Forest in Osaka. Each project is profiled through photographs and architectural drawings to explore Andos 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, South Korea, France, Italy, Germany, Mexico, and the USA, this XXL-edition brings you up close and personal with a Modernist master. Author Biography Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His TASCHEN books include the Homes for Our Time series and monographs on numerous major architects, including Norman Foster, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid.Tadao Ando (born in 1941) is one of the worlds most renowned contemporary architects. At first a boxer, he decided to pursue architecture two years after graduating from high school. He is the only one to have won the disciplines four most prestigious prizes: the Pritzker, Carlsberg, Praemium Imperiale, and Kyoto Prize. Ando currently works from his native Osaka. Review A thoughtful and provocative study of the Japanese architect whose earthbound concrete buildings are both sensual and serene. * Metropolitan Home *The book is sure to satiate all fans of the architect, and create new ones out of those who have not come across his work. * thedailybeast.com *An influential architects austere, ingenious work in a stunning monograph. * Details Magazine *If theres one man responsible for making concrete sexy again its this guy. * The Independent * Details ISBN3836589567 Series Xl ISBN-10 3836589567 ISBN-13 9783836589567 Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 740 UK Release Date 2023-08-15 Imprint Taschen GmbH Place of Publication Cologne Country of Publication Germany Publisher Taschen GmbH Edition Description Multilingual edition Publication Date 2023-08-07 Edited by Taschen DEWEY 720.92 Audience General Author Tadao Ando Illustrator Tadao Ando Language English AU Release Date 2024-06-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:146831216;

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