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“It wasn't that I had any great dream of being an architect. I just wanted to make things. Whether it was furniture, painting, interior design, or architecture. I just wanted to create something.”

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Tadao Ando is a renowned Japanese architect, born on September 13, 1941. His design style is characterized by simplicity and modernity, emphasizing the relationship between natural light and space. His works are spread across the globe, and he is known for his unique architectural language and profound understanding of architectural art. more

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