ISBN: 978-3-8365-3541-0 (German Edition) ISBN: 978-3-8365-3549-6 (English Edition) Modern Minimalism with a Japanese Touch Discover the Unique Aesthetics of Tadao Ando Philippe Starck describes him as "mystical in a land that is no longer mystical." Drew Philip calls his buildings "land art" that seems to grow out of the earth. He is the only architect to have won the four most important prizes in his field: the Pritzker, Carlsberg, Praemium Imperiale, and Kyoto Prize. His name is Tadao Ando, and he is one of the greatest living architects in the world. Ando merges Japanese traditions with modernism, creating a unique aesthetic that works with concrete, wood, water, light, space, and nature in extraordinary ways. This book is a perfect introduction to his work, showcasing private homes, churches, museums, and cultural buildings in Japan, France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. The Artist Tadao Ando, born in 1941, is one of the world's most renowned contemporary architects. Init