After graduating from OsakaPolytechnic University, Tadao Ando traveled the world and taught himselfarchitecture. In 1969, he founded Tadao Ando Architecture Studio. He designedmany personal residence, which is located in Osaka, "long live auspicious house" for a highevaluation, large-scale public buildings to small individual residential work,many times to get Japanese architecture awards. Works range from museums,recreation facilities, religious facilities, offices, etc., and are usuallylarge scale buildings.
Benesse House Museuml consists of four buildings, part of Benesse Art Base Naoshima, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The project is a museum and hotel facility based on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture". The museum is a majestic building open to the outside world, fulfilling the main function of the complex -- to display art, and visitors can feel the presence of nature within the building.
- Architect: Tadao Ando
- Words: Valerie
