Tadao Ando

Tadao Ando is a Japanese self-taught architect whose approach to architecture and landscape was categorized by architectural historian Francesco Dal Co as "critical regionalism".

Kochuu (2003)

A film about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition and its impact on the Nordic building-tradition. Winding its way through visions of the future, traditions, nature, concrete, gardens and high-tech, KOCHUU tells us how contemporary ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jesper Wachtmeister
CAST:  Tadao Ando  •  Sverre Fehn  •  Toyo Ito  •  Kisho Kurokawa

A film about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition and its impact on the Nordic building-tradition. Winding its way through visions of the future, traditions, nature, concrete, gardens and high-tech, KOCHUU tells us how contemporary ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jesper Wachtmeister
CAST:  Tadao Ando  •  Sverre Fehn  •  Toyo Ito  •  Kisho Kurokawa

Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity (2013)

From Emptiness to Infinity pays homage to one of the world's most renowned architects, Japanese minimalist master Tadao Ando (born 1941), offering an exclusive glimpse into his work process. Ando is known for his creative implementation of natural light, his deft ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mathias Frick
CAST:  Tadao Ando

From Emptiness to Infinity pays homage to one of the world's most renowned architects, Japanese minimalist master Tadao Ando (born 1941), offering an exclusive glimpse into his work process. Ando is known for his creative implementation of natural light, his deft ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mathias Frick
CAST:  Tadao Ando

Just Meet (2019)

One of the most influential and recognized architects in the world, Tadao Ando, will guide us through an intimate journey from his studio in Japan to the construction of Casa Wabi in the Pacific coast of Mexico. While we see his magnificent work coming to be, we ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fernanda Romandía
CAST:  Tadao Ando

One of the most influential and recognized architects in the world, Tadao Ando, will guide us through an intimate journey from his studio in Japan to the construction of Casa Wabi in the Pacific coast of Mexico. While we see his magnificent work coming to be, we ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fernanda Romandía
CAST:  Tadao Ando

Tadao Ando (1988)

Tadao Ando, a self-taught architect, proposes an international architecture that he believes can only be conceived by someone Japanese. His architecture mixes Piranesian drama with contemplative spaces in urban complexes, residences and chapels. This film presents ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Blackwood
CAST:  Tadao Ando

Tadao Ando, a self-taught architect, proposes an international architecture that he believes can only be conceived by someone Japanese. His architecture mixes Piranesian drama with contemplative spaces in urban complexes, residences and chapels. This film presents ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Blackwood
CAST:  Tadao Ando

Memories of Origin: Hiroshi Sugimoto (2012)

This documentary follows 200 days in the life of contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto— a leading presence in the world of modern art. He is the winner of many prestigious awards and his photographs are sold for millions of yen at overseas auctions. The film shows ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yuko Nakamura
CAST:  Hiroshi Sugimoto  •  Tadao Ando  •  Lee U-Fan  •  Mansai Nomura

This documentary follows 200 days in the life of contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto— a leading presence in the world of modern art. He is the winner of many prestigious awards and his photographs are sold for millions of yen at overseas auctions. The film shows ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yuko Nakamura
CAST:  Hiroshi Sugimoto  •  Tadao Ando  •  Lee U-Fan  •  Mansai Nomura

Tadao Ando: Samurai Architect (2019)

Tadao Ando (b.1941) is a world-renowned architect, and a recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. His calm, minimalist architecture with elegant concrete designs reflects the Zen principle of simplicity. In the film he reveals the experience a building should ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shigenori Mizuno
CAST:  Tadao Ando

Tadao Ando (b.1941) is a world-renowned architect, and a recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. His calm, minimalist architecture with elegant concrete designs reflects the Zen principle of simplicity. In the film he reveals the experience a building should ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shigenori Mizuno
CAST:  Tadao Ando

The New Clark: Bringing the Ando Experience to the Berkshires (2014)

"The New Clark: Bringing the Ando Experience to the Berkshires" is a revealing insight into a long-term radical expansion of the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The film follows the close collaboration between the museum and its ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Blackwood
CAST:  Tadao Ando

"The New Clark: Bringing the Ando Experience to the Berkshires" is a revealing insight into a long-term radical expansion of the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The film follows the close collaboration between the museum and its ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Blackwood
CAST:  Tadao Ando

Japan: 3 Generations of Avant-Garde Architects (1989)

Japan's establishment as an economic superpower led to a Golden Age of Japanese architecture. Six innovators stand out particularly, fusing Japanese traditions with modern materials and technology.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Blackwood
CAST:  Tadao Ando  •  Kenneth Frampton  •  Arata Isozaki  •  Itsuko Hasegawa

Japan's establishment as an economic superpower led to a Golden Age of Japanese architecture. Six innovators stand out particularly, fusing Japanese traditions with modern materials and technology.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Blackwood
CAST:  Tadao Ando  •  Kenneth Frampton  •  Arata Isozaki  •  Itsuko Hasegawa

Louis Kahn: Silence and Light (1996)

As an architect, educator, and philosopher, Louis Kahn played a prominent role in the history of 20th century architecture. An examination of six of his most significant buildings: The Salk Institute; the Kimbell Art Museum; the Center for British Art; the library ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Blackwood
CAST:  Louis Kahn  •  Tadao Ando  •  Denise Scott Brown  •  Jonas Salk

As an architect, educator, and philosopher, Louis Kahn played a prominent role in the history of 20th century architecture. An examination of six of his most significant buildings: The Salk Institute; the Kimbell Art Museum; the Center for British Art; the library ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Blackwood
CAST:  Louis Kahn  •  Tadao Ando  •  Denise Scott Brown  •  Jonas Salk