Tadao Ando (安藤 忠雄, Andō Tadao; born 13 September 1941) is a Japanese architect. Self-taught, he is known for his unique integration of architecture and landscape. Architectural historian Francesco Dal Co described his work as an example of "critical regionalism". Ando was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1995.
My hand is the extension of the thinking process - the creative process.
A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.