Tadao Ando Speaks at Palazzo Grassi During Japan Week in Venice

At the Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi during Japan Week in Venice, architect Tadao Ando reflected on his professional journey. He was honored with an award from Umberto Vattani, the president of Fondazione Italia Giappone, for his efforts in enhancing Japan-Italy relations, with Italian Ambassador Giorgio Starace in attendance. Ando highlighted the Bourse de Commerce in Paris, set to open in June 2020, and compared it to Punta della Dogana, which underwent transformation in 2009. He reminisced about his early experiences after 1963, including his encounter with Le Corbusier, and noted that his first project was a house in Osaka in the late 1970s. His recent work includes Wrightwood 659 in Chicago, where he underscored the significance of beauty, strength, friendship, and the integration of science, technology, and art in tackling the energy crisis.