I think architecture becomes interesting when it has a double character, that is, when it is as simple as possible but, at the same time as complex as possible
Interpretation
Architecture is intriguing when it balances simplicity and complexity.
Tadao Ando's quote suggests that the most compelling architecture embodies a duality of simplicity and complexity. It implies that true artistry lies in the ability to create structures that are not only straightforward and functional but also rich in depth and intricate details, engaging the viewer on multiple levels.
In practice
This quote is perfect for a presentation on modern architectural design.
I create enclosed spaces mainly by means of thick concrete walls. The primary reason is to create a place for the individual, a zone for oneself within society. When the external factors of a city's environment require the wall to be without openings, the interior must be especially full and satisfying.
I believe that architecture is fundamentally a public space where people can gather and communicate, think about the history, think about the lives of human beings, or the world.
All architecture has a public nature, I believe, so I would like to make a public space.
I like ruins because what remains is not the total design, but the clarity of thought, the naked structure, the spirit of the thing.
In the West there has always been the attempt to try make the religious building, whether it's a Medieval or Renaissance church, an eternal object for the celebration of God. The material chosen, such as stone, brick, or concrete, is meant to eternally preserve what is inside.
When you look at Japanese traditional architecture, you have to look at Japanese culture and its relationship with nature. You can actually live in a harmonious, close contact with nature - this very unique to Japan.
None of my other investments give me the joy that autographs do because they make me feel that I am holding a piece of history in my hands.
When we see Rey, we want to hear Rey's theme, and when the Force is referred to or felt, we want to hear the Force theme, and so on. We hope that these references make sense to the fans and make the aural connections that we want them to have.
I need scarcely observe that a poem deserves its title only inasmuch as it excites, by elevating the soul. The value of the poem is in the ratio of this elevating excitement.
My music is best understood by children and animals.
Our language needs endless synonyms for beautiful; the eyes could see what the tongue cannot possibly describe.
He had that curious love of green, which in individuals is always the sign of a subtle artistic temperament, and in nations is said to denote a laxity, if not a decadence of morals.
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