TADAO ANDO

Tadao Ando a Japanese Architect has mentioned Carlo Scarpa as one of his main influences and his work reflects similar quality and ideas. Ando was heavily inspired by Scarpa’s use of light which he used to create a sense of depth and texture, his use of materials such as concrete which he used to create expressive forms which were both beautiful and functional. In addition to his use of light and materials Ando was also influenced by Scarpa’s approach to context, he often used existing structures and materials in his designs. He believed that architecture should be deeply connectedto itssurroundings.

Scarpa’s influence on Ando is very evident in his design of the “Chapel of the Light “ in Osaka, Japan.

The chapel’s interior made of concrete walls each with a unique surface treatment that creates a light and shadow play through out the space. The walls have narrow slots that allow sunlight to filter into the space creating patternson thefloorsandwalls.

Scarpa’s influence is mainly shown in the use of concrete, attention to detail andlightplay

The Chapel of the Light

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