Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity (2015)
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 interweaving of interior and exterior space and for designing structures that elegantly evoke the contours of the landscape in which they are set. Conceptually and aesthetically, his award-winning exposed concrete designs forge a link between traditional Japanese architecture, Zen and contemporary modernism, while also expressing his fundamental belief that "to change the dwelling is to change the city and to reform society." Directed by Mathias Frick and produced by Susann Schimk and Jörg Trentmann, the film introduces viewers to his world-famous buildings and offers an exclusive look into his work process, as Ando shares his sources of personal inspiration and motivation and looks back over his 40-year career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity about?
- 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 interweaving of interior and exterior space and for designing structures that elegantly evoke the contours of the landscape in which they are set. Conceptually and aesthetically, his award-winning exposed concrete designs forge a link between traditional Japanese architecture, Zen and contemporary modernism, while also expressing his fundamental belief that "to change the dwelling is to change the city and to reform society." Directed by Mathias Frick and produced by Susann Schimk and Jörg Trentmann, the film introduces viewers to his world-famous buildings and offers an exclusive look into his work process, as Ando shares his sources of personal inspiration and motivation and looks back over his 40-year career.
- Who directed Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity?
- Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity was directed by Mathias Frick.
- Who stars in Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity?
- Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity stars Tadao Ando.
- How long is Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity?
- Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity?
- Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity produced?
- Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity was produced in Germany.