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A long-standing collaboration with photographer Richard Pare,
Includes previously unreleased photographs
Architect Tadao Ando (left) and architectural photographer Richard Pare (right)
Richard Pare is a photographer who captures Tadao Ando's architecture, intricate designs, and philosophy in the most vivid and outstanding way. He is renowned for his unique approach of capturing the temporality of context and place, recording memories of architecture.
Richard Pare, who excels at presenting spatial compositions cinematically and emphasizing the rhythm and visual structure of spaces, shoots strictly based on architectural materials.<Tadao Ando: Light and Space> and <Tadao Ando: The Colors of Light Volume 1 (2nd Edition)> embody the fruits of the long collaboration between Tadao Ando and Richard Pare.
Most of the photographs included in the book have never been released before, and you can only see them through this reward.
<Church on the Water>, <Water Temple>, and more
A total of over 50 representative works
<Tadao Ando: Light and Space> contains 28 works in total, and <Tadao Ando: The Colors of Light Volume 1 (2nd Edition)> contains 27 works. As a collection that brings together Ando's representative works, its value as a collectible is beyond words.
The first official Tadao Ando art book in Korea!
Includes a preface written by Tadao Ando himself
The images are from the original edition, but the funded book will be provided in Korean.
<Tadao Ando: Light and Space> begins with a preface written by Tadao Ando himself. It contains Tadao Ando's passion and exploration for light, as well as his reflections on working with Richard Pare. The book also features a preface by architect Dominique Perrault and four original drawings specially created by Tadao Ando for this book.
Detailed drawings and sections,
Even project specifications are included.
In the latter part of the book, you will find sections, detailed drawings, and project specifications. Just looking at the master’s architectural drawings and sections will surely provide great insight. In both books, you can explore Ando's architectural sections, detailed drawings, and project specifications. If you want to thoroughly examine Ando's design methods and the master's work, you definitely shouldn't miss this opportunity.
Only on Wadiz,
Exclusively released, 1,000 copies each 
<Tadao Ando: Light and Space> and <Tadao Ando: The Colors of Light Volume 1 (2nd Edition)> are exclusively released on Wadiz, with 1,000 copies each. As these books comprehensively cover over 50 of Tadao Ando's architectural works, it will be difficult to find another opportunity like this.
First to reissue out-of-print overseas editions,
Collaboration with art book publisher Phaidon
ⓒLorenzo Zandri Phaidon is the oldest among the world's top three art book publishers. They present art books across a wide range of fields, including literature, philosophy, history, as well as cooking and fashion.
<Tadao Ando: Light and Space> and <Tadao Ando: The Colors of Light Volume 1 (2nd Edition)> were also produced by Phaidon. The Korean edition to be introduced in Korea will also be published in collaboration with Phaidon.
Premium production specifications,
Luxury hardcover that maximizes architectural beauty
As a highly collectible art book that brings together Tadao Ando's outstanding architectural works, it is presented in a luxury hardcover. Doesn't the light gray color reminiscent of architecture and the soft-textured fabric cover look truly luxurious?
From the moment you hold the book in your hands, the exceptional craftsmanship will make you feel as if you are immersed in Tadao Ando's world of works.
For appreciating architecture
Optimized editorial design
With a variety of layout designs, you can view more than 50 of Ando's numerous works in a more detailed and dynamic way.The bold use of white space allows you to fully focus on the works.
Gatefold (origami) pages are included so you can spread the paper wider.. Ando's hand-drawn blueprints can be appreciated more vividly using thin tracing paper.
Tadao Ando
Architectural Drawing Book
The design of the drawing book goods may be partially changed later.
Countless ideas floating in your mind—how about recording them in the Tadao Ando Drawing Book? Ando's rich sense will inspire you even more.
We chose sketches of buildings drawn by Tadao Ando himself and photos of the completed architecture as the cover of the drawing book. Plus, the paper texture is perfect for sketching! Unleash your own inspiration freely :)
Tadao Ando's works in my hands,
Architectural Postcards
We have captured some of Tadao Ando's most acclaimed architectural works on postcards. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas, 21_21 Design Sight in Minato, Tokyo, and Museum SAN in Wonju. These postcards are perfect for your favorite notebook, your everyday room, or for writing a small message to someone special.
(Photos to be added)
UX Review is the largest art-specialized publisher in Korea, having produced books in the design field for over 10 years and publishing masterpieces by globally influential artists and designers.
We aim to create great books that allow you to keep the works and philosophies of masters close by, always providing inspiration and insight.
Reason for Pre-order
The Tadao Ando collection is a large-scale publishing project, as it is out of print worldwide and will be republished first in Korea. The main readers are Tadao Ando fans and architecture students, so we wanted to offer this highly collectible product exclusively to Wadiz supporters.
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