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.
-- Tadao Ando
   
Tadao Ando   Name:
Tadao Ando
Type:
Architect
Nationality:
Japanese
Birth:
September 13, 1941
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