Tag: Tadao Ando

Minimalism and maximalism are two sides of a conversation unfolding over time. With each age, a different perspective is brought to the discussion. In a purely conceptual view, minimalism will reduce an object or content to its pure or essential state while maximalism will magnify the content until clarity of original form is overwhelmed by its complexity. Hence, in minimalism, an object is taken to its extreme simplicity and in maximalism, it will be taken in the opposite direction, to extreme complexity.

The Pringiers House, perched on the cliffs of southern Sri Lanka, is a striking embodiment of Tadao Ando’s architectural philosophy. Designed for Belgian industrialist Pierre Pringiers, it is a harmonious blend of natural elements, rigorous geometry, and an exploration of light and shadow. With its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and extensive use of concrete, the house embodies many of the principles of the International Style, a movement that has influenced global architecture since the early 20th century.