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Tadao Ando Received the UIA Gold MedalThe International Union of Architects (UIA) presented the UIA 2005 Gold Medal to the distinguished Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
This prestigious honor is awarded to living architects for contributions made throughout their careers in service to humanity, society, and the promotion of the art of architecture.
In announcing the award, the UIA jury commented: "His mastery of construction materials - reinforced concrete to which he gives a silky touch, wood which he uses with virtuosity, glass, water, light, - makes him an inspired master of architectural construction and design.
The imprint of his expertise and his lyricism may be witnessed in private houses, temples, and museums, as well as in ambitious programs like the renovation of Kobe or vast cultural complexes in the United States."
Since its creation, the UIA Gold Medal has been awarded to: Hassan Fathy (Egypt), Reima Pietila (Finland), Charles Correa (India), Fumihiko Maki (Japan), Rafael Moneo (Spain), Ricardo Legorreta (Mexico), and Renzo Piano (Italy), in 2002.
Ando was born in Osaka, in 1941.
He was self-educated, and absorbed a knowledge of architecture by traveling around the world, especially in Japan, Europe, the United States, and Africa.
He discovered and became fascinated by the work of Le Corbusier.
In 1995, Ando received the
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