It is said of his architecture that it creates
a ‘haiku’ effect emphasising the emptiness to be representative of
simplicity. Said simplicity emphasises
the concept of sensation and physical appearances mainly influenced by the
concept of Zen.
Inner feeling over
outward appearances.
CHURCH OF LIGHT
12,000 sq ft
A large
rectangular concrete box, sliced through at a 15 degree by a completely
freestanding wall. Light penetrates the
immense darkness through the cut out of a cross on the altar-side wall. Floors
and pews have been constructed out of scaffolding wooden planks which are used
to match the spartanesque room. Ando
says in response to the design that he has always used only natural materials
that come into contact with an individuals hands and feet. These natural
materials have substance and are invaluable as, through our senses we become
aware of architecture
There are limited
light sources, this intensifies the light beaming from the cross cut out. The inverse shadow imposed on to the floor,
moves with the progression of the sun.
Expressing the purity of mans spiritual nature with nature.
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