war Posted January 20, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 20, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Japanese architect Tadao Ando left only the original facade and perimeter Chicago common brick walls of this 1920's, 38-unit apartment building to retain the original character of the residential street. The only hint as to the surprise waiting inside is the glass enclosed 5th floor, visible only at a distance. The entire interior structure is smooth poured-in-place exposed concrete of outstanding quality. Holes from the cone-ties are left visible and create intentional uniform patterns on the surfaces. Ceilings are made of wood slats and the original brick exterior walls are exposed to view. Polished plaster walls form the backdrop for the temporary exhibits of art and architecture. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/362526-gallery-659-by-tadao-ando/?do=findComment&comment=4651673'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 Hi war, Take a look here Gallery 659 By Tadao Ando. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
NigelG Posted January 21, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) We were lucky enough to spend a few days staying in the Museum Suite atop the Benesse House Museum on Naoshima Island by Ando - and visited the sublime Chichu gallery (gasp-inducingly “Ando-ish”), the Lee Ufan gallery and Ando’s own museum. https://benesse-artsite.jp/en/ The Clark Art institute in Williamstown MA is also worth a visit (and closer to home if you’re in the USA) Edited January 21, 2023 by NigelG 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
war Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted January 21, 2023 17 hours ago, NigelG said: We were lucky enough to spend a few days staying in the Museum Suite atop the Benesse House Museum on Naoshima Island by Ando - and visited the sublime Chichu gallery (gasp-inducingly “Ando-ish”), the Lee Ufan gallery and Ando’s own museum. https://benesse-artsite.jp/en/ The Clark Art institute in Williamstown MA is also worth a visit (and closer to home if you’re in the USA) You were very fortunate indeed to have seen all of these works by Tadao Ando. I think his work is great. He has furthered the work of Le Corbusier, perhaps even improving on it. Thanks for the link. I have only seen photos of those projects in my magazines and journals. The opening exhibit at Gallery 659 was of his work and that of Le Corbusier. Drawings and beautifully crafted models of all of his Naoshima projects were there as well as the Church of Light in Osaka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted March 14, 2023 Share #4 Posted March 14, 2023 >His Office Building, still haven't processed all the shots i took of his own office building! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/362526-gallery-659-by-tadao-ando/?do=findComment&comment=4723685'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 14, 2023 Share #5 Posted March 14, 2023 Wally - A terrific set, and a venue we must visit the next time we're in Chicago. Like Nigel, we too stayed at the Benesse House Museum during their Triennial art festival, making the visit all the more sweet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted March 15, 2023 Share #6 Posted March 15, 2023 Beautiful set of images, Wally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
war Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted March 15, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 3/14/2023 at 10:09 AM, frame-it said: >His Office Building, still haven't processed all the shots i took of his own office building! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Hurry up. Can't wait to see them. Architects' own offices are usually some of their best work. And done with tighter budgets! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted March 15, 2023 Share #8 Posted March 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, war said: only exterior shots though, at something like 6am 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
war Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 12:14 PM, stuny said: Wally - A terrific set, and a venue we must visit the next time we're in Chicago. Like Nigel, we too stayed at the Benesse House Museum during their Triennial art festival, making the visit all the more sweet. Don't miss it. The gallery mounts a wide range of exhibits and they change a couple times a year. Thanks, and Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
war Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, fotografr said: Beautiful set of images, Wally. Thank you Brent. The place is so much fun to photograph. Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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