Atelier in Oyodo

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Atelier in Oyodo Architect: Tadao Ando Year(s) of construction: 1990-1991 Land Area: 115.6 m21,244.308 ft² 138.256 yd² 1.156e-4 km² 0.0116 ha 4.463341e-5 miles² Floor Area: 91.7 m2987.051 ft² 109.672 yd² 9.17e-5 km² 0.00917 ha 3.540557e-5 miles² Built-up Area: 451.7 m24,862.058 ft² 540.229 yd² 4.517e-4 km² 0.0452 ha 1.744023e-4 miles² Location: Osaka, Japan Coordinates: Find coordinates from address Place on the Map

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Situation 3 Concept 4 Materials 5 Drawings 6 Photos

[edit] Introduction

This Atelier is a study of the architecture of Tadao Ando, built for himself. The architect took his inspiration from the "Carceri" of Piranesi, a series of engravings showing ropes, traps and strings hanging, while the space is framed by a set of inarticulate stairs, beams, windows and passageways.

[edit] Situation

The Atelier is located on a quiet street near the center of the city of Osaka.

[edit] Concept

This is a building with seven floors, two of which are below grade. A short atrium runs from bottom to top, widening as it ascends the sturcture. The corridors take up the empty central space.

One can only become aware of the dimensions of the building when upon entering. That is when the significant heights inside are realized; the facade looks very simple in comparison.

[edit] Materials

Once again, Ando used reinforced concrete sans ornamentation for the exterior.

[edit] Drawings

[edit] Photos