Archbrick 4x4 House Brick (Tadao Ando)

Archbrick Tadao Ando concrete architecture series Size: 4.8 x 4.8 x 10.4cm Packaging size: 11.5 x 9.5 x 4cm Material: ABS Designed and packed in HK Difficulty: Middle Introduction A concept was not only the treatment of light and water, but also the sound of the wind. The house combined a rigorous use of geometry with the intention to create a piece of architecture which, in this case, becomes part of the sea. Ando uses geometric bases for his designs: squares, circles, triangles and rectangles. He is always looking to achieve the balance between the building and the natural surroundings. For Ando it is truly important that the individuals who occupy his buildings have the spiritual and intellectual experience; like that of reading a poem or listening to music in a calm and strong environment. In this case, the concept is reflected in the displaced cube situated on the highest level, connecting the individual with the landscape.