Osaka | Seeking Inspiration from the Green Apple | Tadao Ando's Kansai Architectural Journey

Tadao Ando's architectural journey in Kansai is illuminated by the inspiration of the green apple. At the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, the green apple sculpture stands tall on the Sea Terrace, blending with light and shadow to symbolize hope for youth and cultural revival. At the entrance of the Nakanoshima Children's Book Forest, the green apple welcomes visitors, sparking children's thirst for knowledge and complementing the labyrinth of books. Each structure showcases the interplay of light, shadow, and space through concrete, while the green apple injects warmth and philosophical depth into the austere designs. From Osaka to Kobe, this journey is not just an architectural tour but a voyage of inspiration and emotion led by the green apple.

Post by 湯馬士火車頭 | Sep 19, 2025