Naoshima - Tadao Ando's Concrete Walls

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My last post featured some imagery from around the island of Naoshima in Japan. I was especially drawn in by the beautiful concrete walls which are a trademark of famous Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

As soon as you enter the first room in the Benesse House Museum you are instantly struck by the starkness of the concrete. The walkway spirals down and you are able to walk to the centre of the room. It’s really quite special and is something I wanted to convey here with my photography. Whether I was able to do it sufficiently is another thing, but I still felt that this imagery was strong and powerful, both in colour and black and white. Enjoy.


More from my Travels in Japan:

Exploring Osaka - Inside the TRUCK Furniture Workshop
Exploring Osaka - Inside the TRUCK Furniture Showroom
Exploring Tokyo - Hama Rikyu Gardens
Exploring Tokyo - A Visit to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
Exploring Kyoto - Tenryuji Temple & Grounds
Exploring Kyoto - A Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
Exploring Kyoto - A Visit to Japanese Potter Kawai Kanjiro’s House
Exploring Kyoto - Inside Nakamuraken Sweet Shop


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