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Towards New Horizons in Architecture by  Tadao Ando

This article discusses how to use abstract geometry and human figurative moments to create inspiring spaces. Architect TADO ANDO integrates the presence of nature into cold buildings. The Japanese tradition makes him develop a design concept that nature and architecture should coexist in harmony. The architectural feature is to allow future living patterns to coexist with ancient traditional customs by capturing traditional cultural characteristics, and climatic and natural characteristics.

Comparing this Article makes me think of the design style of the new Chinese style. The new Chinese style is characterized by a combination of Chinese tradition and modern fashion, which is both retro and trendy in line with the aesthetics of young people. It integrates the symbolic elements in traditional culture, such as Ruyi, auspicious animals, Huizi pattern, wave shape, etc., into the modern home carving with innovative design, and achieves the effect of simple and exquisite details. It also often uses Chinese-style screens or window lattices, wooden doors, craft partitions, and Bogu shelves to isolate the line of sight and enhance the sense of hierarchy in the space. And use traditional style furniture with some blue and white porcelain, purple clay pots, landscape calligraphy and painting, Chinese knots, and other ornaments to enhance the overall charm.