Azuma House by Tadao Ando

Completed in 1976 in Osaka, Azuma House is a landmark of visionary architecture — a minimalist sanctuary carved from concrete in the heart of the city.

Designed by Tadao Ando, a self-taught architect guided by intuition and discipline, the house is celebrated for its bold simplicity and spiritual restraint.
Turning away from the street, it encloses a private open-air courtyard — a void filled with light, silence, and the changing rhythm of the seasons.

To move from one room to another, residents must cross this open courtyard, confronting rain, wind, and sunlight.
Through this simple act, Ando reconnected urban living with nature and introspection — transforming daily routine into a ritual of awareness.