Glowing Transformations: Tadao Andos Innovations in Hospital Architecture Through Light

This study is based on the use of reinforced concrete as common material of construction and expression to create openings for natural light by Tadao Ando and haw that helps in changing, the overall perception of a space, In pursuing this investigation, the study addresses three major objectives. · To identify Tadao Ando’s design philosophy and characteristic of natural visible inside these spaces. · To understand the use of natural light to illuminate different spaces · To explore the relation between the characteristics of natural light to the overall perception of the space, Itis necessary to take steps towards the development keeping in mind to save the environment. This study generates the awareness of using natural light inside the closed spaces. The outcome from this study can help designers in the use of natural light to design and articulate spaces. ‘The methodology developed and tested in this study could form a basis for analysing other architect’s use of natural light in public spaces like mall, museums, shopping arcades, etc. to look aesthetically good ‘and natural creates very nice ambience inside these spaces, by use of natural light, the building can become more energy efficient and save electricity. Ando’s design presents the concept of the spirit of place and establishes the nature and soul of architecture. The creation of a situation is to enlighten people and enable them to understand the potential meaning, revealing a state of awareness. Ando’s poetic space comprises a far-reaching clean and quiet meaning of Zen, providing people with a profound and moving experience, by simplifying all the complex elements, it intends to express several meanings with fewer composition elements, ensuring that the people’s experience is not diminished. The space is composed of inanimate materials, but it is full of Vigor and vitality this allows people to have resonance in their minds and conduct an ‘emotional dialogue. Ando writes his design