"In the West there has always been the attempt to try make the religious building, whether it's a Medieval or Renaissance church, an eternal object for the celebration of God. The material chosen, such as stone, brick, or concrete, is meant to eternally preserve what is inside"
- Tadao Ando
About this Quote
This quote by Tadao Ando talks to the value of spiritual buildings in the West. He recommends that these buildings, whether they are Medieval or Renaissance churches, are meant to be everlasting items for the celebration of God. The products picked to construct these buildings, such as stone, brick, or concrete, are suggested to ensure that the structure will last for eternity. This is a reflection of the importance of faith in the West, and the desire to create a lasting monolith to the divine. Making use of these products also talks to the concept of permanence and stability, which is typically connected with religious structures. This quote talks to the significance of religious structures in the West, and the desire to create something that will last for eternity.
This quote is written / told by Tadao Ando somewhere between September 13, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from Japan.
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