Happy birthday! Tadao Ando turns 85 today

Tadao Ando is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed architects of his generation.

Popular architect Tadao Ando has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ando, a cultural icon

Born Ando Tadao in Osaka on September 13, 1941, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Ando's not just a great architect, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tadao hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tadao Ando as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Tadao, you're the best!

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