Tadao Ando, known as a world-famous architect, received the "Commandur" of the most prestigious national medal "Region of Honor" in France and said "I want to continue doing what I can do step by step". I told you.
Tadao Ando (79) visited the French ambassador's residence in Minato-ku, Tokyo on the 23rd and was awarded the "Legion of Honor" by the French ambassador to Japan, Philip Seton.
The Legion of Honor is the most prestigious national medal given by the French government, and Mr. Ando received the "Commandur", which is the third of the five stages, for his contribution to cultural exchange between France and Japan.
Ambassador Seton praised him as "a great contribution to the architectural world and made many works like jewelry boxes," while Mr. Ando said, "As a person who has longed for the cultural nation of France, it is wonderful. It's been a day. "
Ando is 79 years old born in Osaka.
It is known as a world-famous architect, having won the "Pritzker Prize", which is said to be the Nobel Prize in the architectural world, for its unique technique that makes the best use of the texture of concrete.
After the ceremony, Mr. Ando said, "I feel like I'm done when I get the medal, so I'll keep it out of sight. It's a small office, but I want to continue doing what I can do step by step. I was talking.