TADAO ANDO｜YOUTH
Living the Eternal Youth:
The Maverick Architect Tadao Ando
From Osaka to the world—experience the journey of Tadao Ando’s bold architectural challenges, from his early works to his ongoing projects and boundless vision for the future.
This extraordinary exhibition offers a sweeping view of Ando’s remarkable career, showcasing his relentless pursuit of innovation. Visitors will encounter a rich array of exhibits unique to the venue 【VS.】, immersing themselves in the cultural depth of architecture and the profound beauty of a life dedicated to challenge.
HIGHLIGHTS
A 15-meter-high Immersive
Visual Space
Step into a breathtaking three-dimensional experience featuring Ando’s most iconic works.
This unparalleled digital installation pushes the boundaries of virtual expression, offering an immersive encounter unlike any other.
Full-Scale Reconstruction
of the "Church on the Water"
Experience one of Ando’s early masterpieces at its true scale.
This meticulously recreated architectural space allows visitors to feel its essence as if standing within the original structure, engaging all five senses.
Naoshima Installation:
A Fusion of Models, Film, and Music
Discover the 37-year evolution of Naoshima through an innovative exhibition that blends architectural models,
video projections, and music. Let your eyes, ears, and body absorb the story of this groundbreaking project.
OVERVIEW
- Venue
- VS.,North Park（GRAND GREEN OSAKA）
- Exhibition Period
- March 20, 2025 (Thu) – July 21, 2025 (Mon)
- Opening Hours
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before public holidays: Open until 8:00 PM)
- Closed Days
- Mondays
※Open on public holidays that fall on a Monday
- Admission Fees
- Timed-entry,advance reservations required.
| On the day | Group | |
| General | 1,800 JPY | 1,600 JPY |
| University Student | 1,500 JPY | 1,300 JPY |
| High School Student | 1,000 JPY | 800 JPY |
- We will not accept cancellations, date changes, or refunds after purchase.
- Admission until 30 minutes before closing.
- If the desired time slot on this website is sold out, you will not be able to enter even if you come to the venue.
- A group discount is available for groups of 30 or more people.
- Free admission for junior high school students and younger (Student ID or equivalent required).
- University students and younger must present a student ID upon entry.
- Organizer
- VS. Joint Partnership
- Co-Organizer
- Tadao Ando Architecture Exhibition Executive Committee
- With the support of
- Osaka Prefectural Government, Osaka City Government, Kansai Economic Federation, Kansai Association of Corporate Executives, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association, Urban Renaissance Agency, Osaka Association of Architects & Building Engineers, FM COCOLO
- With the sponsorship of
- Sekisui House, Ltd., Suntory Holdings Limited, MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO, Jo's Auction Co., Ltd., E.SUN BANK, ART MOVING COMPANY Co., Ltd., Abeno Center Building Co., Ltd., Alteka Corporation, Anson Corporation, EPO Capital Investment Co., Ltd., IwaiCosmo Securities Co., Ltd., Iwatani Corporation, XLab CO., LTD., KANEKA CORPORATION, Yuji Kurokawa, Konoike Transport Co., Ltd., CIMA Co., Ltd., GB Capital Partners Co., Ltd., Shinmyo Clinic Medical Corporation, Seikoin Kiyomizudera Religious Corporation, JUT GROUP, Pasona Group Inc., Hirota Securities Co., Ltd., RIVER INDUSTRY CO., Ltd., Lung Yen Life Service Co., Ltd., Rezil Inc., Rengo Co., Ltd., Ai-R Co., Ltd., Konan Shokuryo Co., Ltd., FUJIO FOOD GROUP INC., EXPRESS Co., Ltd., CAD CENTER CORPORATION, KOBE SHINBUN JIGYOSHA INC., YAMANE Co., Ltd.
Kajima Corporation, TAKENAKA CORPORATION, HASEKO Corporation, TAISEI CORPORATION, Makoto Construction Co., Ltd., DAIKO ELECTRIC CO., LTD., SATOHIDE CORPORATION, Ebisu Kōsho Co., Ltd., NOMURA Co., Ltd., Union Corporation, KANAME KENSETSU Co., Ltd., MATSUSHITA INDUSTRY Co., Ltd., ASAHI BUILDING-WALL CO., LTD., inter office ltd., CASSINA IXC. Ltd., KINDEN CORPORATION, TAKASHIMAYA SPACE CREATE CO., LTD., OKAMURA CORPORATION, FUDEC CORPORATION, YKK AP Inc.
- With the cooperation of
- MBS MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC., The Yomiuri Shimbun, West Japan Railway Company, Knowledge Capital Association
ACCESS
VS.,North Park Grand Green
Osaka,Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City,
530-0011
NEWS
- The artist will be featured on the TV program
“Tadao Ando: Youthful Talk 2025”. -
Every Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:15 AM
MBS Mainichi Broadcasting System (Channel 4)
Available in the Kansai region only
Streaming on TVer
Total Episodes
11 episodes (First broadcast: January 12, 2025)