Tadao Ando's Dream Stage on Awaji Island: A journey to experience the fusion of nature and architecture in modern architecture

#ModernArchitecture Awaji Island Tadao Ando Dream Stage Architecture Guide 🏛🌊 Stepping into the picturesque land of Awaji Island, it feels like traveling to a dream stage, and all of this is due to the ingenuity of Tadao Ando. Let us explore this dreamlike space where architecture and nature coexist harmoniously with a fun attitude! 🚶♂🌿 1. First sight of Yumebutai, a stunning start🌅 Starting from Shin-Kobe Station or Sannomiya, take a convenient bus, with picturesque scenery along the way, until you get off leisurely in front of Awaji Yumebutai. At first glance, the V-shaped plain concrete wall of the Westin Hotel reveals an extraordinary temperament in its simplicity, as if it is a gentle hug to welcome every traveler. 🏨💪 Second, walk through the maze and experience the integration of nature and architecture🏰🌳 When you step into the dream stage, you will be immediately attracted by its intricate structure, as if you have stepped into a huge maze. The Mountain Corridor and the Sea Corridor complement each other. The Sea Corridor faces the vast blue Osaka Bay and has excellent lighting; while the Mountain Corridor cleverly blocks the view and uses glass to create a time tunnel of light and shadow, making people feel as if they are in another world. 🌉🌌 3. Explore the Church of the Sea and feel the holy light of religion🕍✨ It must be mentioned that the Church of the Sea is hidden on the second floor of the Westin Hotel. Tadao Ando used the classic design of the "Church of Light", with a hollowed-out cross on bare concrete, allowing natural light to filter in from the sky, creating an extremely sacred atmosphere. The double crosses and the blue floor complement each other, making you feel as if you are in the sea, gazing at the splendor of the cross. 💒🌊