TADAO ANDOTadao Ando is a Japanese architect whose style of architecture has been categorised as critical regionalism. His architectural character mainly consists of three features, Geometry, Nature and substance. He uses natural light wisely and is known for keeping the site as intact as possible. Another notable feature in his design is the

access and circulation within the building. There is a unique connection between the outside and the inside. There are complex access paths in most of his works and these are all in place for a reason. In

case of the Church on water, Tomamu, built in 1988, the church has a massive water body in front of it and the access to the church is by going around it and the path to the church and the water body is separated by a huge wall. Now, this is done so as to induce curiosity in the mind before reaching the entrance. One is able to hear and feel the presence of water before actually seeing it. He attempts to play with the senses. His major works include Row house in Simiyoshi, Church on Water, Church of light, Water temple, Suntory Museum, Hyogo Museum of art, Japanese pavilion for expo 92 etc.

His main material of construction is exposed concrete which is cast in situ making his designs more flexible. He also combines with this the use of Glass to bring in light.

Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

Church of Light

JOSE K MATHEWJose K Mathew is an Indian architect, practising in Kottayam, Kerala. He primarily works on residences along with commercial buildings, hospitals and resorts. He has been nominayed for the Aga Khan award and has won several other regional awards. He works in a wide range of styles. The Residence fot Mr. Joyskutty Joseph, was a

2500 sqft house self sustainable and all this completed in 12.5 lakhs.

Since Kerala receives abundant rain all throughout the year, He provides proper rain water harvesting facilities so as to make maximum use of it. Also, the terrain in the above case is unaltered so as to cause least damage to the environment.

Water bodies are also a feature of the residences. These water bodies act as the rain water harvesting tanks also. He also uses A- Frames as can be seen in several cases.