The internationally renowned architect, Tadao Ando is the pride of Osaka. With every design, he creates new scenes perfectly fitting the existing surroundings. A key to understand his vision is "water".

Enhancing the greatness of nature in design, he often highlights the open water surfaces on the site, or illustrates infinite universes through enclosed water gardens when the space is limited. Tadao Ando brings together water, architecture and nature, connecting people, the city and water.

This exhibition features Ando's revitalization plan for the new city of water of Osaka, and his latest project in Venice scheduled to open this spring. By presenting these two contrasting projects, the exhibition explores new urban expressions for the city of Osaka. In addition, the exhibition also includes 30 more projects by the architect, featuring the theme of water, illustrated through a variety of models, videos and drawings.

The Suntory Museum, adjacent to the sea, is a signature creation by Ando, and provides an ideal and exemplifying arena to showcase the collaboration of architecture and water. This will certainly be an energizing event for the city and people of Osaka.

This exhibition is also part of the "Aqua Metropolis Osaka 2009" project.