_ THE ANDO PROGRAM 2015 Osaka Invitational Program for Short-Term Overseas Trainees in Architecture and Arts 2015 Osaka Foundation of International Exchange (OFIX) Osaka Foundation of International Exchange 5th Floor, MyDome Osaka, 2-5 Honmachibashi Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0029 ( OFIX ) TEL: +81 6-6966-2400 FAX: +81 6-6966-2401 Email:
[email protected] Osaka Foundation of International Exchange 1602-1136_ 大阪府国際交流財団 _THE ANDO PROGRAM 2015(英語版) H1-4 Osaka Invitational Program for Short-Term Overseas Trainees in Architecture and Arts 2015 Final Report 2016 March Published by Osaka Foundation of International Exchange ( OFIX ) 1602-1136_ 大阪府国際交流財団 _THE ANDO PROGRAM 2015(英語版) H2-3 This training program is funded by world famous architect Tadao Ando, who was the first recipient of the Carlsberg Architectural Prize in 1992. The entire amount of his winnings was donated to the Osaka Prefectural Government, from which this program started in 1993 and is now on its 23nd year. Since its beginning, this program has invited 209 young, talented architects from 19 countries and regions. It is highly regarded, offering the trainees an experience only the program can offer. This is a result of the cooperation of the Tadao Ando Architect & Associates, Preface members who support the goals of the program, host companies and volunteers. Thank you very much to everyone. New for this year is a discussion on urban planning with Osaka Prefectural Government staff and a workshop with master’s students enrolled in the Faculty of Architecture at Kinki University. Following last year, the program included a visit to Naoshima in the Seto Inland Sea, where a collection of the essence of Ando architecture can be found, and I spent memorable time with them.