Casa Wabi / Tadao Ando

Casa Wabi is based on the Japanese ideal of wabi-sabi, meaning the "beauty inherent in life's imperfections."

It is a cultural center located in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. The center promotes dialogue between international artists across practices and disciplines.

The center is composed of six artist residences, two studios, exhibition space and multipurpose space with a botanical garden that houses an outdoor art collection.

Casa Wabi, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Program: art foundation
Architect: Tadao Ando
Founder: Bosco Sodi
Director: Patricia Martín
Completion: 2014
Photography: Foto Estudio Zabé