Smooth Waters

Few people can afford to live in a Tadao Ando house, or spend a night in his plush Benesse House hotel on Japan's Naoshima Island. But for $12 or less, any adult or child can wade for hours in a spa designed by the celebrated Japanese architect.

Nadahama Garden Badenwhich follows recent Ando work like the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas and Tokyo shopping complex Omotesando Hillsis a 2,000 sq m facility in the architect's hometown of Kobe, its striking curves exemplifying Ando's beautifully original approach to form. Environmental and civic responsibility were key considerations...

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