As a "Master of Minimalism," Japanse architect Tadao Ando is famous for buildings made of space, light and concrete that feel like walk-in sculptures. The self-taught master builder was born in 1941. He never studied in an academic institution yet is is revered by architects from all over the world. One of his most famous creations is The Church of Light (1989, Osaka). Six years later, Ando was awarded the Prizker Prize, the architecture world's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. The jury, which included Frank Gehry, wrote: "At an age when most architects are beginning to do their first serious works, Ando has accomplished an extraordinary body of work, primarily in his native Japan, that already sets him apart. Working with smooth-as-silk concrete, Ando creates spaces using walls that he defines as the most basic element of architecture, but also the most enriching. In spite of his consistent use of materials and the elements of pillar, wall, and vault, his different combinations of these elements always prove exciting and dynamic. His design concepts and materials have linked international Modernism to the Japanese tradition of aesthetics. His dedication and understanding of the importance of craftsmanship have earned him the appellation of builder as well as architect." Mathias Brick's TADAO ANDO: From Emptiness to Infinity introduces viewers to Ando's most famous buildings, offers an exclusive look into the way that Ando works, and reveals his the master's sources of inspiration and motivation.