Kim Kardashian has been working on a “dream project” in collaboration with Japanese architect Tadao Ando for the past two years, according to her latest Instagram post.
The reality TV star, 42, commented, “I met with the master himself, Tadao Ando to review and discuss the dream project we have been working on for the past two years.”
Tadao, 81, is Japan’s most famous architect and is recognized worldwide for his “simple concrete buildings.”
Kim traveled to Japan to look at designs with Tadao for an impressive look The structure to be built in Palm Springs, California.
And she continued, “I visited his office in Japan so that we could do the final touches before we start work.”
‘Dream Project’: Kim Kardashian has been working on a ‘dream project’ in collaboration with Japanese architect Tadao Ando for the past two years, according to her latest Instagram post.
Kim revealed that she traveled to Japan to check out designs with Tadao for the impressive structure to be built in Palm Springs, California.
Along with photos from the visit, Kim included a life-size digital model of a massive concrete castle with a roof shaped like a ship’s bow.
Along with photos from the visit, Kim included a life-size digital model of a massive concrete castle with a roof shaped like a ship’s bow.
The front of the building extends linearly while the entrance is recessed and obscured by a tall buttress providing support for the projecting roof.
The SKIMS founder closed the post by expressing her gratitude to Tadao as well as her excitement for building the latest addition to her real estate portfolio.
“It is an incredibly great honor and incredibly humbled to have the opportunity to work with him and finally see this special project come to life.”
Tadao is completely self-taught and categorizes his style as Critical Regionalism, which relies heavily on the local topography in order to counter the principles of modernist and postmodern architecture.
He opened his studio in Osaka, Japan in 1968 after quitting his career as a professional boxer.
Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church is one of Tadao’s most famous designs while the Row House in Sumiyoshi is one of his oldest.
Tadao also created The Hill of the Buddha, a popular Buddhist shrine in the capital city of Hokkaido, Japan.
The reality TV star, 42, commented, “Met the master himself, Tadao Ando to review and discuss a dream project we’ve been working on for the past two years.”
Famous: Tadao, 81, is Japan’s most famous architect and is known worldwide for his “simple concrete buildings”
Impressive: Kim included photos from inside Tadao’s studio in Osaka
He was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1999 for his pioneering contributions to the world of architecture.
While spending time with Kim, Tadao gives her a large book featuring a sketch of their “dream project” with “Palm Springs” written in a white marker.
It also included a sketch of Kim standing next to the structure and the date they met each other, which was April 4, 2023.
Kim included photos of the interior of Tadao Ando Architect & Associates in Osaka, Japan, in a post on Thursday.
SKKN by Kim has been vacationing in Japan with daughters North, nine, and Chicago, five, and sons Saint, seven, and Psalm, three.
She also brought along her 10-year-old niece Kourtney Kardashian, Penelope, as well as several other ladies in her tight inner circle.
They visited Universal Studios Japan earlier this week, where they enjoyed go-kart rides and experienced the theme park’s popular rides.
Her sons got a big kick out of Super Nintendo World, which she documented on her Instagram along with other highlights of the day.
On Monday, Kim visited Hedgehog Cafe with North, Chicago, and Penelope.
In a slideshow of photos, Kim is seen holding one of the baby animals with gloved hands while kissing face-to-face in front of the camera.
Chicago seemed amused as she watched her mother interact with the spiny mammals, known for their fur with tough, sharp spines.
Meanwhile, a warning on the blackboard behind them gave instructions on how to interact with the hedgehogs.
‘We look forward.’ With our thorns pointing at the air, you may get hurt, but please don’t bring us down! “
At the end of the carousel, Kim also shared a video of the fun experience.
Kim, North, and Chicago are seen holding hedgehogs in the clip.
Vacation: SKKN by Kim CEO has been vacationing in Japan with daughters North, nine, and Chicago, five, sons Saint, seven, and Psalm, three
She also brought along her 10-year-old niece Kourtney Kardashian, Penelope, as well as several other ladies in her tight inner circle.
Fun-filled day: They visited Universal Studios Japan earlier this week, where they went karting and tried out the theme park’s famous rides
lovable! On Monday, Kim visited Hedgehog Cafe with North, Chicago, and Penelope
Kim shares all four of her children with ex-husband Kanye West, 45, from whom she split in 2021 after six years of marriage.
The duo resolved their divorce in November and the rapper agreed to pay Kim $200,000 per month in child support.
They also agreed to “equal access” for their children and would split their real estate portfolio, which is estimated to be worth nearly $100 million.
The KUWTK star previously admitted that she was co-parenting with the fickle maker and that she did her best to protect their kids from the headlines.
