Interesting feature on world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. He's based is Osaka, started in boxing and started designing interiors, furniture and then architecture. He is now 64. He has no formal in architecture. First saw a link to the story on Jean Snow's website.
W: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/culture/20060608TDY01001.htm
Jean Snow's website: http://www.jeansnow.net