Japanese Garden Design
Santa Cruz Zen Center remodel for dokusan room, office and garden
Two concepts and a final for a private Japanese garden outside bathroom windows at the back of the residence
Concept One
Concept Two
Final Design
This was the final design for the Japanese garden. It is meant to feel like an opening to an oasis that you just happened to stumble upon. In Japanese aesthetic, things are manicured, but also not too forced. No features are more important than others. Each element has its own freedom of movement with an unspoken connection to all the other elements. Some things are overt while others are hidden. The water stones are playful, like a beaver just taking a swim on a beautiful day.
