Connecting with the clients for the third time, following a rooftop at their Barbican penthouse and bespoke planters in the country, we began this voyage to design a modern Japanese garden in the Essex countryside. Returning from Japan, enamoured with its temple gardens, the clients sought a modern-day rendition.
Project name
Modern Japanese Garden Design In The Country
Landscape Architecture
Mylandscapes LTD
Location
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
Photography
Marianne Majerus
Design team
Amir Schlezinger
Collaborators
Principal architect: Amir Schlezinger
Material
Balau floating decks, powder-coated planters, sandstone, black & grey granite pavers, basalt solid steps, lighting, irrigation, silver-grey granite gravel, FueraDentro furniture, Viteo furniture, granite rocks, Yorkstone flags
Typology
Public Space › Japanese Garden
Zen Villa is a stunning example of modern and minimal architecture at its finest. Inspired by the beauty of concrete, this villa boasts a sleek and minimalist design that is both striking and inviting.
Project name
The Zen Villa
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Typology
Residential › House
Step into a realm of refined elegance and cultural immersion in the heart of Kyoto, where our meticulously designed villa seamlessly weaves together the threads of tradition and modernity. This exclusive residence stands as a testament to Kyoto's timeless allure, offering a haven where the echoes of ancient heritage meet the pulse of contemporary l...
Project name
Kyoto's Enchanting Fusion of Tradition and Modern Living
Architecture firm
Delora Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Delnia Yousefi
Design team
Studio Delora
Visualization
Delnia Yousefi
Typology
Residential › House
Here are some top tips for creating your own Japanese inspired zen garden.
A Zen garden is a tranquil haven where you can find solace and peace. It is ideal for content creators who enjoy nature and want to get away from the hustle and bustle of regular offices to spark new ideas and gain inspiration.
Photography
Freepik (cover image)
Inspired by Japanese design principles, Japan House is a finely crafted pavilion addition to a 1920s Californian Bungalow on Sydney’s lower north shore – a refined structure that skilfully entwines natural materials, light and landscape.
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio®
Location
Willoughby East, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Luke Carter
Design team
Luke Carter, Dain McClure-Thomas
Collaborators
Megan Morton STYLIST
Interior design
Sandbox Studio
Structural engineer
BMY Building Consultants
Supervision
JCG Australia
Visualization
Sandbox Studio
Construction
JCG Australia
Material
Cedar Cladding, Timber frame, Concrete slab
Typology
Residential › House
This large, wooded site is on a small bay on Lake Washington in the Washington Park neighborhood of Seattle. The parcel enjoys sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains was well suited for our client’s collection of specimen trees.
Project name
Hidden Cove Residence
Architecture firm
Stuart Silk Architects
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Photography
Aaron Leitz, John Granen
Collaborators
Sechrist Design (Interior Furnishings), B.E.E. Consulting, LLC (Waterproofing)
Interior design
Stuart Silk Architects
Civil engineer
D.R. Strong Consulting Engineers
Structural engineer
Quantum Consulting Engineers
Landscape
Land Morphology
Construction
Mercer Builders
Typology
Residential › House
Japanese Garden design is a sacred type of architecture. This type of design has been around for centuries, and is highly significant in Japanese culture. There are a variety of meanings and reasons for the elements found within Japanese Garden design. These are some of the major key factors of Japanese Garden design.
Written by
Jenny Williams
Photography
Kwon Junho (cover image), Daderot, Hiro2006, 663highland
