Perhaps because they are so strongly rooted in tradition, Japanese/Zen/Asian-inspired gardens tend to feel, at the very least, transporting. These gardens rely on three things:
First, the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, a principle focused on finding beauty in the imperfect, incomplete and humble. This aesthetic is practiced through clean lines, space repetition and purposeful placement, such as strategically-placed rocks.
Next are the symbolic elements. Here you will see Buddha statues, the yatsuhashi, or zigzag path intended to slow down the pace of visitors, and the garden gate, a symbol of escaping life’s everyday stresses to a tranquil space.
Lastly, are the sensory elements. Falling water and the use of lighting promote reflection, movement and sound. These spaces tend to be enclosed by fences to separate and distinguish them. Simple, adorned seating allows visitors to connect with their surroundings.
Zen time:
Contemporary Landscape by Sherman Oaks Architects & Building Designers JWT Associates
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Asian Landscape by Los Angeles Architects & Building Designers Whipple Russell Architects
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Asian Landscape by Annapolis Landscape Contractors McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
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Asian Landscape by San Francisco Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Zeterre Landscape Architecture
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Asian Landscape by Boulder Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers MARPA DESIGN STUDIO
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Asian Landscape by Toronto Photographers FOTOGRAFIA INC.
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Asian Landscape by Campbell Landscape Contractors Modern Landscaping, Inc.
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Asian Landscape by San Francisco Real Estate Agents Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty
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Asian Garage And Shed by Burlingame Photographers Dennis Mayer, Photographer
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Asian Landscape by Boulder Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers MARPA DESIGN STUDIO
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Asian Pool by San Rafael General Contractors Kerr Construction, Inc.
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Asian Pool by Boynton Beach Stone, Pavers & Concrete Yardco Rock and Stone
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Asian Landscape by San Francisco Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group
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Asian Landscape by Berkeley Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Bio Friendly Gardens
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Traditional Landscape by Napa Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Richard Kramer
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Asian Landscape by San Francisco Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group
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Asian Landscape by San Francisco Real Estate Agents Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty
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Asian Landscape by Sarasota General Contractors Synergy Building Corp.
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Asian Landscape
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Asian Landscape by Bend General Contractors CS Construction
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Traditional Landscape by Duvall Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Le jardinet
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Asian Landscape by Burlington Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Cynthia Knauf Landscape Design Inc
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Asian Landscape by Charlotte Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Jay Sifford Garden Design
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Asian Landscape by Toronto Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Sander Design Landscape Architecture
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Asian Landscape by Cleveland Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Miriam’s River House Designs, LLC
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Asian Deck by Annapolis Landscape Contractors McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
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Contemporary Landscape by Bainbridge Island Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Bliss Garden Design
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Traditional Landscape
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Tropical Landscape by Honolulu Architects & Building Designers Daniel Moran Architect
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Asian Landscape by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Adamson + Molina
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Eclectic Exterior by Austin Photographers Fine Focus Photography
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Asian Landscape by Brush Prairie Interior Designers & Decorators Walls too Windows, Interior Design
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Asian Landscape by Denver Photographers Teri Fotheringham Photography
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Contemporary Deck by Long Island City Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers kokobo greenscapes
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Asian Landscape by Cleveland Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Miriam’s River House Designs, LLC
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Asian Landscape by Denver Photographers Teri Fotheringham Photography
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Asian Landscape by San Francisco Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group
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Asian Landscape by Breckenridge Home Builders Trilogy Partners
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Asian Landscape by Cleveland Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Miriam’s River House Designs, LLC
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Have a lovely day! Until next time.
Jenn

So beautiful, now that all our leaves are gone in Ohio!