Japanese Courtyard - Couverture souple

Saruta, Hitoshi

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1864708980 ISBN 13 : 9781864708981

Editeur : Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd, 2021

Synopsis

• The Japanese-style courtyard pursues the ultimate in being an area of calm, held in nature's embrace
• More than 30 case studies of Japanese courtyard and garden design that reflect the fundamentals of Japanese courtyard design
• With a wealth of pictures to show the visual beauty of various Japanese courtyards and gardens
• Presenting the creativity and quiet beauty of courtyard design to bring nature into the home
• A rich resource for landscape and interior designers who seek to explore a different approach to incorporating a home garden within a limited floor plan
• An idea resource that leads inspiring ideas on how to weave the quintessence of soothing nature into the home through non-traditional landscape and interior design

Residences occupy a pivotal position in Japanese architecture. As an extension of the residential space, the Japanese courtyard garden is unique, featuring symbolic garden elements and designs that date back to centuries. This book is a collection of more than 30 residential courtyard design works interpreted for the modern-day home, sometimes extending beyond the traditional defines of a Japanese courtyard. It not only selects a wealth of pictures, which shows their visual beauty, but also provides technical drawings to reflect the the design in better detail.

The Japanese courtyard pursues the ultimate in being an area of calm, held in nature's embrace, where one may reflect and rest in quietude to contemplate the deeper meaning of life. And every rock arrangement, tree placement, element/nature symbolized, and even scenery framed is meticulously thought out to achieve this. This book seeks to inspire residential and landscape designers to behold nature within a home with fresh eyes and to let rest old methods as new connections and perceptions are sought, in order to build a different kind of residential space that draws on the essence of a Japanese courtyard.

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À propos de l'auteur

Hitoshi Saruta is the founder of CUBO design architect. He graduated from the Department of Management of Yokohama National University. After working as a carpenter and construction manager for a construction company, he engaged in housing and store design at a design office in Kanagawa Prefecture.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Residences occupy a pivotal position in Japanese architecture. As an extension of the residential space, the Japanese courtyard design is unique. This beautifully illustrated book is a collection of stunning residential courtyard designs, providing an inspiring insight into the importance of a courtyard in Japanese culture. Containing more than 30 cases studies and including technical drawings, the book reveals the creativity and beauty of Japanese courtyard design and shines a light on the acclaimed designers who produce these visually stunning works. Meticulously planned and rigorously designed, the courtyards in this book will serve to inspire both residential and landscape designers. By taking the Japanese courtyard as a concept into their own designs, designers will be able to create more personal and comfortable residential spaces. This lavishly illustrated volume contains more than 30 case studies of recent Japanese residential courtyard designs - An inspirational guide to recent design and perfect for residential and landscape designers - Includes technical drawings that provide additional detail into the rigorous planning and design - Provides an important overview of acclaimed Japanese designers

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1864708980
• ISBN 13: 9781864708981
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 252
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible