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Komorebi Garden

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The theme of the design is Komorebi, a Japanese word for when light pierces through a tree canopy and the gently swaying branches make shadows dance on the ground.

A wooden platform is surrounded by a canopy of trees, embracing and protecting you from the busy urban life beyond the garden. Looking up, dappled shade and shimmering lights create patterns all around. This is a moment to contemplate, a moment to remember.

The garden is inspired by the designer’s childhood memories of visiting forests in Nagano, Japan. Key components of the garden include a series of Betula trees and contrasting materials such as charcoal and bamboo.
 

At a glance

Who would use this garden?
A couple who live in a city.

Where is the garden set?
A courtyard in an urban space.

Who or what is the design inspiration for the garden?
Childhood memories of the forests in Nagano, Japan.

 

Garden legacy

After the Show the garden will be added to an ongoing re-wilding project at a local school.

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