Montreal Botanical Garden: Japanese Garden
Hiraoka, Hisato; Nakajima, Ken
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Alternative Title
Jardin botanique de Montréal: Jardin japonais
Date
1988-1989Description
Yukimi-gata lantern on edge of pond; The garden was designed by Japanese landscape artist Ken Nakajima, who gave it a contemporary feel with sober, traditional lines, while adding a large number of flowering plants. The garden, which was created with the financial support of the city, several Japanese companies and the governments of Japan, Quebec and Canada, opened on June 28, 1988. The cultural pavilion was created under the direction of architect Hisato Hiraoka and opened on June 22, 1989. It is sukiya style, a synthesis of classic and contemporary styles, and recalls a traditional Japanese home. The Japanese tea ceremony is performed there during the summer. Other traditional Japanese arts, such as Iaido and Ikebana are occasionally demonstrated there as well. The garden also includes a large koi pond. Source: Space for Life (Montreal Botanical Garden) [website]; http://espacepourlavie.ca/en (accessed 7/18/2013)
Type of Work
botanical garden; pondSubject
botanical, contemporary (1960 to present), landscape, Gardens, Japanese culture, Japan, Twentieth century
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