●List of works
H’s residence, Tokyo
Design・Construction
Reweaving the Memory of the Land: Turning Daily Life into a “Landscape”
By utilizing every natural stone found on-site, the memories of the past are woven into the lifestyle of the present. Rather than rejecting what was already there, we faced the materials head-on to create a “scenery to come home to”—a place of true peace at the end of each day. A gentle slope of Oya stone guides each step, while a seat on the ironwood (Ulin) veranda deck offers a front-row view of the shifting dappled sunlight. Beyond a rustic path, where each stone was carefully reset by hand, lies a woodland scene that makes one forget the surrounding city. Instead of bringing in new soil, we worked with the earth of the land itself to create a living environment for the plants. A garden that engages the five senses and deepens in character as time passes, it is now beginning to grow healthily alongside those who dwell here.
Reaching the Hearts of Visitors: The Shifting of the Seasons
A planting space designed to warmly welcome clinic visitors and provide a sense of healing. The delicate branch structures of deciduous trees like Mitsumata and Enkianthus form the core, layered with evergreens such as Yeddo hawthorn and Viburnum, while Thunberg spirea, Common myrtle, and Agapanthus accent the ground layer. This three-dimensional composition, expanding in all directions, allows each plant to express its unique character while creating a gentle sense of depth throughout the space. By carefully interweaving species with different blooming periods, we ensured that every visit offers a new encounter with the changing seasons. The breath of greenery, transforming year-round, adds warmth to the architecture and gently colors the daily lives of those visiting the clinic.
Clinic N, Saitama
Design・Construction
Cafe L, Shizuoka
Design・Construction
A Garden of Rebirth: Where Past and Present Dissolve into One
The restoration of a courtyard connecting a main house and a detached cafe during the renovation of a traditional Japanese kominka. By reconfiguring materials found on-site—such as retaining walls that accentuate the existing symbolic maple tree and flagstones that define the approach—we formed a sustainable garden that carries the land’s accumulated memories into the future. The wide, spacious pathways are infused with local soil, providing an organic texture that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Rather than demolishing the original garden, we fully utilized existing elements and embraced the natural elevation changes as part of the scenery. The resulting space breathes with a profound narrative that flows from the past, through the present, and into the future.
Looking up at the Sky, Breathing in the Seasons
A space designed to gently connect the indoors with the outdoors, expanding the realm of daily life. A natural yet elegant deck of Western Red Cedar is paired with a gardening space made of railway sleepers, separated by a solid bench for lingering and relaxation. Watching quietly over this “second living room” is a planting scheme featuring a seasonal maple as the centerpiece, surrounded by Hedge Bamboo (Houraichiku). The design simultaneously provides the soft privacy of a bamboo grove and the soothing rustle of leaves in the wind. A place where functional features and the vitality of plants dissolve into one another, it brings into daily life the luxury of time spent looking up at the sky and breathing with the seasons.
Mr/Ms.Y’s residence, Tokyo
Design supervision・Construction
Mr/Ms.S’s residence, Chiba
Design・Construction
Wrapped in Light: The Growing “Breath of Southern France”
Bringing the bright spirit of Southern France to a new private residence. To harmonize with the modern architecture, silver-leafed species were chosen as the core, creating a light-filled space that softly reflects the sun. The pale colors and textures of the selected plants accentuate the clean lines of the building, creating a gentle rhythm in the surroundings. Rather than simply mimicking a style, each plant was positioned to respect its individuality, ensuring it can thrive in its own way within the Japanese climate. Furthermore, through ongoing care and pruning, we continue to nurture their growth, ensuring that the landscape becomes even more beautiful and refined as time passes.
Welcoming the City and Guests with Fresh Greenery
Renovation of the planting space for a hair salon. While utilizing the existing greenery, we recreated a “small forest” on this city corner, with Japanese Winterberry (Soyogo) as the centerpiece. The goal was to create a comfortable sense of “now you see it, now you don’t”—a transparency that provides privacy without being overly restrictive. The light foliage of the Soyogo acts as a soft filter connecting the city’s bustle with the salon’s tranquility, creating a scene with profound depth. Rather than simply planting and finishing, we continue to refine that transparency with careful pruning, nurturing a landscape that blends ever more deeply into the city as the salon grows.
Hair salon, in Chiba
Design・Construction
Mr/Ms.Y’s residence, Tokyo
Design・Construction
Nurturing the Land, Gifting a Gentle Landscape to the City
A “woodland garden” including a parking space, designed and built on an 80-square-meter lot after the demolition of an existing house. Honoring the client’s wish for “a garden enjoyed not just by us, but by the community,” we created an open layout that does not wall off the site. The parking area, composed of Oya stone and railway sleepers, is designed to be a natural part of the scenery itself. By installing barrier-free pathways and stepping stones, we recreated an understated “small forest” that protects the client’s private space. The greenery-filled presence, harmonizing with the surroundings, embraces the lives of the residents while offering a landscape open to the city that delights the eyes of passersby.
A Calm Green Presence Befitting Ancient Colors
Renovation of the entrance area of a Buddhist temple. To harmonize with the majestic gates and architecture, we utilized existing trees while reshaping the space into a serene Japanese-style garden. By carefully assessing the overall balance and placing large, impactful stones at the base of the trees, we created a grounded landscape that matches the prestige of the temple. Within this traditional setting, we introduced a sense of tranquility woven from natural stones and plants, resulting in a dignified and elegant entrance worthy of being the face of the temple.
R Temple, Tokyo
Design・Construction
Hibiya gardening show
Urban Greening Fund Award
Design・Construction
A “Place for Dialogue” Embraced by Bamboo Curves and Woodland Greenery
Designed with a “seashell” theme that draws people inward, aiming to create a space where they can connect and understand each other more deeply. Finely split bamboo was bent and woven piece by piece to create fluid, graceful lines, forming an organic structure that leads to the central gathering area. A barrier-free approach of flat-laid cobble stones seamlessly connects the interior and exterior. Surrounded by woodland trees, the space evokes both tranquility and peace. This work embodies a warm “place for dialogue”—a setting within a garden intended for deep conversation and mutual understanding.
Daily Life with the Swaying of Bamboo
In response to a request for a space centered on bamboo swaying in the breeze, we constructed a Japanese-inspired garden of Daimyo bamboo within the limited confines of a condominium balcony. To control the bamboo’s growth, thorough root barriers were installed out of sight, while the surface was covered with white pebbles and accented with Dwarf Lilyturf and Lilyturf. This tranquil space harmonizes the gentle greenery and swaying bamboo with the otherwise inorganic balcony. It is a clean yet fresh landscape that allows one to suddenly sense the sound of the wind amidst city living.
Mr.A’s residence, Tokyo
Design・Construction
K temple, Tokyo
Design・Construction
A Japanese Landscape Gently Attuning to the Heart of Prayer
In response to a request from the temple’s chief priest to enhance the area surrounding the graves, we constructed an atmospheric Japanese space within a limited budget. Prioritizing harmony with the existing garden, we carefully selected the textures of plants and stones to create a sense of unity. Stones were placed to create a pleasant “flow” within the space, resulting in a scenery that is beautiful and peaceful from any vantage point. Though small, the space possesses a dignified atmosphere—a refreshing and serene environment befitting the sacred importance of a final resting place.
Connecting Time, Re-supporting the Landscape from the Ground Up
Staircase construction on a man-made hill (tsukiyama) as part of the restoration of K Garden. Each existing stone was meticulously assessed and reset, finished with traditional Tataki (rammed earth) paving. Though a restoration, the work preserves the original atmosphere while balancing a weathered patina that feels aged by time with robust practicality. Through a foundation of dedicated craftsmanship—the setting of each stone and the firm compaction of the earth—we revitalized the staircase into a sturdy and evocative path that reveals a sense of depth with every step.
K garden, Tokyo
Construction・Forman
Narita international airport
Design・Construction
Forgetting the Terminal’s Bustle, Immersing Oneself in a Japanese Scene
To express Japanese hospitality, we constructed a space based on the widely cherished “Japanese landscape.” Featuring a weeping plum as the centerpiece, we recreated a nostalgic rural scene while simultaneously giving shape to the memory of the airport—a place of constant flow—through the depiction of a “river” running through the space. For international visitors, it offers a fresh encounter with Japan; for returning residents, a sense of relief. Traditional aesthetics resonate with the modern terminal, creating a landscape that leaves a deep impression on the hearts of all who see it.
Beyond
The challenge of the new. I believe it is in the pursuit of the unseen that we truly find our worth. This concept is embodied in a landscape that transforms with every step ascended upon a glass staircase. Centered on woodland trees and accented by wildflowers that illuminate the path and rugged stones, the work captures a natural scene both moss-covered and harsh. By contrasting the cold, inorganic medium of glass with the raw vitality of nature, I created a “landscape” that harbors a steadfast will to forge ahead.
Hibiya Gardening Show
1st prize(Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award)
Design・Construction