Seattle Japanese Garden Entry Structure and Plaza

Salvaged from the original entry, a large stone at an arrival courtyard marks the transition into the Japanese Garden at the Washington Park Arboretum.

Entry Gate and Plaza
1,500 sq ft

Client:Seattle Parks and Recreation, Japanese Garden Advisory Board, Arboretum Foundation
Landscape Architect:Nakano Associates
Gate Design:Gerard Tsutakawa
Photography (4th Image Only):David Rosen

A variety of spaces were required, including a gate structure, a ticketing booth, a meeting room, restrooms and maintenance spaces. An arrival courtyard provides subtle views into the garden while also providing a resting area for visitors.

Seattle Japanese Garden Entry Structure and Plaza

Seattle, WA

Salvaged from the original entry, a large stone at an arrival courtyard marks the transition into the Japanese Garden at the Washington Park Arboretum.

Conceptually, the spaces in the entry structure are separate elements that are tied together by the roof.

The series of buildings are grouped in a way to reinforce the space of the arrival courtyard.

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Seattle Japanese Garden Entry Structure and Plaza

Seattle, WA

Salvaged from the original entry, a large stone at an arrival courtyard marks the transition into the Japanese Garden at the Washington Park Arboretum.

Conceptually, the spaces in the entry structure are separate elements that are tied together by the roof.

The series of buildings are grouped in a way to reinforce the space of the arrival courtyard.

We’ll notify you when we add a new project or schedule a bbq.

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new project or schedule a bbq.

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or share your information.