The Shoseian Renovation
A Grand Restoration
In 2018, we graciously received a collaborative renovation of the gardens by landscape designers and contractors from Japan. In 2019, we completed the task of renovating the Shoseian Teahouse, after many years of fundraising and outreach.
BEFORE PICTURE OF THE “CHASHITSU” TEA ROOM
BEFORE PICTURE OF THE HALL
Renovation Details
Kaz Okuda of Okuda Ko-Mu-Ten and Toshi Kawabata of Barr-ban Woodworks
Date Completed: April 2019
Contractor: Kaz Okuda of Okuda Ko-Mu-Ten
Carpenter: Toshi Kawabata of Barr-ban Woodworks
Designer: Ginna Claire Nguyen of Bell Design Group
Funds: A grant by the Japan Foundation and private donations
Custom benches: Chris Peplow
RENOVATED TOKONOMA
CARPENTRY DETAILS
NEW MIZUYA
RENOVATED HALL WITH CUSTOM FIXTURES