The Shoseian Renovation
Kaz Okuda of Okuda Ko-Mu-Ten and Toshi Kawabata of Barr-ban Woodworks
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
Date Completed: April 2019
Contractor: Kaz Okuda of Okuda Ko-Mu-Ten
Carpenter: Toshi Kawabata of Barr-ban Woodworks
Designer: Ginna Nguyen of Relativity Architects
Funds: A grant by the Japan Foundation and private donations