DESIGN FEATURES AND MODERN WEST INTEGRATIONS OF ZEN GARDENS

DESIGN FEATURES AND MODERN WEST INTEGRATIONS OF ZEN GARDENS

Phenomenological Aspects of Civil Engineering (PACE) - an International Congress
Volume 1 - Issue 1 - PACE-2021

Elif AKPINAR KÜLEKÇİ Muhammet Emre YAZICI

Abstract

Zen gardens; It is a garden concept that was born and developed in the Far East as a result of the "zen" culture and has taken its place in the western geography today. These gardens contain sand, rocks, grass, etc. They are known as dry gardens created with the use of natural materials. It is often said that zen gardens represent nature and the earth. It has been learned that Zen gardens have healing effects thanks to their peaceful and relaxing effects. In this study, the design features of zen gardens were compiled as a result of literature reviews and the zen garden types in the western geography were examined and interpreted through visuals.

Keywords

Zen gardens, zen belief, feng shui, natural garden, zen gardens in western geography
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