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 “CHASHITSU” TEA ROOM

BEFORE PICTURE OF THE HALL

BEFORE PICTURE OF THE HALL

 

Renovation Details

 
Kaz Okuda of Okuda Ko-Mu-Ten and Toshi Kawabata of Barr-ban Woodworks

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

 
 
Shoseian "Whispering Pine" Tea House in Brand Park, Glendale, CA. Built in 1974 - major restoration completed March 2019. Photos taken Dec 2018 prior to Restoration Project start; during Restoration, and Final Result, along with Sakura Matsuri held March 17, 2019.