“作庭を通していつも追い求めているもの”   
 人と庭とが深く呼吸し、また、周りにもその影響を与えることができないかということ。


“歴史の中で育まれた重み、さりげなく味わいのある美しさ”
   
 単に古いものだけでなく、人とものとが深く関わった証を大切に、そしてそれらが現代に美を持って残されていくこと。

“その空間がもつエネルギーを感じること”   
 それぞれ、その場には、土地特有の環境があり、それを最大限生かしていくこと。


“古典を現代の庭に取り込んでいくこと”
   
 時代の中で、新しいものだけを追い求めるのではなく、古典の中にも現代に通じているものがあるということ。


“自然の風景を都市のなかに映し出していくこと”
   
 都市には都市のもつ魅力がある、緑のとらえ方でその街の潤いと、活力を引き出すことができる。


“時間をかけて心に響くもの”
   
 庭・ランドスケープは、一過性のものではなく、後世に残る美的なものでなくてはならない、余韻があること。


“庭の役割を求めて”
   
 人だけでなく、その他の動植物との共生も考察し、快活な生活を送る事のできる循環作用を求めていること。






“What is born in mind through landscape creation”
 Deliberate whether people can harmonize with the garden and this harmony can influence the surroundings.

“Meaning accumulated through history and beauty with subtle taste”
 High esteem not only in old items but also evidence that people had been closely associated with these, and sustain them in the modern age while maintaining their beauty.

“Feeling the energy in a space”
 Region-specific environment exists in each place. Make the best use of it.

“Taking classics in modern gardens”
 Avoid pursuing only the new things of an era, but perceive that some classics are associated with the modern age.

“Reflecting natural landscapes in cities”
 Cities have attractive features of their own. Optimum usage of greenery can make cities pleasant and energetic.

“Things reaching the heart of people as time goes by”
 Gardens and landscapes should not be temporary. These should be aesthetic and everlasting with resonance.

“Seeking the roles of gardens”
 Consider coexistence not only with people but also with other animals and plants, and seek an effect of circulation that helps people to lead a comfortable life.



What style of garden should be created in the space provided?
This may be partially predetermined by various elements,such as the ground, climate and architecture before I begin creating the garden.
True “beauty”is created,however,when residents,architecture and garden are fused as a result of exploring these elements.

                                                
                                                            Yoshimasa Ito




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