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Nestled in the hills of Portland, Oregon, is a gateway that transports visitors from the forests of the Pacific Northwest to the gardens of Eastern Asia. This tranquil parkland, known as the Portland Japanese Garden<\/a>, was built in the aftermath of World War II as part of a country-wide initiative to improve American-Japanese relations. Its eight gardens\u00a0\u2014\u00a0complete with bonsai trees, koi ponds and Zen rock landscapes\u00a0\u2014\u00a0were designed by Professor Takuma Tono of Tokyo Agricultural University, and\u00a0were heralded<\/a> at the time as \u201cthe most beautiful and authentic Japanese gardens in the world outside of Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Portland

Photo by Bruce Forster.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

In recent years, however, this increasingly popular tourist destination had outgrown its original site and, with over 350,000 annual visitors, was in desperate need of expansion. To oversee this expansion, including the addition of a library,\u00a0cultural center and tea\u00a0caf\u00e9,\u00a0the Board of Trustees retained\u00a0Kengo Kuma and Associates<\/a>,\u00a0a Tokyo-based architecture firm known for their commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability. The new facilities\u00a0\u2014\u00a0built of steel, glass, stone and wood\u00a0\u2014\u00a0are a masterful blend of contemporary design and Japanese traditions. To learn more about the creation of this deftly detailed “cultural village” continue reading below:<\/p>\n

\"Portland

Photo by Bruce Forster.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Wooden\u00a0<\/strong>Fa\u00e7ades<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manufactured by Takumi Company<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The largest and most central building in the complex is the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, which contains classrooms, performance spaces and galleries dedicated to Japanese culture. Its fa\u00e7ades are wrapped in screens of Alaskan yellow cedar, a naturally abundant wood that is often exported to Asia for the construction of temples and shrines.<\/p>\n

\"Portland

Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Glass Fa\u00e7ades<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manufactured by Vitrocsa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Behind the wooden screens are floor-to-ceiling walls of glazing. This fa\u00e7ade system, known as Invisible Wall, allows for 12-foot-tall panes of glass to be supported by slender, 3\/4-inch frames. At the corners of the fa\u00e7ade, these massive walls slide open like traditional Sh\u014dji partitions, blurring the line between inside and outside. \u201cPerceptually, the garden space passes through the buildings,\u201d explain the architects<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Portland

Photo by James Florio.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Metal Roofs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manufactured by Pure+Freeform<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The distinction between interior and exterior is furthered obscured by deep roof eaves which are typical of Japanese architecture. These eaves appear to be clad in razor-thin slabs of stone but, in reality, they are constructed of marine-grade aluminum panels, printed with hi-resolution images of granite. Each has been treated with eight coats of Lumiflon, a clear resin which will prevent the photographic finish from weathering.<\/p>\n

\"Portland

Photo by Bruce Forster.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Green Roofs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manufactured by Komatsu Seiren<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The upper portion of the building is capped by a green hip roof which seems to meld into the surrounding foliage. This lush rooftop, although intended to be a nod to the thatched roofs of Ancient Japan, relies on an innovative system of ceramic foam panels. In addition to supporting the growth of sedum, these porous panels reduce rainwater runoff and provide the building with an extra layer of insulation.<\/p>\n

\"Portland

Photo by Laurie Isola; via OPB.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Stone Walls<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manufactured by Alpine Boulder Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

Construction on this site was made possible by a retaining wall that holds back the western slope. This massive wall, built with locally sourced granite, runs the length of the complex and rises to a height of 18 feet. Inspired by Japanese castle ramparts, the wall was constructed without mortar using a dry stacking technique known as \u201cAno-zumi.\u201d It was assembled under the supervision of Suminori Awata, a 15th generation stone mason, and is the first of its kind to be built outside of Japan.<\/p>\n

\"Portland

Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Interior Millwork<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manufactured by\u00a0Nakamura Komuten<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Straight Up Carpentry<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Takumi Company<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The same level of craftsmanship is present on the interior of the buildings. In the main lobby, for instance, visitors are greeted by a staircase of floating wood treads which doubles as seating for performances and lectures. The perimeter of the space is defined by slats of Port Orford Cedar, a sustainably harvested wood with a natural ginger fragrance. To the rear, \u00a0an entry door is concealed in a wall of roughhewn chestnut whose textured surface was created using a traditional Japanese tool, known as a chona.<\/p>\n

\"Portland

Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Suspended Ceilings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manufactured by Takumi Company<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Most of the interior spaces feature acoustic ceiling panels clad in FSC-certified bamboo veneers. The ceiling of the Umami Caf\u00e9, however, is constructed of the same Port Orford Cedar that was used in the lobby. At night, these wooden panels are backlit by white LEDs. During the day, natural light enters through a large skylight and is diffused\u00a0by a Tyvek membrane, mimicking light passing through a traditional rice paper screen.<\/p>\n

\"Portland

Photo by Bruce Forster.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Contract Furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manufactured by Time & Style<\/strong><\/a> and\u00a0George Nakashima<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The juxtaposition of modern and traditional construction techniques is evident throughout the complex, especially in the Vollum Library,\u00a0a space filled with books on Japanese art, culture and gardening. Here, visitors can sit in reading chairs, designed by Kengo Kuma and mass produced by a Japanese furniture company, around a large wooden table that was handcrafted by\u00a0George Nakashima, a Japanese-American woodworker.<\/p>\n

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