09/10/2026
𝐀 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦, 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐬𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬.
For this unique penthouse terrace, traditional Japanese garden principles were translated into a contemporary urban setting. The entrance to the outside living space features a beautiful Kutsunugi-ishi stepping stone that is masterfully integrated into the terrace of Yellow cedar by our specialized landscapers.
The Japanese garden section next to the entrance features a modern interpretation of the traditional Tsukubai arrangement with an Oribe lantern, square Masugata water basin, and a beautiful Japanese maple in a designer pot. The location near the entrance is inspired by ancient Japanese principles as traditionally, a Tsukubai arrangement is used for purification at entrances to sacred grounds such a temples and shrines in Japan. These balanced elements feature the amazing backdrop of the Amsterdam skyline seen through the Koushi lattice work.
The Japanese garden arrangement on the opposite side features a carefully balanced formation with a mesmerizing Pinus Sylvestris Garden Bonsai by Mario Komsta in the center, accompanied by two Shikoku stones in a sea of authentic Shirakawa-suna gravel.
A very special feature of the design is the 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡, created specifically for this project by our talented Yokoso woodworkers. This bench is made without any nails or screws, relying only on a variety of traditional Japanese wood joints. Its refined proportions and natural material connect the architecture of the penthouse with the garden and provide a quiet place to sit, observe and enjoy the view.
The result is a Japanese-inspired rooftop garden where craftsmanship, simplicity and contemporary design come together in a peaceful and tranquil environment above the busy city life.
𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐬𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬.
