Project Name:

JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN LOWER GATE

Program:

New entry gate for a public park.

Description:

Located in San Jose’s Kelley Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden was inspired by the design of Japan’s famous Koraku-en in Okayama, Japan. Funding for the new gate came from multiple sources, with citizens of Okayama, San Jose, and the City of San Jose all contributing.

Working in collaboration with Okayama architect Akihiko Namba, Studio S Squared donated architectural services to help Mr. Namba’s vision become a reality.

Project Location:

San Jose, California

Client Name:

City of San Jose

Completion Date:

2005

Construction Cost:

$70,000

Project Team:

City Representatives: Lynn Rogers, City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs; Matt Morley, City of San Jose Department of Public Works

Executive Architect: Studio S Squared Architecture; Eugene H. Sakai, AIA, Principal, Catherine Gutierrez, Associate AIA

Structural Engineer: Studio S Squared Architecture; Stephan Hosea, PE

Contractor: Tucker Construction; Mark Tucker

Design Architect: Akihiko Namba