Date: 1st August 2024
Location: Okayama friendship Garden, Sinhgad road, Pune.
Faculty Guides: Prof. ar. Samruddhi Chitnis
Introduction: This field visit (case study site visit) was organized for third year (5 th sem.) students of BAIDD for the subject of Ecology & landscape; for the sake of practical approach towards their curriculum.
Objectives:
- Understanding Japanese/Zen garden principles & characteristics
- Examining various landscaping techniques used in the garden.
- To gain insights into Japanese culture and its influence on design aesthetics …as well as to learn how cultural elements can be integrated into modern interior/landscape design projects.
- To observe the use of natural materials like stone, wood, and plants with an aspect of sustainability and maintenance.
- Analysing landscape layout, colour textures with an aspect of garden design principles.
- To study plant selection & water elements used.
Activities: Students observed, examined & learnt the garden elements & principles to fulfill all the objectives. They also learned plant recognition & selection criteria of plant species.
Key Learnings:
- Deeper understanding of Landscape design principles
- Enhancement of creativity through observation of various softscapes & hardscape.
- Understanding & identifying various important terms related to Landscape.
- Identification of various plant species as per the classification of plants.
- Learning plant selection criteria.
Conclusion: This field visit was useful for students to enhance visual communication skills essential for interior design. It will be useful to improve their ability to integrate different elements observed into cohesive and aesthetically pleasing spaces.
Acknowledgments: We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the management and staff of the Okayama Friendship Garden, Pune, for granting us the opportunity to visit and explore this beautiful and serene space.
Department of interior spaces sincerely appreciate Prof. Ar. Samruddhi Chitnis, who guided and taken care; who provided with valuable insights and shared their extensive knowledge about the garden’s characteristics, design principles, and cultural significance. Her explanations greatly enriched our understanding and appreciation of the unique elements present in the garden.
We are deeply thankful to our institution, Dean and HOD for their continuous support and guidance in organizing this field visit.
