We specialize in Japanese garden design and installation of combined modern Zen and organic materials.Japanese landscape designer Kohei Owataris modern Zen aesthetic continues to wow past and future clients. Koheis designs can be seen not only at private residences but at hotels parks and commercial spaces and create a peaceful retreat from our hectic lives. His reverence for nature comes out in his extensive use of water and stone resulting in an interplay of clean geometric lines and meandering paths that often lead to a koi pond or meditation bench. In addition to his lush gardens Kohei Owatari designs and carves his own sculptural accents mosaics and water basins that can work as standalone pieces or as part of his overall garden. You can find more of Koheis award-winning work in publications like Architectural Digest Better Home and Gardens HGTV San Diego Union Tribune KUSI TV and San Diego Magazine. Koi ponds waterfalls stone sculptures fountains Zen gardens weve done it all. By using natural elements like water and stone we can give you a relaxing environment that takes you away from your modern life.Certifications and AwardsYear 2022 recipient of the ribbon of Green-white award at the Japan Agricultural Achievement to promote and sustain Japanese garden in USA2017 Garden of the year sponsored by San Diego Home/Garden LifestyleLEED Platinum Certification on custom residential project - La Jolla CA - May 2010Best water feature design - San Diego Spring Garden Show - Mary 2005Most creative landscape design - San Diego County Fair and Garden Show - July 2003Achievement Award in medium-sized design and build category - California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) - 2003First Place in water feature category - CLCA - November 2003First Place in large landscape design and build category - CLCA - February 2003