Humanistic Atmosphere · Courtyard: One Tree, One Stone, One Water

An inner courtyard surrounded by an interior. All four sides are floor-to-ceiling glass, visible from all directions within the interior; the top opens to the sky. There are very few elements in the courtyard, only three: a sparsely branched old tree with a curved trunk and sparse leaves; a naturally shaped garden stone, mostly buried underground with only its upper edge exposed; and a very shallow water trough, with a still surface reflecting the tree and sky. The ground is white sand or fine gravel, with raked marks on the surface. The surrounding walls are plain plaster. Because there are so few elements, the position of each has been carefully considered, forming an asymmetrical but balanced triangular relationship. Avoid: planting multiple plants and shrubs, adding landscape features like stone lanterns and pavilions, making the arrangement symmetrical, adding colored lighting and decorations.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

一個被室內圍住的內庭。四周是通高的落地玻璃,從室內的各個方向都能看見它;上方開向天空。庭中的元素極少,只有三樣:一株姿態疏朗的老樹,樹幹彎曲,葉子稀疏;一塊自然形狀的置石,大部分埋在地下只露出上緣;一道極淺的水槽,水面靜止映出樹與天空。地面是白砂或細碎石,表面有耙過的痕跡。四周的牆是素淨的塗料。因為東西極少,每一樣的位置都經過推敲,構成一個不對稱但平衡的三角關係。避免:種植多株植物與灌木、加入石燈籠與涼亭等造景物、把配置做成對稱、加入彩色的照明與裝飾。