Fuzei (風情) — «sense of wind». An ambiguous concept, occurring on the one hand to the artistic, characteristic of reality, then translated as «taste», «elegance», on the other hand to define the climate of the place, further translated as «atmosphere», «mood», «stage effect». This concept also affects the impact of the landscape, which is appropriately adapted to the atmosphere. The consequence of realizing the effects of any landscape on the reception becomes the need to recreate the natural element of the terrain and nature in the garden.
«Sakuteki. Notes on creating gardens» Introduction, development and original Joanna Zakrzewska.
Project name: Fuzei garden
Area: 13 000 m²
Year: 2024 Location: Poland
The garden is located on the slope of forested hills stretching to the storage of the Vistula valley. On cold mornings and autumn evenings, fog from the streams. Gazing at this landscape, one can get the impression that along with the fog flowing down the forest, through the garden clearing.
In the clearing, cutting the slope in half, stands a large house — modern architecture with a Japanese flair. The garden was also supposed to be like that — modern and functional, at the same time inspired by Far Eastern garden art, with its characteristic sensitivity in recreating natural landscapes and attention to detail.
The vegetation of a free and lush character envelops the elements in the garden. The contrast to the independent plantings are shrubs trimmed into rounded forms. Among the designed species there are fiery colored Japanese maples, flowering Japanese plants and azaleas, as well as ornamental plants with large leaves, which are to bring to mind an exotic forest.
The published plants are complemented by hills and limestone boulders, characteristic of the existing landscape, whose shape and method of use can exert an influence, regardless of where, always.
On the terrace with a swimming pool and covered garden kitchen, they are among the main functions — relaxation, joint cooking and meals, meetings within specific and occurring in groups. Above the terrace, immersed in greenery, there is a fireplace zone.
Deep in the garden, hidden behind trees, there is a usage zone with protection adapted to the needs of the Lady of the House.
Climbing uphill to the edge of the forest, we will reach a special relaxation zone — a stone onsen, or hot spring for bathing. It has been enclosed in a wooden gazebo, on three sides cozy to the forest wall. The main view stretches wide, all the way to the Tatras on the horizon. Elements available for distribution, so that you can fully experience relaxation surrounded by trees and forest ferns.
In the garden especially for children. Under one of the hills, there is a «hobbit house», i.e. a burrow under the hill with a cozy interior where you can play and relax, and after looking through the chimney — a periscope can be observed.
