Zen Gardens in Japan: Where the Mind Dwells
Dr. Mimi Locher, Dean, Faculty of Architecture
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
307 Tier
Reception with light refreshments to follow.
Explore the cultural history and design principles of Zen Buddhist gardens in Japan. Starting with significant gardens from history and ending with contemporary Zen landscapes designed by Buddhist Priest Shunmyo Masuno, this talk explores the time-honored and thought-provoking design of Zen gardens and their valuable role in the present day.
Mimi Locher is an educator, author, and practicing architect. Since 2021, she has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at UM. Mimi's teaching and research focus on design practices and processes, community engagement through architectural design, and on Japanese architecture and gardens. She is the author of four books on Japanese design: Super Potato Design, Traditional Japanese Architecture, Zen Gardens, and Zen Garden Design, as well as numerous articles and academic papers. Her research spans the disciplines of interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design.