design

Combining clean lines and dynamic spaces with a passion for natural patterns and native plants, Windsmith Design provides garden design, boulder placement, and site consultation services.
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blog

Exploration and discovery are a key step toward using Japanese design principles in a garden. I refer to Japanese material when possible, posting these translations and essays on my blog.
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Photography

The life of the garden is in relationships, in distance, elevation, and proportion. I try to present multiple views in my photo galleries, providing a sense of dimension to the extent possible.
Mark's Photo Galleries

Profile

Mark Bourne completed a traditional apprenticeship in garden design in Kyoto, prior to founding Windsmith Design. He is currently studying at the University of Washington with fellowship support.
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