SHAKKEI

In Japanese architectural or landscape planning, we have one effective technique
called "SHAKKEI". It means "borrow scenery". On this technique, we use outside
scene or sometimes use view of trees or flowers in other person's garden for a part
of interior. This is a popular traditional practice.
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These are good examples. When open the Syouji screen, outside scenery become
a part of this room as like one picture. This is one of techniques make three-dimensional
space change into two-dimensional element.

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