CLIENT: Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego

13,165 SF

RNT provided architectural design services for the 300-guest pavilion and other buildings at the non-profit Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego. Located in Balboa Park, the Inamori Pavilion is a versatile multipurpose space for community use and is also available for rental as an event venue space. The Pavilion features two activity spaces, an office, a kitchen, restrooms and a garden viewing deck which overlooks a Koi Pond. The master plan was funded by a Community Block Grant through the City of San Diego. The original 1915 Japanese Tea Pavilion was dismantled in 1955. A 25-year accomplishment that started in 1996 with a master plan (completed by RNT), this historic facility's recreation was made possible through collaborative fundraising efforts championed by patrons, members and the design team. The project was completed in conjunction with landscape architects Dennis Otsuji of ONA Landscape Architects and Dr. Takeo Uesugi. The Inamori Pavilion is LEED Certified.