The japanese inspired roof garden at soas university of london was built during the japan 2001 celebrations and was officially opened by the sponsor mr haruhisa handa toshu fukami an honorary fellow of the school on 13 november 2001.
Japanese roof garden soas.
The garden is dedicated to forgiveness which is the meaning of the kanji character engraved on the garden s granite water basin.
Tucked away on a roof off the western corner of russell square is a small but perfectly formed japanese garden.
Unveiled in 2001 it is open to the public when the brunei gallery is.
Goodge street station a is 641 meters away 9 min walk.
Russell square is 458 meters away 6 min walk.
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Soas japanese roof garden escape the bustle of london at this japanese inspired roof garden at soas university of london.
It provides an area away from the noise and bustle of london streets where visitors can relax and meditate.
This japanese roof garden on the other hand looks stunning all year round thanks to a sturdy emphasis on mineral over animal and vegetable.
Soas japanese roof garden positioned on top of the brunei gallery in a corner of russell square soas s japanese roof garden was designed in 2001 and intended to function as a relaxing space away from the hustle and bustle of london s busy streets below.
It s above the brunei gallery at soas part of the university of london and was.