Yakuza Lounge
Ann created a “Japanese Garden meets Portland Grunge” design for the garden at Yakuza Lounge in Portland. The garden integrates a complete stormwater management system from ecoroof to rainwater harvesting to infiltration trench such that no stormwater leaves the site even in large storm events. The garden incorporates elements that represent “Yakuza” who are the mafia of Japan, in a playful way such as burly miscanthus grasses hunched in a group, and a mix of blood and black mondo grass over the entry sign. Useful and serene, the garden was featured in Portland Spaces’ premier issue.