This document provides details of a final constructed landscape project for a Zen garden called Ziwa Garden. It includes an introduction, site analysis, concept, drawings including master plan and planting plan, construction details, bill of quantities, and maintenance plan. The project was completed by a group of 6 students for a 10m x 10m site on campus. Key elements of the proposed Zen garden include stones, pebbles, bamboo, moss, and various plantings in a minimalist Japanese rock garden style to provide a peaceful space for relaxation.

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Constructed Landscape
Final Project
Group Leader : Lim Pui San
Group Members : 1. Mok Po Yi
2. Tey Thien Hee
3. Khoo Ming Sen
4. Yan Wai Chun
5. Tay Jit Ying
Tutor : Ms. Norma
Intake: FNBE April 2014
ZIWA Garden

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Content
Table of content
1. Introduction 3
2. Site analysis 3-5
3. Concept 6-8
4. Drawings:
 Bubble plan 8
 Master plan 9
 Planting plan 10-11
 Perspective 12
 South elevation 11
 Sectional drawing 11
 Construction details 12-14
5. Bill of quantity 15-17
6. Maintenance plan 18-21

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Introduction
In this final project, we will work in a group of 6 which consists
of Lim Pui San, Mok Po Yi, Tey Thien Hee, Yan Wai Chun, Khoo
Ming Sen and Tay Jit Ying. Together, we propose a green space for a
10 x 10 m site within the campus and two A2 boards which describe
the concept, master plan and planting plan and the rest in this report.
After visited several spots in the campus and did some analysis, we
finally decided to create a Zen Garden on block E level 2. The
reason we named our Zen Garden Ziwa is because Z stands for Zen
and ‘iwa’ in Japanese means rock.
Site Analysis
A. Location Plan
The diagram below shows the location plan of our green space
which is located on block E level 2. Our site is a balcony made from
concrete and is fully surrounded with steel railing but only some part
of it is covered with an awning.
Block A Block B
Block C
Block D
Block E
Our 10m X 10m
Site

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B. Site Specifications
1. Original condition of the site
Sport complex and car park can be seen from the site.
Balcony
Car
Park
Sport Complex
Some part of the balcony is covered with
awning.
Divisional office of Business & Law is
located on the left back of the site.
behind the balcony.
Men and women’s toilet is located on the
right back of the site.
This is the entrance to the site.
Women’s
toilet

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2. Circulation Patterns of Site
Human Circulation
Table
Table
Men’s
toilet
Women’
s toilet
Divisional
Office of
Business &
Law
SITE
Shad
e
N
E
S
W
11.30am-12.30pm
2.00pm-4.00pm
5.00pm-6.00pm
Wind Circulation
Human can access the site through the walkway beside
the women’s toilet and exit from the same entrance.
The wind is blowing from the direction of West all day
long.
SITE
Sun Circulation
The sunlight is always from the south-east of the site.

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Concept
As our site is within the school campus,
we decided to propose a Zen Garden which
benefits the students and lecturers who are
resting on the balcony as it gives calm and
peace to the user. We were inspired as busy
life of a university student could catch their
breath, read some articles and communicate in
a peaceful environment although they are
actually in a campus. Zen gardens are used for relaxing the mind, body and soul,
so a Zen garden can be the place for stress relieving.
A Zen garden is a Japanese rock garden where some natural and simple
elements are combined to form a stark, tranquil and symbolic garden. Zen
gardens are composed of two major elements; rocks and sand. Sometimes,
gravel is also used in place of sand. Other elements like ornamental trees, grass
and various interesting elements are used around the Zen garden. A Zen garden
is a perfect place for relaxing the body and mind. It is also a specialized place
for activities like meditation.
Inspirations of Zen Garden
Bonsai plant surrounded by gravel and the pathway is
created by Japanese stones.
Moss as the groundcover where it is
difficult to grow grass.

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Elements of the Zen Garden we proposed:-
1. Stone: Boulders and stones are considered as islands in the Japanese garden
and are used for applications from stepping pads to bridges. It is the structural
basis of the landscape design.
2. Pebbles: Pebbles are seen in various sizes from pea-sized to that of a potato.
They can be used for creating fields, base plane for an art or an outline for
pathways.
3. Sand and gravel: Sand and gravel are used for creating a metaphor for water.
They are used for making dry beds or even creating beds with a rippled or
flowing effect. They are also used for covering areas on the ground for
organizing the plants.
4. Bamboo fences and panels: Bamboo fences and panels are used as straight
rods or even as intricate patterns to enhance the overall visual pattern of the
garden.
Gazebo in Zen Garden
Timber deck as pathway
Water Ripple
Pagoda Lights as decoration

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5. Pagoda lights: The lights were originally made of carved stone to hold
candles or oil lamps. The artistic and elegant pagoda shaped lighting is
created in various sizes to decorate the garden.
6. Moses: Use for Patios / Pathways, Naturalized Areas, Wildflower Companion
and Boulders / Roofing.
Benefits of creating a Zen Garden in the campus
1. Miniature Zen Gardens can beautify the surrounding of the campus and fill in
the empty spaces of an ordinary looking balcony.
2. Zen Gardens can be low cost as rocks and sands are pretty common and we
could create something we love within the budget we had.
3. They’re flexible as Zen garden can be created within a small area.
4. Miniature Zen garden only needs low maintenance as sand and rock are pretty and easy to be
maintained.
Drawings:
Bubble Plan

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Master Plan
Scale 1:50
The entrance of our site is on the West and North of Ziwa garden, with L-
shaped wooden steps. One will have the feeling of calm and serenity when they
first step into Ziwa Garden because green shrubs and white land will appear in
the first sight.
As shown on the master plan, Ziwa has an area which covered with
timber deck that serves several tables and seats. This area provides places for
people to rest and relax with a peaceful era. Next, bonsai and rocks are the most
common element and can be found in Ziwa. A gazebo also has been built in
Ziwa to provide people a shaded place to rest.
All in all, Ziwa is a garden inspired by Japanese Zen Garden. It mitigates
the hustle and bustle of the campus area which provide good place to chill.
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Planting Plan
Scale 1:50
Planting List:
Key Common Name Scientific Name
1 Thai Bamboo Thyrsostachys siamensis
Gamble
2 Cupressus (bonsai) Cupressus
3 Tecoma tree Tabebuia rosea
4 Cinnamomum inerx Cinnamomum nitidum
5 Yellow trumpet flower Tecoma stans
6 Moss grass -
7 Japanese spindle Euonymus japonicus
8 Ixora Ixora coccinea
Thai Bamboo Thai Bamboo
Cupressus
Cupressus
Cupressus
Tecoma Tree
Cinnamomum
inerx
Yellow trumpet
flower
Japanese
spindle
Ixora
Moss grass

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Panting Description
Key Common Name Scientific Name Function/Characteristics
1 Thai Bamboo Thyrsostachys
siamensis Gamble
It is for ornamental and decorative
usage. It can become the
windbreaks as well.
2 Cupressus (bonsai) Cupressus Use to evoke beautiful natural pattern.
There are many overlapping pruning
techniques that are shared by both art
forms. A bonsai tree is something like a
piece of sculpture or a pet as it is small
and portable.
3 Tecoma tree Tabebuia rosea It is a kind of tree which can bloom
pink colour flower like Japan’s sakura.
The tree can be planted in dry area
unlike Sakura tree only can be planted
in four season country.
4 Cinnamomum inerx Cinnamomum
nitidum
It is a evergreen aromatic tree and it
acts as a shading tree in the garden.
5 Yellow trumpet flower Tecoma stans It is a type of flowering shrub with little
yellow flower. It works as an accent
plant where surrounded a canopy tree
in the garden. Because of it delightful
colour, it brightens up the garden.
6 Moss grass - It is used for bedding usage. Bonsai
that planted on it will create a sense of
Japanese style of garden.
7 Japanese spindle Euonymus japonicus It is a kind of evergreen, compact, well-
branched shrub, that makes an
attractive topiary plant in pyramidal or
globe form. The leaves are larger than
the species, dark green, glossy, and
oval-round. This neat, attractive plant
seems like a great, inexpensive
substitute for the formal garden
because of its heat, drought, and soil
tolerance.
8 Ixora Ixora coccinea A flower shrub that effectively serve as
a hedge by the entrance in the garden.
Shrub borders are more aesthetically
pleasing and less expensive than the
cost of installing a fence.

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Perspective
South Elevation
Sectional Drawing

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Construction Details
Construction detail 1:
Trim Joist
Double Joist or
stringer beam
Galvanised metal
flashing Non-Return
Vinyl U-channel
Deck Clip
Dek-Master
Rolled Vinyl Sheet
Pier Block
Wood Decking
Steel Deck
Riveted Joints
Transverse Deck
Beam
Longitudinal
Bulkhead
Installation of Timber Deck

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Construction detail 2:

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Lighting Plan:
Up light: Up lights are provided in our garden to provide light source for
users during the night.
Down light: Down light is installed to light up the gazebo during the night.

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Bill Of Quantities
Item Description Scientific name unit Overall
height (m)
Planting
distance (m)
Qty Rate(RM) Amount
(RM)
A
1.0
Softscape work
Trees
T1 Thai Bamboo Thyrsostachys
Siamensis
Gamble
Nos 2.0 0.5 10 160 1,600
T2 Tecoma tree Tabebuia rosea Nos 2.5 1.0 7 400 2,800
T3 Cinnamomum
inerx
Cinnamomum
Nitidum
Nos 3.0 - 1 550 550
2.0 Shrubs
S1 Yellow
trumpetbush
Tecoma stans Nos 0.6 - 6 35 310
S2 Ixora Ixora coccinea Nos 1.0 1.0 6 50 300
S3 Japanese
spindle
Euonymus
Japonicus
Nos 0.8 0.5 11 38 418
3.0 Others
O1 Bonsai - Nos 0.7 - 27 950 2,565
O2 Moss grass - m2 - - 8 20 160
4.0 Soil mixture - m3
- - 75 60 4,500
5.0 Hole excavation
(a) Tree - Nos - - 18 30 540
(b) Shrubs - Nos - - 23 15 345
6.0 Stalking & Ties
(Tree)
- - - - 18 20 360
7.0 Mulching -
(a) Tree - m2 - - 20 5 100
(b) Shrubs -
Prelimenaries 5%
Contigencies 10%
m2
- - 19 5
Sub total
95
14,243
712.15
1,424.3
Total 16,379.45

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Item Description Unit Qty Rate(RM) Amount(RM)
B Hardscape work
1.0 Gazebo
-To construct a 3m height of japanese-style wooden gazebo m2
4 400 1,600
Installation fee 2,000
2.0 Timber deck
-To construct a 3mx6m timber deck with high quality wood. m2
18 150 2,700
3.0 Fencing
-To construct a 1.5m height of timber fencing m 20 200 4,000
4.0 Stepping stone walkway m 10 180 1,800
5.0 Limestone pebbles (20kg) Nos 12 15 180
6.0 White gravel (20kg) Nos 30 10 300
7.0 Rock
-Japanese garden style rock
(a) Big rock Nos 11 220 2,420
(b) Medium rock Nos 17 120 3,740
8.0 Pagoda Nos 2 255 510
9.0 Platform
-To construct a wooden platform with 10mx10mx0.75m (height) m2
100 30 3,000
Installation fee 4,500
10.0 Seating furniture
(a) Tables Nos 5 220 1,100
(b) Individual seatings Nos 25 180 4,500
11.0 Wooden steps installation Nos 10 580 5,800
12.0 Lighting
(a) Up-light strike light Nos 15 150 2,250
(b) Down light ( in gazebo) Nos 1 80 80
Sub total 40,480
Prelimenaries 5%
Contigencies 10%
2,024
4,048
Total 46,552

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Item Description Unit Qty Rate(RM) Amount(RM)
C Maintainence work
Softscape work
1.0 Watering- Water all the plants daily with the amount of
the specific plants needed to ensure the plants can live
Per day
1.1 Pest control – Spray pesticides by handheld units to
control and kill the pest
Per month
1.2 Mowing and shaping – Mow the grass to keep the grass
height is remain at the standard height. Shaping the
shape of the shrubs at the original height as well as
shape and also keep the bamboo’s height at 2m to avoid
it grows too tall until it blocks the scenary.
Per month
1.3 Replacement of plants – Replace dead or mising plant
with new plants
If need
1.4 Fertilizer application – Fertilizi the plants with suitable
type and amount of fertilizer
Per 2 month
1.5 Cleaning – Removing the rubbish such as dead leafs,
tissue paper and etc. to keep the garden clean.
Per day
Hardscape work
2.1 Repairing and repaint the timber and staircase Per 6 month
2.2 Replacement of all light bulbs Per 3 month
2.3 Rubbish removal Per day
2.4 Cleaning the moss on rock Per 3 month
2.5 Replacement of furniture if it has broken If need
2.6 Repair the gazebo If need
2.7 Repair or replace the timber fence If need
Total 9800
Total = Softscape work + Hardscape work + maintenance
fee
= 16379.45 + 46552 + 9800
= 72731.45

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Maintenance Plan:
SOFTSCAPE
1. THAI BAMBOO
 Thai Bamboo require full sunlight.
 Thai Bamboo need soil with neutral pH.
 Good drainage.
 Soil types are Loam, Clay with small stones.
 Fast growth rate.
 Thai Bamboo needs to water twice a week.
2. BONSAI
 Bonsai require full sunlight.
 Soil pH for Bonsai is alkaline.
 Good drainage.
 Soil types are Clay and Loam.
 Water twice a day.
3. MOSS GRASS
 Shady place is needed for Moss Grass.
 Soil pH of Moss Grass is acidic soil.
 Poor drainage.
 Type of soil is Clay.
 Water requirement is twice a month.
4. IXORA
 Partial sunlight needed for Ixora.
 Soil pH of Ixora is acidic soil.
 Moist drainage.
 Soil type is black soil.
 The growth rate for Ixora is slow.
 Water average but not excessive.
5. EUONYMUS JAPONICUS
 Partial sun needed for this Euonymus Japonicus.
 Soil pH are acidic, alkaline or neutral.
 Well drained.
 3 type of soil, Clay, Loam or Sand.
 Average water needed for Euonymus Japonicus.

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6. TECOMA STANTS
 Partial sunlight for Tecoma Stants.
 Soil pH are acidic, alkaline or neutral.
 Well drained.
 2 types of soil, Loam or Sand.
 Fast growth rate.
 Drought tolerant.
7. CINNAMOMUM INERX
 Full sunlight for Cinnamomum Inerx.
 Soil pH are acidic or neutral.
 Well drainage.
 3 type of soil, Clay, Loam, Sand.
 Medium growth rate for Cinnamomum Nitidum.
 Average water.
8. TABEBUIA ROSEA
 Tabebuia Rosea needs partial sunlight.
 Soil pH is neutral.
 Average drainage.
 3 type of soil, Clay, Loam or sand.
 Tabebuia Rosea needed average water.
WEEDING & FORKING
- keep all planting areas free from weeds and undesirable vegetation
and loosen the soil around the base by methods and materials
approved by the S.O.
PEST & DESEASE CONTROL
- drangonflies can consume 300 insects a day. Lure them into your
yard with a water feature.
- bat can be an effective way to control insects. One big brown but
can eat 3,000 to 7,000. Attract bats by building and plaing.
PRUNNING & SHAPING
- remove suckers, broken branches, branches crossing or rubbing
and branches interfering with the house.

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FERTILIZER APPLICATION
- bone meal is an organic fertilizer that is derved from the meat
processing industry. Phosphates do not easily pass through soil. So
mixing the bone meal with the soil or putting it in the planting hole
can help.
REPLACEMENT OF PLANTS
-buy extra plants for backup if the garden’s plants
are gone or been plug.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
- cleaner will come everyday to clean up all the rubbish that people
used or throw and we will provide recycle bins as much as we can.
STALKING
- to inspect, replacement and adjust all stalking to ensure the
safety support for the tree.
HARDSCAPE
GRAVEL WALKWAY AND STEPPING STONES
- use leaf blower or metal rake to clean up those dead leaf or
pebbles. (we can use broom stick too)
TIMBER DECK
- cleaning, resealing or oiling your timber decking and also checking
the timber movement, loosened attachments etc.
STAIR CASE
- sweep off the dead leaf and dirt. After that, mop it to make it more
cleaner.
ROCKS
- scrub them every week to avoid moss grown on them.

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PEBBLES
- arrange pebbles back to their actual position once they are out of order
LIGHT
- change the bulb every 3 month to make it work normally.
SEATING FURNITURE
- clean frequently. Wipe dry it with a clean, soft cloth. For more
stubborn chrome marks, use a non-abrasive chrome cleaner.
On high- glass, smooth plastic finishes, use a light rubbing
compound to publish minor surface marks.
- steel case wood products are protected by a stain- resisting finish.
For normal cleaning, wipe surface with a soft, damp cloth.
- clean and mop it every day to make sure it clean and tidy.