Networking Event
JIMONTEI – a Zen Garden in Sydney
Monday 28th April 2025
We are delighted to invite you to be a featured speaker for our upcoming design talk,
“JIMONTEI – A Zen Garden in Sydney” with David Langston-Jones. Your work and insights into landscape, space, and design would greatly enrich the conversation as we explore the intersection of Zen aesthetics and contemporary urban design.
This session will focus on the unique challenges and discoveries in creating a Zen-inspired garden within the heart of a bustling city. We believe your experience would offer a valuable perspective on the following key learning outcomes:
- Understanding Zen aesthetics and their application in compact urban spaces.
- Strategies for effective collaboration with a landscape consultant.
- Embracing remote technologies to successfully execute international projects.
- Creative approaches to making small spaces feel expansive and serene.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:20pm
Online open
6.30pm – 7.00 pm
Sponsor – Building Point – Sketch Up Australia
Includes a short Q & A at the end.
7.30pm – 9.00pm
Speaker’s presentation
Includes a short Q & A at the end.
9.00pm
Conclusion of the evening.
EVENT SPONSOR
Peter Foldes
National Strategic Accounts Manager – SketchUp
BuildingPoint Australia Pty Ltd
Mobile : 0448 202 758 – Support 1800 900 272
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
David Langston-Jones
David Langston-Jones spent his formative years in Hong Kong, then studied Architecture at the Royal College of Art, London, under James Gowan. Upon graduation, David worked with Norman Foster on a number of projects including Foster’s own home. Since 1990, David has developed his own practice as a one-man office, based initially in Far North Queensland and subsequently in Sydney, perhaps best known for compact, socially responsible houses.