Hello, I’m currently underway on my college capstone Landscape Architecture project. It is a historic residence in Richmond Va, the home of avid world travelers. They have a “Japanese” garden within their property which contains a small pond, a pagoda lantern, and various other features including a far east style arch and bench. Clearly it is not laid out in an authentic way at all. I plan to keep the concept of the garden within my final design including all the stone pieces and furniture. I’m asking for anyone who is educated or has knowledge of traditional Japanese gardens to give me some insight! I want it to be more authentic even if it is just more thematic. I also do not want to present something that would be disrespectful to the art of Japanese gardens! I’ve done some base level reading but a trained eye would be helpful. Please dm me if you would be so generous to help!