On December 4, 2019, the Liu Fang Yuan Garden at the Huntington Library, Art Collection, and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles celebrated its expansion completion. This milestone marks the garden as the largest Chinese-style garden outside China, serving as the \"Sister Garden\" to Suzhou's famed Humble Administrator's Garden.
The Liu Fang Yuan Garden is a testament to cross-cultural collaboration, blending botanical beauty with artistic and scholarly excellence. The expansion was the result of 14 years of joint efforts by architects and artisans from China and America, creating a harmonious space that reflects both traditions.
In a revealing video, Gu Weihua, a 62-year-old esteemed Chinese architect, shares intriguing stories from the project with his 23-year-old American apprentice, Anthony. Their collaboration highlights the enduring partnership that brought the Liu Fang Yuan Garden to its expanded grandeur.
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