

The Taniguchi Garden at Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, Texas was built by Isamu Taniguchi as a gift of peace and tranquility to our city and has made an indelible mark on those who have visited. When the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy decided to install a riparian stream bed and demonstration garden to connect the Taniguchi Garden to the pond near the Rose Garden, it was Isamu Taniguchi’s grandson, architect…
Zilker Botanical Gardens Stream Restoration Project – Evolution of a Stream This photo essay illustrates ESC’s process for restoring the stream below the Taniguchi Gardens in the Zilker Botanical Garden.
Environmental Survey Consulting (ESC) uses the principles of ecological restoration to design and build beautiful landscapes that reflect Texas’ natural heritage. In addition we provide naturalistic water features, hardscape using local stone, and low-impact nature trails.
ESC also designs and carries-out ecological restoration plans for upland, riparian and wetland habitats, provides park and preserve planning and consulting, and offers ecological education services to groups of all ages.