Furuike ya

Furuike ya (古池や)

古池や

蛙飛び込む

水の音

The old pond!

A frog jumped.

A splash of water.

松尾芭蕉 (Matsuo Basho)

Japan is an amazing country with its own traditions and innovations, nature and culture.

Poetry deserves special attention and especially of Matsuo Basho, created a masterpiece received an incredible number of opinions and interpretations.

What was the meaning?

Something else?

The meaning of the work is unique for each person and is intended only for himself - this is the genius of Basho and his poem " Furuike ya".

The eponymous concept of the villa "The Old Pond" offers its guests the opportunity to lose themselves in nature and reflect on the great work.

This work illustrates how poetry can be realized in architecture.