A Kengo Kuma-designed timber structure in Tokyo uplifts scent as a powerful wellness tool

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Location
Architect
Client
The Aroma Environment Association of Japan
Construction Team
Facility Engineering Design
Kankyo Engineering INC, Kankyo Engineering
Lighting Design
Daiko Electric, Daiko Electric Company Limited
Floor Area
491 sq-m
In Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district, the AEAJ Green Terrace fosters mental and physical wellbeing through the power of aromatherapy, mimicking the natural tranquillity of a forest.
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