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

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Nestled neatly inside a glass box, a three-story structure made predominantly from locally sourced cedar and cypress wood promotes the wellbeing of its visitors through the power of aroma. - Masaki Hamada
Designed to house The Aroma Environment Association of Japan, the project’s programme includes several spaces for olfactory education including the Aroma Laboratory, with 300 global scents, and the Aroma Corridor, showcasing 43 plant species used in essential oils. - Masaki Hamada
Several energy-efficient design elements help visitors navigate these spaces. - Masaki Hamada

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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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