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Khang Q. TranA P o r t f o l i o o f C r e a t i v e W o r k b y :Portland State University, Ma s t e r o f A r c h i t e c t u r e 2 0 1 1

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001. ARCH 582/SP 2010: Comprehensive Design Studio “Electric Vehicles Design Center” Instructor: L. Rudolph Barton ARCH 561/FA 2010: Detail Design Instructor:CoreyGriffins

002. ARCH 581/WI 2010: Portland State University Millar Library “Students’ Collaborative Commons” Portland State University Mediatheque “An Edifice for Breathing” Instructors: Will Bruder, Lisa Ward

003. ARCH 580/FA 2009: Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood “Community Storage” Instructor: Jeff Schnabel

004. Related Interests: Architects without Borders “Wollega Adventist Academy Library” Leh, Ladakh Design/Build Summer Studio 3Form Sliding Door “Mari Seamless, Varia Ecoresin” Poetry, Graphic Design, Architectural Visualization

005. Thesis: Modern Anosmia of Urbanity Advisor: B.D. Wortham Gavin Committee: Clive Knights ARCH 511/FA 2010: Pro-Thesis Seminar Instructor: L. Rudolph Barton

ARCH 584/WI-SP 2011: Thesis Design Development Instructor: Jeff Schnabel

Serves as an inspiration for designers and makers by providingopenandflexibleworking environments to allow people to work collaboratively and effectively.

Be a member of the community by engaging the general public with the activities and events regarding Electric Vehicle’s new creation.

Educate users and the general public about Electric vehicle (EV); with the goals of raising awareness and increasing knowledge of the profession and their products.

Sustainability will be incorporate in all aspects of the design of the facility such as structural systems, furnishing, open-space, etc. It will respond to the specificsiteconditions;promotethe company’s philosophy of designing and producing sustainable and environmentally sensible products.

Re-investigate the relationship between people, vehicles and the built environment. To explorehowweshapedourbuilt environment to satisfy our mobility needs and how the built environment has shaped our everyday lives.

CoLLABoRATIoN VISIBILITy EDUCATIoN SUSTAINABILITy INTEGRATIoN

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001. eleCTriC VehiCles desiGn CenTer

Project Scope: This comprehensive design studio proposes a design center for electric vehicles where thinkers, makers, and consumers can come together. This facility will provide a creative environment for thinking, testing, making, and showcasing electric vehicles. A place where knowledge can be shared through an integrated.

Project Concept: The concept is to maintain the diagonalaxisonSandyboulevard,tocelebratethehistoricalcontextofthesite.Iproposetolocate all shop spaces/the Making along Sandy. Burnside street is a commercial and auto-centric street, which creates a good opportunity for displaying and showcasing electric vehicles. The design space, a place where people gather, brainstormandexpresstheircreativitywilllocatein the center ; acts as spinal cord connecting and supporting the entire building.

Project consists of a 3 story and one underground level; business, design and light manufacturing spaces, with 20 automated parking spaces for employees, 2 handicapped stalls available in the basement

Project Goals: Calmtrafficon12thandBurnsideSt.Encourage pedestrians movements around siteCreate an identity for this District, be an anchorBridge out to the communityEstablish a new image for this DistrictCapture people before they leave the District

Top Left: Aerial Map & Project AreaBottom Left: Site Plan @ 128” = 1’-0”

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Project Site option #6 (Preferred Site) is bounded by Burnside St., 11th, 12th, and Sandy Blvd.; at the end of Burnside Couch Couplet Plan.Itlocatedinaninterestingintersectionwithtrafficscomingfrom many different directions, offering an opportunity to capture and engage more people.

Site has relatively moderate steep slopes of about 15 feet. It is located in an awkward intersection with danger pedestrian crossing. The City proposed to construct a building in a lot on 12th Ave. and Sandy Blvd.; which will eventually block the site’s views and access to day lighting.

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Architectural Program Scheme #3: Preferred Scheme:

This scheme investigates an open studio environment, where all programs will be attached to the studio space. Design will play an important role in each of the design process. This scheme encourages collaboration, communication and critiquing through out the design process. Each space will be integrated and transitioned by a green/open space.

Scheme opportunities:• Flexibleworkspaces• open workspaces• Enable teams collaboration and coordination

Scheme Constraints:• Noise• Ventilation• Required more square-footage

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This scheme investigates a Cyclical Design Process. In this scheme all of the programs will focus around the large conference room. This scheme encourages teams collaboration which will enable them to better understand the process and products. The goal is to produce innovative and high standard proto-typing through the process of thinking, making, testing and re-testing.Thesecondfocusofthisschemewillbetheexhibitionand event space, where all new invention will be display and people come together to celebrate.

Scheme opportunities:• Flexibleworkspaces• Teams collaboration• higher standard products

Scheme Constraints:• Inefficientworkprocess• Uncontrollable movements and access

Architectural Program Scheme #1:

This scheme investigates a Linear Design Process. It willprovideafluidworkprocessandanefficientworkenvironmenttomaximizeproductivityandminimizeenergy consumes by the facility and natural resources use by the employees.

Scheme opportunities:• Workproductivelyandefficiently• No hierarchy in the design process and space• Required less square-footage• Consistentworkflows

Scheme Constraints:• Lacksflexibility• Awkward transitions• Discourages communication between teams

Pre-desiGn: Programming analysis

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entry, Cafe & reception arrival, Waiting, gathering Space Double Height, access to Views 1,000

exhibition & event Space Display, lecture, Public/Social gathering Double Height, group assembly 2,000

Design Facilities & Business Offices Workspaces for individuals and groups (Hand-Drawing, Computer) Secure, Day lighting, access to Views 3,000

large Conference room Products Presentation, Office Meeting, Meeting with Clients, Design Charrette group assembly 375

Small Conference room Small team meeting (5-7People) Small group assembly 150




research & reference library Products Catalogue, archiving,material Samples easy access, Secure access 1,500

Final assembly Full-Scale Product assembly open, airy 1,000

loading, Shipping, receiving receiving, Delivering easy access 500

Storage (Hazardous) Store Hazardous materials Secure access 500

Storage (Non-Hazardous) Store Non-Hazardous materials Secure access 1,000

mechanics Shop (Storage) making, testing, repairing Easy Access, Efficient, Secure 1,000

Welding Shop (Storage) making, testing, repairing Easy Access, Efficient, Secure 1,000

Paint Booth (Storage) Spray Paint Easy Access, Efficient, Secure 500

material testing Shop (Storage) making, testing, repairing Easy Access, Efficient, Secure 1,000

electric motor/ electric Shop (Storage) making, testing, repairing Easy Access, Efficient, Secure 1,000

Clay modeling Shop (Storage) Full-Scale Clay modeling Easy Access, Efficient, Secure 1,000

Wind tunnel Study the effects of air moving past solid objects Easy Access, Efficient 1,000

Shower & locker rooms Showering, lockers Secure access 1,200

Break room rest area Secure access, Quiet, access to View 500

Kitchen (employee) eating area, informal gathering Easy Access, Efficient, Access to View 500

restroom Facilities restrooms Day lighting, Ventilation 1,500

Parking (20) Vehicles Parking (Vehicles, bicycles) easy access 8,000

retail Sale of goods and merchandise (related to eV?) Visibility 1,500

Net SQ.Ft. total: 31,175including 30% Circulation 40,528

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Site option #3: 16 NE Grand Ave. Site opportunities:located near Bridgehead Project Areasite has high visibilitylocated at the gateway of project areapotential views to West Burnside, the Willamette RiverBurnside and Couch Coupletproximitytoproposednewstreetcarstationproximitytobusroutes20,19,and6proximitytomaxstation,parkandride

Site Constraints:hightrafficpedestrian un-friendlynoiselimited parkingnarrow sidewalkslacks greeneryexposestoalotofsunlighthomeless

Site option #1: 11 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.

Site opportunities:located in Bridgehead Project Areasite has high visibilitylocated at the gateway of project areapotential views to West Burnside, the Willamette RiverBurnside and Couch Coupletproximitytoproposednewstreetcarstationproximitytobusroutes20,19,and6proximitytomaxstation,parkandride

Site Constraints:hightrafficpedestrian un-friendlynoiselimited parkingnarrow sidewalkslacks greeneryexposestoalotofsunlighthomeless

Site option #2: 30 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.

Site opportunities:easy accessproximitytobusroutes2019,6pedestrian movementsBurnside Couch CoupletCouch is alternative to Burnside

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Site option #6: 1111 N/ SE SANDy BLVD.Preferred Site: Site opportunities:high visibility to BurnsideretailhighpedestriantrafficBurnside and Couch Coupletproximitytobusroutes20,19,and12proximitytomaxstation,parkandrideon-street parkingnightlifeaccessibility

Site Constraints:hightraffic,trafficpassingthroughnoiseexistingbuildinglimited viewslimited daylightingcrime ratesnarrow sidewalkssteep slopes

Site option #4: 701 E Burnside St..Site Opportunities:surrounded by other retailhigh visibility to BurnsideBurnside and Couch Coupletproximity to bus route 20, 19, 12proximity to max station, park and rideon-street parkingpedestrian movementsaccessibilitynightlife/ activities

Site Constraints:existing buildinglimited day lighting, blocked by surrounding buildingjaywalking

Site option #5: 710 E Burnside St.

Site opportunities:high visibility to BurnsideretailhighpedestriantrafficBurnside and Couch Coupletproximitytobusroutes20,19,and12proximitytomaxstation,parkandrideon-street parkingnightlifeaccessibility

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opposite Page:Top Right: Conceptual SketchTop Left: Conceptual Models Shown in Chronological orderBelow: Rendering of Southeast Perspective at Sandy Boulevard, Burnside Street, and 12th Avenue intersection.


Natural materials and environmental pollutions are amongst some of the major issues the Universe is currently facing. As inhabitants, we need to step up and take responsibility for our actions. Natural resources will not be available to us forever and we need to think of the future generations.

Itismorethenever,weneedtofindalternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles. Electric vehicle will help protect our natural resources and protect the environment from air pollution. Along the visions of Portland’s Future City; this Design Center for the Electric Car will be a leader in the automobilesfield,workingcollaborativelywith the city, community, and individual towards the vision of a sustainable city. To produce and showcase creative products that contribute to green living and sensible to the environment

Rendering of East Perspective at Burnside Street, 12th Avenue, and Sandy Boulevard.

1. Individual Study Space2. Laptop Stations with Glass Partition Wall3. Group Study Area4. Presentation Room

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Project Scope: Portland State University is lacking in workspaces for students, and the spaces that are available are function inadequately, with poor lighting and technology, as well as uncomfortable furnishing. Therefore I would like to propose a design that allows students to work individually and/or collaboratively for groupprojectsinacreativeandefficientenvironment.The renovation will include pocket spaces for individual students to focus on their reading and studying, and three presentation rooms available for students to practice presentations as a group, and an open space with seating for groups of students to meet and work on class projects or to wait to enter the presentation rooms. For security purposes, students will only access presentation rooms by using a card key. The design will bevisuallyexposedforaesthetics,naturallighting,andmonitoring purposes. I envision this space as functional, creative and inspiring, where students will want to workandenhancetheiracademicexperiences.

Project Site: Portland State University Branford P. Millar Library1875 SW Park Avenue, Portland, oregon 97201

Top Left: Aerial Map and Project AreaBottom Left: Interior Rendering of the Group Meeting RoomBottomRight:ExteriorandInteriorRenderings

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Project Site is bounded to the North by Southwest Jackson Street, to the South by Southwest I-405 Freeway Southbound, to the East by Southwest 6th Avenue, and to the West isSouthwestBroadwayStreet.Thereareexistingbuildings located on site to be demolished.

Top Right: L-R: Schematic Models.Below: South Perspective; West Hills Looking towards project building and views of Portland State University campus and Portland Downtown.

opposite PageTop Left: Aerial Map & Project Area, Site Plan NTSTop Right: Conceptual SketchBelow: Northeast Perspective

002. an edifiCe for BreaThinG

Project Scope: The Knowledge Commons acts as a bridge between two urban conditions: the low density residential area of the West Hills and the city’s central urbancore;aplacewhereknowledgeiscaptured,filtered,distributed, and is readily accessible. The design will exemplifytheimportanceofplacebyrespondingtotheurban edge conditions. The organic and breathing form oftheverticalgardenclimbingonthestonefinishesofthe Western façade that wraps around the Southern and Eastern façades; which creates a conversation with the West Hills to provide visual aesthetic for the surrounding residentsandthepatronsofthelibrary.Theexperientialjourney through The Knowledge Commons will provide the patrons with a sense of discovery, and a place where knowledge can be absorbed, interpreted, and comprehended.

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Project Scope: Traditionally the relationship between self-storage facilities and tenants is broken. The storage facilities are always disconnecting and hide itself from the community. I would like to address these issues by proposing a storage facility that would provide a meaningful experienceforthetenantsastheyusethestorage and could provide opportunities for the tenants to engage with the process of things being stored. I also proposed to reveal and elevate the presence of the storage facility in the community. My goal is to re-establish the image of self-storage facility by making the facility a better member of the community.

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Preferred Project Site: The site is located at 2930 SE 82nd Avenue in a growing commercial and residential area in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood. The site is bounded to the West by 82nd Avenue a commercial strip. The site is bounded to the North by Woodward Street and South by Brooklyn Street. The site is bounded east by a residential house.

Top Left: Conceptual ModelsBottom Right: Interior Perspective of Storage

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Arch. 510 Sustainability in the Developing WorldLeh, Ladakh Design/Build Summer Studio

“In 2010, students collaborated through several group charettes to design a much-needed Visitor Centre for the School. Using traditional Ladakhi mud-brick construction techniques, the Centre incorporates a greeting space with a corner window and seating area for serving tea; a gallery space for displaying artifacts, information about the school, and student artwork; and a custom built semi-transparent cabinet that divides the two rooms while providing additional display space.Thegallerybenefitsfromfourskylights,which highlight the hand-made mosaic pattern insetintothefloor.Otherdetailsincludeahand-carved wooden bond beam, and an angled partition wall used to bounce light from the window far into the space.” Basic Initiative.

I collaborated with other students and faculty from design through construction phase.

Architects Without BordersDongoro, Ethiopia

Project Team: Sean Boily, Dave Hurley, Khang TranClient: Wollega Adventist AcademyBuilding Type: LibraryProject Concept: To design a library that will be an iconic/focal point for the school campus. It will be a prominent place and is intended to serve the students, faculty, staff, local residents, and surrounding communities. It will serve as a place for students to gain education, where knowledge isexchange.Iproposetocreatearelationshipbetweentheinteriorandexteriorspaces.Iproposetomaximizethenaturallightingandminimize the heating in the Atrium/balcony area. The library will promote social cohesiveness for the campus and the community.Building Functions: Academic: book stacks, reading spaces, study areas. Multi-purpose: formal + informal conference room, meeting spaces, art display. Public space: outdoor spaces, sustainable designs.

Project Descriptions: I was inspired by the texturesandtranslucentqualityofthe3-form materials. I designed a sliding door for a residential bedroom. The door is 3’-6” by 6’-8”; three panels of mari seamless varia ecoresin, framed with aluminum C-channels, and run on a track above.

Design Issues and Solutions: The layout of the bedroom have an awkward wall at the entry which creates wasted and uncomfortable space. Replacing the existingswingdoorwithaslidingdoorcanmaximizetheentryandprovideaspaciousexperience.Theuseof3-formmaterial allows the room to lit up by the bothinteriorandexteriorlighting.Italsogive the room a modern looks.

Right: A photograph of the new door taken from inside the bedroom.

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Tran Residence- Modeled with Sketch-Up, Collaged with Photoshop

Arch. 530 Contemporary Architectural TheoryPoem Composition: Door

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Abstract: Historically, Western culture has been more focused on the sense of sight, touch, and soundasavehicleforsensorialexperiencesofdesign, architecture, urban space, and habitation. This thesis proposes to investigate the sense of smell as a new dimension in creating architecture and place by creating a smellscape orchestrating by scents. Though the modern society is currently in an anosmic stage, it is critical to use olfaction tore-configureoursenseofspaceandsenseof time, with smells triggering and stimulating sensorialexperiences.

This thesis proposes an architecture that will change human perceptual horizons using the sense of smell as the dominant sense by unveiling the invisible characteristics of smells beyond their cultural baggage through a journey that will enable them to be temporarily suspended in time and be captured by the redolence world of smell.

metHoDology teCHNiQUeS SeleCtioN Criteria DeSireD oUtComeS eValUatioN Criteria

literatUre reVieW/ ComPreHeNSiVe reSearCH oN tHe toPiCS oF Smell aND SeNSe oF Smell

Sources related to smell and the sense of smell

this method will allow the researcher to narrow his research and enhance his design process.

Sources must enrich the researcher’s knowledge of smell and the sense of smell.

arCHiteCtUral PreCeDeNtS architectural projects using scents as a medium for design.

this method will allow the researcher to critically analyze the opportunities and constraints for scents designs.

the selected projects have to inform the research in his architectural design.

PerSoNal iNterVieW WitH a PerFUmer

the ideal candidate should have great knowledge on the topic of scents and the sense of smell. this candidate must possess technical and pragmatic knowledge of perfumery.

this method will increase the researcher’s technical and pragmatic knowledge in the field of perfumery.

the information collected from this interview will help the researcher apply to his design process.

reSearCH oDor ClaSSiFiCatioNS aND tHeorieS

research all existing odor classifications and theories.

this method will allow the research to understand how odor can be classified and theorized

Having a thorough understanding of the classifications of smell, it will help the researcher identify the language for smell.

reSearCH PerFUmery PraCtiCe aND PriNCiPleS

research technical and pragmatic techniques of perfumery. Such as, techniques for smelling, workspace for composing perfume, perfumery raw materials, perfume application procedures.

this method will provide the research with a comprehensive knowledge of the perfumery field and world of smell.

the focus will be on the composition and application of perfume, and the raw materials use in perfumery.

olFaCtory eXHiBitioNS identify various methods for exhibiting odors such as perfume and olfactory art

this method will allow the researcher to identify the most appropriate way to exhibit odors, to educate to the nose and heighten the sense of smell

the ideal method should allow the nose to fully experiencing the smells without overwhelming it causing over-stimulating subsequently leading to anosmia

Site aNalySiS the selected site will have to locate in a non-contaminated area. Site analysis will be performed using normative analysis techniques and smell will also be employed as an experiential medium for analyzing the site.

the outcomes of the site analysis will enable the researcher to propose how the smellscape can be orchestrated.

the smellscape will enable the speculators to fully experience the redolence of the world.

Program aNalySiS Program analysis will be performed using experiential qualites of smell for the smellscape. Normative program analysis techniques will be employed for support buidings.

this method will enable the researcher to design the architecture responding to smell and allow people to experience smell.

the architecture should work harmoniously with the site to heighten the smellscape experience

arCHiteCtUral DeSigN iNVeStigatioNS

the design of the architecture needs to respond to the language of smell.

the architecture will respond to the smellscape on both micro and macro levels.

to enable the speculators to fully engage and experience the smellscape.

research Methodology

Limbic System

olfactory Bulb

olfactory & limbic systems

sickly, acidy, acrid, aromatic, balmy, briny, burnt, damp, dank, earthy, fishy,fragrant, fresh, gamy, gaseous, mildewed, moldy, musty, perfumed, piney, pungent, putrid, reek, rotten, savory, scented, sharp, sour spicy, spoiled, stagnant, stench, sweet, tempting, flowery, floral, powdery, gourmand, chypre, warm,heavy, light, oriental, aquatic, citrus, fresh, fruity, subtle, versatile, intoxicating,sensual, elegant, dark, exotic, honeyed, luscious, seductive, green, sophisticated,earthy, incense, burnt vanilla, animalic, unisex, masculine, feminine, spicy,herbal, aromatic, clean, dirty, old-fashioned, modern, watery, soft, creamy, loud, minty, metallic, synthetic, natural-smelling, unique, harsh, sharp, smooth, Acrid - pungent, bitter, food can acquire thisqualitywhencookedoverawoodfire.A m b r o s i a l - d i v i n e , s w e e t s m e l l i n g , f r a g r a n t , a r o m a t i c .Anosmic - odourless, no smell at all.Aromatic - perfumed, fragrant, scented, sweet smelling, pungent, usually pleasing - it is not odourless and unscented.Balmy - having the pleasing fragrance of aromatic balm, mild, pleasant, gentle, soft and not pungent at all.Corky - smelling like cork.Comforting - pleasant aroma.Delicate - subtle, faint, fine, elusive,tantalizing - never overpowering.Fetid - rotten, putrid, foul, rank, squalid, fusty,stinking, smelly, the mouldy, decaying smell of decomposing food - it does not smell fresh.Foul - unclean, dirty, stinking, rank, tainted, soiled, fetid, polluted - it does not smell clean and fresh.Fragrant or perfumed are similar - you

could say instead aromatic, scented, sweet smelling, sweet scented, odorous - the opposite of smelly and not odourless.Fresh - the aroma is clean, clear, cool, refreshing, sweet and new, crisp as newly picked fruit or vegetables, warm as newly baked bread hot from the oven, - the smell does not feel insalubrious, mouldy, stale or worse. Fulsomgenerous toexcess,excessive,over the board - not mild and bland. Gamy-having the distinctive fragrance of game, either the tangy smell that reminds of grass, forest and wild aromatic herbs in fresh game, or the rich, weet, slightly rank and stale smell in “ripe” game as it is usually held` until it is slightly decomposed.Heady - strongly aromatic, pungent, rich, intoxicating,spicy,piquant-notamildsmell.Malodorous - scented, aromatic, redolent, fragrant, stinking.Muscadine - something with the

olfactory language

1700s

Carl von linne known as linnaeus. Linnaeus’s Classification (1707 - 1778):

FragrantSpicymuskygarlickygoatyFoulNauseating

1800s

Class Typical Odor Odors in Same Class

Rose Rose Geranium, sweetbriar, rosewood

Jasmine Jasmine Lilly-of-the-valley

Orange flower

Orange flower

Acacia, syringa, orange leaves

Violet Violet Orris-root, cassia, mignonette

Balsamic Vanilla Benzoin, storax, tonka bean, heliotrope, balsams of Peru

and Tolu

Spice Cinnamon Cassia, nutmeg, mace, pig-mento

Clove Clove Carnation, clove pink

Camphor Camphor Patchouli, rosemary

Sandal Sandalwood Vetivert, cedarwood

Citrine Lemon Bergamot, orange

Lavender Lavender Spike lavender, thyme, mar-joram

Mint Peppermint Spearmint, balm, rue, sage

Aniseed Aniseed Caraway, dill, coriander, fennel

Almond Bitter almonds Laurel, peach kernels, mirabane

Musk Musk Civet

Ambergris Ambergris Oakmoss

Fruit Pear Apple, pineapple, Quince

E. Rimmel’s Classification (1865):

a music-inspired taxonomy of scent offered by english chemist and perfumer george William Septimus Piesse in his seminal book the art of Perfumery (1857).

Flowers:Indoloid groupAminoid groupHeavy groupAromatic groupViolet groupRose groupLemon groupFruit-scented groupAnimal-scented groupHoney group

Leaves:Turpentine groupCamphor groupMint groupSulphur group

Woods:Aromatic groupTurpentine group

CountKernervonMarilaun’sClassificationofFlower Perfumes (1893):

Class Sub-divisions

Ethereal Fruits, beeswax, ethers

Aromatic Camphor, coves, lavender, lemon,

bitter almonds

Balsamic or Fragrant Flowers, violet, vanilla and coumarin

Ambrosial Amber, musk

Alliaceous Sulfuretted hydrogen, arsine, chlorine

Empyreumatic Roast Coffee, benzene

Caprylic Cheese, rancid fat

Repulsive Deadly nightshade, Bedbug

Nauseating or foetid Carrion, feces

2000s

michael edwards’s Fragrance Wheel (2011)

1900s

H. Henning’s Classification (1915):

1. Spicy, e.g. cloves, fennel, anise.2. Flowery, e.g. heliotrope, coumarin, geranium.3. Fruity, e.g. oil of orange, oil of bergamot, citronellal.4. resinous of balsamic, e.g. turpentine, eucalyptus oil,

Canada balsam.5. Burnt, e.g. pyridine, tar.6. Foul, e.g. sulfuretted hydrogen, carbon bisulfide.

R. C. Erb’s Classification (1927):

infra-odors which by their strength and pungency produce distracting sensations (probably common chemical reactions).

Fragrant odors.empyreumatic odors.Caprylic odors.acid or sour odors.Ultra-odors, feeble non-registering smells.

Hans Henning's Odor Prism (1915–1916):

A. Heynix’s Spectral Arrangement (1917):

acridrottenFoetidBurningSpicyVanillaetherealgarlicky

Paul Jellinek's classificatory system (1951):

J. E. Amoore’s Primary Odors (1952 - 1965): Seven odor receptor sites, therefore seven basic or primary-type smells:

CamphoraceousmuskyFloral PeppermintetherealPungentPutrid

1. Fragrant2. Sweaty3. Almond-like4. Burnt-smoky5. Herbal-green, cut

grass, etc.6. Etherish, anaesthetic7. Sour, acrid, vinegar,

etc8. Blood-like, raw

meat9. Dry, powdery10. Ammonia-like11. Disinfectant,

carbolic12. Oily, fatty13. Like mothballs14. Like solvents,

gasoline15. Cooked vegetables16. Sweet17. Fishy18. Spicy19. Paint-like

20. Rancid21. Minty, 22. Peppermint23. Sulfidic24. Aromatic25. Meaty (cooked)26. Sickening27. Musty, earthy,

moldy28. Sharp, pungent, acid29. Camphor-like30. Light31. Heavy32. Cool, cooling33. Warm34. Metallic35. Fruit (citrus)36. Fruity (others)37. Putrid, foul, de-

cayed38. Woody, resinous39. Musk-like40. Soapy41. Garlic, onion

Harper, Bate-Smith, land’s odor Character Descrip-tor (1968): intensity expressed on a scale of 0 - 5:

e. C. Crocker and l. F. Henderson’s arrangement (1972):

Rose odor: 6423:Fragrant: Stimulated to a degree of 6acid: Stimulated to a degree of 4Burnt: Stimulated to a degree of 2Caprylic: Stimulated to a degree of 3

Michael Edwards’s Fragrance Wheel (1983)

Odor Classifications & Theories

LavenderBergamotRosemaryRosewood

GeraniumJasmine

Rose

Tonka bean

Opopanax

Jicky by: Aime Guerlain

BergamotNeroli

Ylang-YlangPeach

CarnationOrange Blossom

VioletJasmine

Rose

VanillaCoumarin

Sandalwood

by: Francois Coty Shalimar by: Jacques Guerlain

Bergamot

RoseJasmine

OpopanaxVanilla

IrisTonka

LavenderBergamotRosemaryRosewood

GeraniumJasmine

Rose

Tonka bean

Opopanax

Channel N 5 by: Ernest Beaux

JasmineYlang-Ylang

May Rose

Violet LeavesMousse de Saxe

Lily of the Valley

SandalwoodVetiver

Nuit De Noel by: Ernest Daltroff

AldehydesBergamot

Neroli

Ylang-YlangRose, IrisJasmine

Coriander, Clove buds

Geranium, TuberoseLily of the Valley

PatchouliVetiver

Arpege by: Paul Vacher and Andre Fraysse

Bulgarian Rose

TuberoseYlang-Ylang

JasmineMay Rose

Jasmine

Joy by: Henri Almeras

BergamotOrange

BlossomBasil

CarnationOriental

RoseJasmineClover

Patchouli

Tabu by: Jean Carles

JasmineOrange

BlossomAldehydes

Ylang-Ylang

NarcissusJonquil

VioletSandalwood

Je Reviens by: Maurice Blanchet

BergamotSpicePeacePrune

Bulgarian Rose

ImmortelleJasmineYlang-Ylang

AmbergrisMusk

Femme by: Edmond Roudnitska

GardeniaGalbanumClary SageAldehydes

Jasmine, Rose, Neroli, Narcissus,

Iris, Carnation,Lily of the Valley

Patchouli, cistus labdanum, Oak-moss, Ambergris

Sandalwood,

Miss Dior by: Jean Carles & Paul Vacher

BergamotCarnation

Spicy Rose

GardeniaJasmine

Rose

MuskIris

Sandal-wood

L’Air du Temps by: Francis Fabron

Lily of the Valley

Ylang-YlangRosewood

Lily of the Valley

AmaryllisBoronia

JasmineSandalwood

Diorissimo by: Edmond Roudnitska

GalbanumYlang-Ylang

Bulgarian Rose, Clove

Jasmine, Tuberose

Iris, Spices

Ambergris, Balsam

Musk, Patchouli

Fidji by: Josephine Catapano

BergamotAldehydes

Rose, Lily of the

ValleyJasmine,

Geranium, Ylang-Ylang

Vetiver, Oak-moss

Sandalwood, Cedar

Calandre by: Michel Hy

HyacinthGalbanum

Ylang-YlangRose

JasmineBlackcurrant Buds

VanillaWoods

Chamade by: Jean-Paul Guerlain

NeroliGalbanum

IrisMay RoseNarcissus

Ylang-Ylang

Jasmine

OakmossCedar

Channel N 19 by: Henri Robert

LemonBasil

HoneysuckleJasminePeach

VetiverOakmoss

Diorella by: Edmond Roudnitska

BergamotBlackcurrant Buds

Mandarin

Jasmine, Nar-cissus

Aldehyde, Turkish Rose

Ylang-Ylang, Cloves

SandalwoodVanilla, MuskTonka Bean

First by: Jean-Claude Ellena

Aldehydes, Tangerine, Plum,

Pepper, Coriander, Lemon,

Bergamot

Clove Buds, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Rose, lily of the Valley,

Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Myrrh

Benzoin, Vanilla, Patchouli, Opopanax, Cedar, Sandalwood, Cistus Labdanum,

Opium by: Jean-Louis Sieuzac

HyacinthOrange Blossom

Tuberose, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Lily of the Valley, Rose,

Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Iris

Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver,

Amber, Incense,

Anais Anais by: Paul Leget, Raymond Chaillan, Robert Gonnon & Roger Pellegrino

GalbanumMandarin

Neroli

Rose DaffodilJasmine

VanillaSandalwood

VetiverMusk

Tonka BeanCivet

Must de Cartier by: Robert Cartier

MimosaGeraniumBergamotMayflowerHawthorn

Juniper

Damascus RoseMay Rose

Violet

SandalwoodIris

Amber

Yves Saint Laurent by: Sophia Grojsman

Jasmine, Peach, Frangipani, Mimosa,

Orange Blossom

Cascarilla, Orange Flowers, Bulgarian Rose, Clove Buds,

Angelica

Labdanum, Sandalwood, Tonka

CoCo Channel by: Jacques Polge

Bergamot, LemonHyacinth,

Ylang-Ylang, Angelica, Clove

May Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley,

Mimosa, Iris, Coriander

Oakmoss, Castoreum, Sandalwood, Vetiver,

Patchouli, Amber,

Paloma Picasso by: Francis Bocris

Mandarin, Ylang-Ylang

Orange Blossom

Jasmine, Tuberose,Rose, Iris

Sandalwood, Patchouli,

Musk,Ambergris,

Civet, Clove, Vanilla, Bay-Rum

Ysatis by: Dominique Roption

Orange Blossom,Honey,

Wild Berries

Cinnamon, Corriander,

Pepper

AmbergrisCistus-Labdanum

Opopanax

Poison by: Edouard Flechier

Cedrat, Cardamom, Aldehydes

Iris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley,

Tuberose,Turkish Rose

Amber, Heliotrope,

Musk, Patchouli,

Byzance by: Nicolas Mamounas & Alberto Morillas

Bergamot, Blackcurrant Buds,

Green Leaves, Marigold Mandarin

Jasmine, Heliotrope, Mimosa, Tiare, Ylang-Ylang

Tonka Bean, Incense, Iris, Musk, Vanilla,

Sandalwood

LouLou by: Jean Guichard

Bergamot, Cassia-Tree Buds, Green

Basil, Marigold, Orange Blossom

Jasmine, Mimosa, Rose, Violet, Ylang-Ylang

Iris, Sandalwood,

Nina by: Christian Vacchiano

Top Notes

Middle Notes

Base Notes

also known as Head Notes or La Note De Depart

also known as Heart Notes or Body Notes

also known as Bass Notes or Dry-out Notes

FreshCitrusFruityGreen

FloweryAromatic

Spicy

WoodyPungent

CamphorMusk

Evaporization

Time

T h e P e r f u m e r y Tr i a n g l e

Project Type

Project Name

Architect/Artist

Photographs

Art Installation

Exhibition

Cultural

Seed Pavilion, ShanghaiExpo2010

Heatherwick Studio

Ernesto Neto

Noxlars spuybroek

Noxlars spuybroek

L’osmotheque

Haus Der Musik

Svalbard global seed vault

H2o Pavilion

Interactive Art

Dominique Ghiggi,zavana, 2004

zurich’s Kloten Airport

Landscape Architecture

David SweeneyIndustrial Design

Quale

Joe & Joey

architectural Precedents

Arrival/ Entry Top Notes Pavilion Middle Notes Pavilion Base Notes Pavilion Art + Science of Perfumery Perfume Vault

ParkingSemi-Public Gathering AreaTicketOfficeCloakroomPrivate Gathering AreaCafeLockersOfficeConference RoomLandscape MaintenanceStorage

Top Notes PavilionPerfume Garden

Middle Notes PavilionPerfume Garden

Base Notes PavilionPerfume Garden

Perfume Studio

Program

Spatial Qualities

Transparentopen

Fragmented SpaceA Transition Between Light and Dark

MovementsMysterious

ContemplationPaused

Technical Requirements

Landscaping Design & Maintenance

Temperature, Air, & Lighting ControlledScents Dispensing System



Perfume StudioMaterials Storage

Well Ventilated, Temperature Controlled


Notes Classification

N/A Fresh, Fruity, Citrus, Green

Flowery, Aromatic Musk, Woody, Amber, Pungent,

Perfume Vault

organized by odor Classes

Temperature at 53.6 Degree F.No Direct Sunlight

ReceptionExhibitionGalleryPerfume ShopOfficeConference RoomClassroomMaterials & Literature LibraryGreenhouse open Space

open, Well Ventilated,Temperature Controlled


N/A N/A N/A

Program development

FRAGRANCE NoTES

PERFUMER’S INTERPRETATIoNS RESEARCHER’S INTERPRETATIoNS

ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE/DESIGN INTENTIoNS

ARCHITECTURAL PRECEDENTS

THERMAL AND LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

BUILDING MATERIALS

Top/Head Notes The scents that are perceived immediately on application of a perfume. Top notes consist of small, light molecules that evaporate quickly: they form a person’s

initial impression of a perfume and thus are very important in the selling of a perfume. The scents of this note class are usually described as “fresh,” “assertive” or “sharp.” The compounds that contribute to top notes are strong in scent, very volatile, and evaporate quickly. Citrus and ginger scents are common top notes. Also

called the head notes.

Immediate ImpressionDeteriorate

Volatile = evaporate quicklyCapturing, Seductive

Dissipate

The top notes pavilion will allow the visitors to get an immediateimpressionbyexperiencingaquickwhiffofthe scent of top notes. Before they can even attempt

to verbalize the smell, it will deteriorate and evaporate. They will transition into an intimate zone where they will be captured by the space and allowed them to fullyexperiencethescent.Theywillexitthetopnotespavilion through a cool temperature and dark hallway, as if the odour molecules are dissipating into the air. As theyapproachtheexit,thesightofthemiddlenotes

pavilion emerges in front of their eyes.

Counter Arguments: Should the space be spacious? To heighten the evaporization process of the top notes.

zone 1: warm-hot, humid

70 deg.F. exposedtosunlight

zone 2: warm 60 deg.F.

shaded

zone 3:cool 55 deg.F.

dark

Middle/Heart Notes The scent of a perfume that emerges after the top notes dissipate. The middle note compounds form the

“heart” or main body of a perfume and act to mask the often unpleasant initial impression of base notes, which

become more pleasant with time. Not surprisingly, the scent of middle note compounds is usually more mellow and “rounded.” Scents from this note class

appear anywhere from two minutes to one hour after the application of a perfume. Lavender and rose scents are typical middle notes. Also called the heart notes.

A mysterious journey; searching for the source.

MaskAnticipation

Linger

The middle notes pavilion will create a mysterious journey by masking the source of the scent; enticing the visitors to search for it. The pavilion lingers with aromaticandfloweryscents,whichevokeasenseofanticipation for the visitors and as they move through thespacetheirvisualandolfactoryexperienceswill

changegradually.Afterexitingthemiddlenotespavilion,the path will lead them to the entrance of the base

notes pavilion.

CounterArguments:Shouldtheexperiencebemoreexposed,toprovideanimmediateunderstandingfor

the visitors?

60 deg.F.fresh air, well-ventilated

natural lighting, shaded

Base Notes The scent of a perfume that appears after the departure of the middle notes. The base and middle notes together are the main theme of a perfume. Base notes bring depth and solidity to a perfume. Compoundsofthisclassareoftenthefixativesusedto hold and boost the strength of the lighter top and

middle notes. Consisting of large, heavy molecules that evaporate slowly, compounds of this class of scents are typically rich and “deep” and are usually not perceived until 30 minutes after the application of the perfume

or during the period of perfume dry-down. Some base notescanstillbedetectableinexcessoftwenty-fourhours after application, particularly the animalic notes.

The true esscense of perfume reveals, allow the individual to personalizetheexperienceinan

intimate space.Rich, Depth, Solidity

Drydown = evaporate slowlythe scent and the individual

become one

The base notes pavilion will allow the visitors to contemplateandreflectupontheexperience.The

pavilion creates a dialogue between the interior and exteriorspaces,andprovideamomentwheretheycould pause and adjust themselves.The woody and

musky scents of the base notes are overpowering; the vertical gesture and openness of the space will allow the visitors to slowly reveal the true essence of scent andnotbeoverwhelmed.Whenthevisitorsexitthe

garden and continue with their journey. They will leave with a sense of veritable osmalgia (an acute sense of

loss and yearning).

Counter Arguments: Should the space be compressed toheightenexperienceofthepowerfulscentofthe

base notes?

53.6 deg.F.natural lighting

odorless Veritable osmalgia, an acute feeling of loss, an acute feeling of yearning

A feeling of emptiness and void Thesupportbuildingprovidesfunctionaloffice,laboratory, gallery, classroom, public spaces, etc.

controlled temperature

Chroma

SITE DESIGN CRITERIA WITH SCENTED PLANTSThe air must be fairly still allowing gentle breezes to waft scent to the nose; providing shelter is vital otherwise strongwindswilldispersethesmellsquickly.Onexposedsites, it is best to use evergreen, deciduous trees and shrubs as windbreaks. Hedges acting as internal walls cantrapandreflectsunlight’sheatgivingplantswarmthtorevealtheirscents.Allpleasantlyscentedflowersneed to be within reach of the nose. Pleasantly leaves generally need to be rubbed for the scent to be released; therefore,theyneedtobewithinreachofthefingersandthe feet. Scented plants need to be closer to pathways. Provide seating area will allow scent to linger; the nose is more receptive to a fragrant siege when it is in a relaxedstate.Scentsofflowersandleafareseasonal;theycome and go in tune with the life cycle of the plants and atmospheric conditions; therefore, it is critical to have a goodunderstandingofthefloweringandleafingseason.Different plants should be placed in different zones; massing and layering of individual plants is recommended. As Pallasmaa writes “ What a delight to move from one realmofodortothenext,throughthenarrow

Top Right: conceptual sketchBelow: Site photos: from nature to citya serie of site analysis

opposite page:Top Left: arial planBottom Right: Site Plan

200’

Freem

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ridge

Front Avenue

Project Site

Willamette River

The project site located on 18th and N.W. Front Avenue, in N.W. Industrial area in Portland, oR; the site is currently vacant. To the North of the site istheWillameteRiver,ontheEastisthePacificacondominiums and a series of town homes, to the NEisaheavilyindustrialareaandtotheS.amixedof residential and commercial area. The selected site locatedinanon-contaminatedsitewithproximitytourban and nature conditions. The site is accessible by private, public transportations and by foot. Parking is provided to accommodate individual and group visitors. on this non-contaminated site, it is best suitable for the placement of the smellscape.

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design Process & design development

The top notes pavilion will allow the visitors to get an immediate impressionbyexperiencingaquick whiff of the scent of top notes. Before they can even attempt to verbalize the smell, it will deteriorate and evaporate. They will transition into an intimate zone where they will be captured by the space and allowedthemtofullyexperiencethescent.Theywillexitthetopnotes pavilion through a cool temperature and dark hallway, as if the odour molecules are dissipating into the air. As they approachtheexit,thesightofthemiddle notes pavilion emerges in front of their eyes.

ToP NoTES PAVILIoN


Above: Path leading towards Top Notes PavilionL-R: The orangery, Top Notes Pavilion transition space, Intimatespace,exitingTopNotesPavilion

opposite Page: Conceptual Sketches, Parti

design Process & design developmentmiDDle NoTES PAVILIoN

The middle notes pavilion will create a mysterious journey by masking the source of the scent; enticing the visitors to search for it. The pavilion lingers witharomaticandfloweryscents, which evoke a sense of anticipation for the visitors and as they move through the space their visual and olfactory experienceswillchangegradually.Afterexitingthemiddle notes pavilion, the path will lead them to the entrance of the base notes pavilion.


First Row: Path leading towards Middle Notes Pavilion, Middle Notes Pavilion EntranceSecond Row: Middle Notes Pavilion view 1, 2, 3ThirdRow:MiddleNotesPavilionExit,Pathleading towards Base Notes Pavilion


design Process & design developmentBaSe NoTES PAVILIoN

The base notes pavilion will allow the visitors to contemplate andreflectupontheexperience.The pavilion creates a dialogue between the interior and exteriorspaces,andprovidea moment where they could pause and adjust themselves. The woody and musky scents of the base notes are overpowering; the vertical gesture and openness of the space will allow the visitors to slowly reveal the true essence of scent and not be overwhelmed. When the visitors exitthegardenandcontinuewith their journey. They will leave with a sense of veritable osmalgia (an acute sense of loss and yearning).


Path leading towards Base Notes PavilionBelow L-R: Base Notes Pavilion Entrance, Contemplation, Stairs leading to Balcony, Balcony lookingtowardstheRiver,ExteriorContemplation


design Process & design developmentSUPPort BUilDiNg

The support building provides functionaloffice,laboratory,gallery, classroom, public spaces, etc.


L-R: Support Building Entrance, Reception & AtriumSpace,ExhibitionGallery,PerfumeStudio,ExitSupportBuildingonDock,ExitonResidentialPath, Residential Path looking towards Freemont bridge, NW Front Ave. looking EBelow: Public Space on the Dock,

opposite Page: Conceptual Sketch, Parti

SUMMER

Drimys winteri Tiliaxeuchlora Cytisus battandierie

Hemerocallis H. lilioasphodelus

Viola tricolor

H. citrina

Magnoliaxveitchii Lavandula angustifolia Philadelphus coronarius

Rosa rugosa Rosa ‘Albertine Trachelospermum jasminoides

Hosta Phlox Verbena bonariensis

Rosmarinusofficinalis

Hoheria glabrata Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia Genista aetnensis

Lathyrus odoratus Wisteriafloribunda

Jasminumxstephanense Thymus Nicotianaxsanderae

FALL

Magnoliagrandiflora Abeliaxgrandiflora Buddlejaxweyeriana‘Sungold’

osmanthus heterophyllus Coriandrum sativum

Parrotia persica Buddleja davidii osmanthus armatus

Rosa ‘Mermaid’ Passifloracaeurulea

Nerine bowdenii

Lilium speciosum

Romneya coulteri

Arbutus unedo Plumeria rubra Prunus subhirtella‘Autumnalis Rosea’

Choisya ternate Elaeagnusxebbingei

Lonicera japonica Scabiosa atropurpurea

Myrtus communis

Achilleafilipendulina

WINTER

Cyclamen coum EranthisPrunus mume

Amomyrtus luma Cornus mas Coronilla valentina subsp. Glauca

Hamamelisxintermedia Loniceraxpurpusii

Sarcococca hookeriana Crocus chrysanthus Group

Mahoniaxmedia

Abeliophyllum distichum

Azara microphylla Eucalyptus perriniana Daphne sericea

Ericaxdarleyensis Skimmia japonica

Edgeworthia chrysantha Narcissus papyraceus

Chimonanthuspreaecox

Galanthus nivalis

SPRING

Laburnumxwatereri‘Vossii’ Magnolia kobus Magnoliaxsoulangeana

Corylopsis vv, Cytisusxkewensis

Freesia Citrus lemon

Gardenia augusta

Cytisusmultiflorus

Lily of the Valley Syringa oblata Osmanthusxburkwoodii

Hyachinthus orientalis Narcissus Wisteria

Myosotis sylvatica Hoya carnosa Tulipa

Acacia longifolia Daphne mezereum Euphorbia mellifera

Hyachinthus orientalis Clematis armandii

Loniceraxemericana Murraya paniculata Stephanotisfloribunda

Akebia quinata

Top Notes zone

Middle Notes zone

Base Notes zone

Top Notes zone

Middle Notes zone

Base Notes zone

THE SMELLSCAPE: THE ARoMAS oF TIME

SUMMER FALL WINTERSPRING

This thesis proposes an architecture that will change human perceptual horizons using the sense of smell as the dominant sense by unveiling the invisible characteristics of smells beyond their cultural baggage through a journey that will enable them to be temporarily suspended in time and be captured by the redolence world of smell.

To test this proposal, I propose to design architectural spacesthatallowthespectatorstoexperiencethesmellscape and engage with the site, sited in a non-contaminated of the Northwest Industrial area along the Willamette river, a site that is overlapped by the nature

and urban conditions, using smell as a medium for creating architectural form, space, and materials that would cultivate and stimulate people’s olfaction. The speculators will be constantlychallengedbytheexposureandrepressionoftheir sense of smell, which evoke an acute sense of loss, an acute sense of yearning and a veritable osmalgia. oliver Sacksaneurologistphysiciandefinedveritableosmalgiaas “a desire to remember the smell-world to which they had paid no conscious attention, but which, they now felt, had formed the very ground base of life.” These strategies consist of:

1. Investigate how smell can be a medium for architectural designs and orchestrating space.

2.Investigatehowsmellcanbeclassified,verbalized,exhibitedandexperienced.

3. Investigate how human perceptual horizons can be modifiedifsmellwasthedominantsense

First Row, L-R: View from Parking Lot, View from NW Front Ave., Semi-Public Gathering Space, PrivateGatheringSpace,LockersHallway,ExitSupport Building looking towards the Garden, Path leading to Top Notes Pavilion

Second Row, L-R: Path leading towards Top Notes Pavilion, The orangery, Top Notes Pavilion transitionspace,Intimatespace,exitingTopNotes Pavilion, Path leading towards Middle Notes Pavilion, Middle Notes Pavilion Entrance, Middle Notes Pavilion view 1, 2, 3,

Third Row, L-R: Middle Notes Pavilion view 3,MiddleNotesPavilionExit,Pathleadingtowards Base Notes Pavilion, Base Notes Pavilion Entrance, Contemplation, Stairs leading to Balcony, Balcony looking towards the River, PondlookingtowardsGreenwall,ExteriorContemplation, Public Space on the Dock

Fourth Row, L-R: Public Space on the Dock, Support Building Entrance, Reception & Atrium Space,ExhibitionGallery,PerfumeStudio,ExitSupportBuildingonDock,ExitonResidentialPath, Residential Path looking towards Freemont bridge, NW Front Ave. looking E

A WALKTHRoUGH oF THE SMELLSCAPE

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