It is the elusive nature of scent that interiority can embrace spatially in order to enhance our sense of exploration physically but also emotionally. Developing the architecture that encases the ‘architecture’ of scent becomes an attempt to capture and control this sense where the individual’s interaction will contribute to the ever-changing space.
In contrast to the current ‘two-dimensional’ fragrance store model, Cabinet, expresses an unconventional proposal for the olfactory contact. A structure of suspended mobile cabinets, which have the ability to rotate within their systems, become the vessels that enclose the various scents. Apart from the element of curiosity such a framework would entail, the opening and closing of the cabinets by the users also allow for the eventual ‘escape’ and consequential fusion of the diverse scent particles. These ‘leaks’ in combination with the system’s mobility affect the spatial airflow by enabling mixtures or whiffs, which trigger memories, positive or negative reactions that ultimately affect circulation.
As this particular proposal is derived from the effort to create an environment which compliments the qualities of olfaction, a sense that is unseen but not unfelt it seems logical to create a ‘model’ which also compliments and captures the essence of the space. Not only the visible but also the invisible presence. The result is a conceptual model, which promotes interaction in order to serve its purpose. It takes the form of a smaller cabinet that contains scents within bottles, which can be poured upon a ceramic dipped plate placed on a spinning repurposed record player. The spinning creates air circulation allowing the smells to evaporate in the air creating blends and traces. Thus it creates curiosity, provokes interactivity, translates functionality and ultimately delivers scent in space.


CV