INVISIBLE ARCHITECTURE

Last post was about smell and architecture. They may seem two world far apart but they are actually very near.

Some time ago I was a student at Università dell'Immagine, an MA about the five senses in Milan, where one of the leading teacher was award-winning architect Anna Barbara. She was holding a (much acclaimed amongst student at the time) Sensory Design course, just one of the sensory education experiences she's been doing around the world in her career.

Some time later she kindly asked me to feature some of my research about perfume in Parma in her book Invisible Architecture, Experiencing Places Through the Sense of Smell. Co-written by Anthony Perliss, the book argues about "recent instances of an architecture that is seeking to reappropriate the invisible dimension of olfaction in order to imbue the experience of places with greater meaning".

The book is available on Amazon, both in English and Italian.

THE SMELL OF KNOWLEDGE

I m visiting Cambridge and as we walk in the history faculty library, a beautiful 60s building designed by architect Stirling, I m amazed by the smell of this place.

SSENSE

Hello and welcome to my new perfume project. SSense is a unique perfume training company that aims to change people’s attitudes towards fragrance, through their senses. Visit my website and get in touch so that 
I can deliver a perfume experience for you!

HUB SCENTED MEDITATION #2

On Monday I guided another scented meditation at The Hub, which went really well. Thanks to all who came, their feedback and comments. There was more to learn for me, I enjoyed this experience very much too. Not only is this an opportunity to unwind and explore the healing aspects of meditation and scents but it is also a nice networking event, I have found. Stay tuned for more, or if you want me to guide a unique scented meditation for you, just get in touch.