Architecture and Memory: The Sense of Smell and Recollection


Tropical Shed / Laurent Troost Architectures. Image: © Joana França

Tropical Shed / Laurent Troost Architectures. Image: © Joana França

When asked about his memories of the house where he spent part of his childhood, Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa says that more than sight, his memories are based on the smell of the house. According to him, each house has its own smell, which we do not always perceive when we are in it, but immediately recognize upon returning.

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