Architecture: Traditional Medicine Shop

During my early years, I had a fair share of herbal medicine monthly doses. I lived near a street called "Thuốc Bắc" which can be translated to "Eastern Medicine". The first thing you notice is the distinctive aroma before even reaching the store. Then when inside, I was fascinated with the up-to-celling tall cabinets, the aged wooden furniture and the mysterious atmosphere. This build is a call back to my vivid memories I had each time I visited with my mom. Of course, I took my own creative liberty on this as there is no such store front in real life. The sign says" Thuốc (Ông) Bắc" which is a pun. It could be translated as "Eastern Medicine" or "Medicine by Mr. Bắc with "Bắc" means both "Eastern" and a common Vietnamese name.

This is built on a 48x16 baseplate. Cloth part is part x883. Door collum part is Part 85457