5 key facts about this project
The Intertwined Columbarium is located within a tranquil forested cemetery, designed to serve as a space for memory and reflection. The overall concept highlights the connection between architecture and the natural world, encouraging visitors to engage with themes of life and the passage of time. The columbarium includes diverse burial options arranged within carefully designed pavilions, creating a calm environment for remembrance.
Tribute to Nature
The design focuses on blending with the surrounding landscape, featuring openings that frame views of trees and open areas. This approach allows natural light to fill the pavilions and encourages a sense of exploration. Each burial structure incorporates greenery that enhances the peaceful atmosphere, symbolizing the continuity of life and memory.
Burial Spaces
The columbarium comprises various types of burial pavilions, catering to a range of visitor preferences. Open-air pavilions lack roofs, enabling direct sunlight and views of the sky, allowing visitors to feel connected to nature. The niches in these spaces have flexible access options from both inside and outside, promoting personal interaction with the environment. Additionally, family burial spaces reflect a communal aspect of remembrance.
Contemplation Areas
The outdoor chapel acts as a dedicated space for quiet reflection, highlighted by a sculpture that represents eternal fire. This feature adds significance to the chapel, as it reflects light and conveys a sense of continuity. Separated from the columbarium by a body of water, the chapel provides a serene atmosphere conducive to contemplation. Visitors are encouraged to engage with nature and their memories of loved ones.
Axes and Views
Viewing axes are thoughtfully integrated throughout the design, helping to connect different areas of the site. The primary axis runs along the main pathway, while additional axes link various elements such as the outdoor chapel. This planning enhances exploration and contributes to the overall visitor experience.
The use of copper sheets in the sculpture emphasizes the thematic ideas of light and reflection, adding to the spiritual quality of the environment.