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Translucent Marble Memorial Embracing Verticality and Community Reflection

Authors:
Haoyang Song, Kiwon Hong, Huiyuan Li
Translucent Marble Memorial Embracing Verticality and Community Reflection
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Inspired by the form of interconnected cubes and constructed with translucent marble, this memorial serves as a contemplative space for community reflection and education in the heart of Casablanca.
5 key facts about this project
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The structure includes 45 distinct cubes, each representing an individual victim of violence.
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Translucent marble is used to enhance natural light throughout the interior spaces.
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Interconnected voids facilitate vertical connections and promote community interaction.
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The ground floor features a public garden designed for communal gathering.
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Upper levels house multi-functional areas for prayer, learning, and reflection.

### Overview
Located in Casablanca, Morocco, Urban Kerkour responds to the city's rich cultural and historical context, particularly in light of past tragedies. The design concept is based on the traditional "kerkour," a memorial structure that aims to integrate natural and urban elements while fostering community engagement in a densely populated area. This approach reflects a commitment to addressing the emotional landscape of the city while creating a vibrant space for reflection and interaction.

### Spatial Configuration
The spatial organization of Urban Kerkour is carefully structured across multiple levels to promote community interaction and functionality. The ground floor features an open hall and a garden, designed to create an inviting atmosphere conducive to gathering. The upper floors include designated areas for prayer, community activities, and educational resources, encouraging engagement among diverse user groups. A distinctive void on the sixth floor enhances the overall spatial experience and maintains visual connectivity across levels. Essential service spaces, including mechanical areas and exhibition rooms, are located on the top floor, ensuring the building serves a multifaceted role in the community.

### Material Selection
The material palette of Urban Kerkour plays a crucial role in establishing its identity and connection to the surrounding environment. Translucent marble predominates, offering transparency and lightness synonymous with the Mediterranean context. This choice facilitates a relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces, while concrete provides structural integrity and durability. The use of glass ensures ample natural light permeates the interior, enhancing warmth and connection to the outside world, and steel offers necessary strength and flexibility within the framework. This thoughtful integration of materials creates a modern aesthetic that references traditional building methods, contributing to a dialogue between history and contemporary architecture.

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Vancouver Tall Challenge: Building Higher Downtown

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The Vancouver Tall Challenge: Building Higher Downtown is an international architecture competition organized by Buildner in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA). The competition invites architects, designers, planners, and creative thinkers to explore innovative approaches to tall buildings in Vancouver’s downtown core, focusing on sustainability, livability, urban density, public space, and the city’s strong connection to nature. As Vancouver continues to grow, participants are challenged to rethink how vertical development can enhance urban life and contribute to a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient city identity.

The competition offers a total prize fund of $15,000 CAD, with winning proposals selected by an international jury of architects, planners, academics, and city-building professionals. Key dates include the final registration deadline on October 29, 2026, submission deadline on November 30, 2026, and winners announcement on January 26, 2027. Full competition details, requirements, and registration information are available at architecturecompetitions.com/VancouverTallChallenge

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