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Ceramic Tissue Pathways Within a Reflective Forest Cemetery

Ceramic Tissue Pathways Within a Reflective Forest Cemetery

David Sauer, Hendrik Koch

Ceramic tissue pathways weave through a thoughtfully excavated landscape in Riga, where distinct contemplation rooms offer visitors a serene environment to engage with themes of memory and loss within a forest cemetery.

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Natural Light and Sky Views in a Therapeutic Hospice Setting

Youngchan Kang

Large windows and open spaces provide expansive views of the sky and natural surroundings, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere in a hospice designed to support emotional well-being and acceptance of mortality.

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Weathering Concrete Columns with Reflective Mirrored Surfaces for Contemplation

Weathering Concrete Columns with Reflective Mirrored Surfaces for Contemplation

Barsha Pradhan

Vertical concrete columns, weathered by time and interspersed with reflective surfaces, create a contemplative environment that guides visitors through a natural landscape designed for reflection on life and death.

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Intimate Niches Within A Time-Decaying Memory Hall

Intimate Niches Within A Time-Decaying Memory Hall

Nikolay Maslov

With a focus on intimate niches and a time-decaying memory hall, the design creates a contemplative underground space that facilitates personal reflection and remembrance.

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Forest of Niches and Open Park Integrating Public Reflection and Remembrance

Forest of Niches and Open Park Integrating Public Reflection and Remembrance

Tony Yu, Wen-xin Yeunh, Danny Ngo

Designed with a forest of niches and an open park that encourages community interaction, the columbarium-park provides a modern space for public reflection and remembrance.

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Gravel Surfaces and Prayer Rooms in a Memorial Space

Gravel Surfaces and Prayer Rooms in a Memorial Space

Jeremy Delcroix

The integration of prayer rooms and gravel surfaces creates a reflective space that guides visitors through a thoughtful memorial experience in the Riga Cemetery.

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Glass Columns Reflecting Nature in Memorial Garden Setting

Glass Columns Reflecting Nature in Memorial Garden Setting

Claudia Ng, Carolina Ramirez, Mayan Ebrahim, Alvin Huang

The integration of glass columns amid a public garden creates a reflective space for remembrance, transforming the columbarium experience within the Riga Cemetery.

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Reflective Surfaces and Symbolic Walls in a Latvian Memorial Space

Reflective Surfaces and Symbolic Walls in a Latvian Memorial Space

Jo Janssen, Maud van Oerle, Floor Verhaak, Mingyu Kim

A central wall of stamped concrete contrasts with a rough-textured surface, creating a unique dialogue between life and death while providing a contemplative setting within a Latvian memorial space.

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Light-Filled Spaces with Carbon and Wood for Community Support

Gloria pw Lei

With its expansive glass walls and central communal garden, the design incorporates carbon and wood to create a supportive environment for hospice care within an urban setting.

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Perforated Bronze Niches Among Biodiverse Forest Landscapes

Perforated Bronze Niches Among Biodiverse Forest Landscapes

Elena Bushell, Daniel Silver

Perforated bronze panels define individual niches that harmonize with the vibrant biodiversity of a forest cemetery, creating a reflective space dedicated to remembrance and connection with nature.

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Reflective Niches in Black Marble Within a Forest Landscape

Reflective Niches in Black Marble Within a Forest Landscape

Shenglan Xu, Jiaqi Li

Concealed within a Latvian forest, reflective niches made of black marble invite contemplation on mortality, creating a serene space for remembrance and reflection.

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Sustainable Columbarium Surrounded by Greenery and Wildflowers

Sustainable Columbarium Surrounded by Greenery and Wildflowers

W. jude Leblanc

Nestled among wildflowers and designed as a contemplative labyrinth, the columbarium showcases a seamless integration of local stone and concrete, offering a peaceful memorial space that encourages personal reflection and remembrance.

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Wooden Pathway Ascending From Earth Beneath A Reflection Pool

Wooden Pathway Ascending From Earth Beneath A Reflection Pool

Noah Ryzewicz, Jack Dalgleish-Morel, John Yoon, Connor Scoffield

A pathway made of wooden members guides visitors from a secluded reflection pool beneath the earth to a symbol of life above, creating a unique space for contemplation and connection in a columbarium.

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Eternal Flame and Steel Wall in a Reflective Garden

Eternal Flame and Steel Wall in a Reflective Garden

Richard Rosa, Bram Monson, Valeria Herrera, Jenny Zhang

The interplay of an eternal flame and a steel wall creates a reflective garden that invites contemplation on memory and life cycles, serving as a communal space for remembrance and rejuvenation.

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Vertical Structure With Glass And Concrete Elements Nestled Under A Forest Canopy

Vertical Structure With Glass And Concrete Elements Nestled Under A Forest Canopy

Weihao He, Shi qi Tang, Jing yi Wang, Yue Hou

Elevated urns arranged in a spiral formation create a reflective space, harmonizing with the surrounding forest while utilizing glass and concrete to redefine the function of a contemporary memorial facility.

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Zinc Aluminium Urn Surrounded by Lush Greenery for Contemplative Reflection

Zinc Aluminium Urn Surrounded by Lush Greenery for Contemplative Reflection

Luca Misosniky, Vlad Buhu, Eliza-Iris Voiculescu, Alexandru Mihalescu

With a central zinc aluminium urn surrounded by diverse plant life, the design serves as a serene space for contemplation and remembrance, emphasizing the connection between life and death.

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Natural Light Play Within A Below-Ground Memorial Constructed In Concrete

Natural Light Play Within A Below-Ground Memorial Constructed In Concrete

Beka Dvali, Lasha Alavidze, Jemal Katamadze, Nodari Maisaia

A below-ground memorial constructed from concrete features skylights that enhance natural light, providing a tranquil space for reflection and honoring the memories of the departed.

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Light-Filled Journey Through Corten Steel and Glass Reflection Space

Light-Filled Journey Through Corten Steel and Glass Reflection Space

Md. faysal Kabir

A half-elliptical pathway guides visitors through a serene setting, where structural glass and corten steel create a contemplative space for reflection and remembrance of the deceased.

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Translucent Glass and Granite Integration in Contemplative Columbarium Design

Translucent Glass and Granite Integration in Contemplative Columbarium Design

Angelina Iashkevich, Alexander Kopylov, George Miroshnichenko, Alena Rodina

Frosted glass elements suspend above a central well with a tree, creating a tranquil atmosphere that encourages reflection within a granite-clad columbarium dedicated to the memory of the deceased.

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Steel and Textile Pavilion Promoting Community Dialogue on Mortality

Melina Schechinger, Nomundari Munkhbaatar

Constructed with a steel frame and textile elements, the pavilion serves as a dynamic space for community dialogue and personal reflection on mortality, emphasizing accessibility and interaction.

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Situated in a remote and challenging landscape, the design explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and time through a combined memorial and educational facility. The structure addresses themes of memory, ecological responsibility, and philosophical inquiry within a carefully considered architectural framework.

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Search results for: “Mortality”

30 projects found:

Ceramic Tissue Pathways Within a Reflective Forest Cemetery

Natural Light and Sky Views in a Therapeutic Hospice Setting

Weathering Concrete Columns with Reflective Mirrored Surfaces for Contemplation

Intimate Niches Within A Time-Decaying Memory Hall

Forest of Niches and Open Park Integrating Public Reflection and Remembrance

Gravel Surfaces and Prayer Rooms in a Memorial Space

Glass Columns Reflecting Nature in Memorial Garden Setting

Reflective Surfaces and Symbolic Walls in a Latvian Memorial Space

Light-Filled Spaces with Carbon and Wood for Community Support

Perforated Bronze Niches Among Biodiverse Forest Landscapes

Reflective Niches in Black Marble Within a Forest Landscape

Sustainable Columbarium Surrounded by Greenery and Wildflowers

Wooden Pathway Ascending From Earth Beneath A Reflection Pool

Eternal Flame and Steel Wall in a Reflective Garden

Vertical Structure With Glass And Concrete Elements Nestled Under A Forest Canopy

Zinc Aluminium Urn Surrounded by Lush Greenery for Contemplative Reflection

Natural Light Play Within A Below-Ground Memorial Constructed In Concrete

Light-Filled Journey Through Corten Steel and Glass Reflection Space

Translucent Glass and Granite Integration in Contemplative Columbarium Design

Steel and Textile Pavilion Promoting Community Dialogue on Mortality

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

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