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Circular Space of Reflection with Stone and Wood Niches
Circular Space of Reflection with Stone and Wood Niches
Akkarawin Valinluck, Pimchid Chariyacharoen
A circular inner court illuminated by natural light interacts with stone walls and wooden niches, creating a reflective memorial space that connects the living with the deceased.
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Circular Reflective Basin Enclosed in Textured Metal and Durable Concrete for Contemplative Space
Circular Reflective Basin Enclosed in Textured Metal and Durable Concrete for Contemplative Space
Fidel Moyano, Julieta Derdoy
A circular reflective basin, framed by textured metal and complemented by durable concrete, creates a serene environment for contemplation and remembrance.
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Cellular Concrete Roots Intertwined With Pedunculate Oak in a Reflective Memorial Space
Cellular Concrete Roots Intertwined With Pedunculate Oak in a Reflective Memorial Space
Veronika Petrúšková, Eliška Crhová
Grounded by a pedunculate oak, cellular concrete roots extend to create a contemplative space for remembrance, seamlessly integrating nature and memory in a well-defined memorial setting.
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Vertical Wooden Columns Integrating Light and Memory in a Forest Setting
Vertical Wooden Columns Integrating Light and Memory in a Forest Setting
Wendy Zhuo
Vertical wooden columns rise through a serene forest, allowing natural light to permeate the spaces designed for reflection and memory, serving as a calm memorial columbarium.
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Undulating Pathways of Pearl and Matt Granite in a Reflective Memorial Space
Undulating Pathways of Pearl and Matt Granite in a Reflective Memorial Space
Eliška Crhová, Veronika Petrúšková
Crafted from undulating pathways of pearl granite and matt metal, the reflective memorial space offers a serene environment for remembrance and introspection amidst a surrounding orchard.
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Ground-Level Niches in Bronze and Concrete for Reflection in a Forested Setting
Ground-Level Niches in Bronze and Concrete for Reflection in a Forested Setting
Julien Brahic, Thibaut Brahic, Flore Gustin
Ground-level niches created in bronze and concrete offer a personal connection to the earth, encouraging reflection in a serene forest environment dedicated to memorialization.
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Morphed Topography with Flamed Granite and Hidden Lighting for Reflective Remembrance
Morphed Topography with Flamed Granite and Hidden Lighting for Reflective Remembrance
Ignat Todorov
The morphed topography, crafted with flamed granite and illuminated by hidden lighting, creates a reflective environment designed for remembrance within a serene cemetery landscape.
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Amber Forest Concept with Elliptical Niche Design and Tranquil Water Features
Amber Forest Concept with Elliptical Niche Design and Tranquil Water Features
毛千芝 李, 展鹏 何
Incorporating elliptical forms and tranquil water features, the design captures familial memories within an amber forest concept, creating a reflective space for communal remembrance in a cemetery setting.
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Granite Niches Integrated Within Flowing Landscape for Reflective Memorialization
Granite Niches Integrated Within Flowing Landscape for Reflective Memorialization
书婷 张, 宸 管
Granite niches emerge from a flowing landscape, creating distinct spaces for reflection and memorialization that engage visitors with their natural surroundings.
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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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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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Ethereal Spaces of Grief Framed in Tufa and Black Granite
Ethereal Spaces of Grief Framed in Tufa and Black Granite
Zeynep özge Yalçın, Kardelen Türkoğlu
Incorporating black granite and tufa stone, the design creates ethereal spaces that foster reflection and communal mourning within a serene columbarium in the Riga Forest.
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Timber Arches Reflecting Light in a Sunken Columbarium
Timber Arches Reflecting Light in a Sunken Columbarium
Riho Kondo, Ryo Murata, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Tomohiro Koizumi
Timber arches provide a soft embrace while the sunken central square reflects light, creating a contemplative atmosphere in a columbarium designed for remembrance and reflection.
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Light-Infused Columbarium with Dynamic Wells for Reflection
Light-Infused Columbarium with Dynamic Wells for Reflection
Chunxin Yu
Dynamic wells filter natural light into an underground columbarium, enhancing the reflective experience for visitors while offering a serene space for remembrance.
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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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Natural Light and Earth Columns in a Restorative Home Environment
Natural Light and Earth Columns in a Restorative Home Environment
Darrick Wade
Incorporating earth columns and expansive sloped glazing, the design fosters a seamless interplay between natural light and the indoor-outdoor environment, creating a restorative living space that prioritizes comfort and functionality.
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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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Limestone Niches Under Fiberglass Canopies for Reflective Remembrance
Limestone Niches Under Fiberglass Canopies for Reflective Remembrance
Zsuzsa Peter
Bush-hammered limestone encloses five hundred niches beneath translucent fiberglass canopies, creating a serene environment for collective remembrance within a forest setting.
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Reflective Niches in Black Marble and Natural Green Setting
Reflective Niches in Black Marble and Natural Green Setting
子涵 高, 英姿 金, 芸 白, 哲 董
Black marble passages lead visitors into a subterranean space adorned with radial niches, creating a reflective environment that serves as a contemplative memorial for those seeking solace.
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Marble Pillars and Local Heritage in a Contemporary Columbarium Design
Marble Pillars and Local Heritage in a Contemporary Columbarium Design
Paweł Woźniak, Franciszek Wojtkowiak, Anna Zanewycz
Constructed from natural marble and inspired by traditional Latvian designs, the columbarium integrates seamlessly with the landscape while providing a tranquil space for remembrance and reflection.
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