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Blackened Surfaces and Wooden Cladding Reflecting Historical Resilience
Blackened Surfaces and Wooden Cladding Reflecting Historical Resilience
Nada Hussein, Sara Bokr
The use of Shou Sugi Ban technique on blackened surfaces and the integration of a spiral staircase create a space that honors the resilience of those accused of witchcraft, ultimately serving as a memorial for their suffering.
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Translucent Walls and Black Granite in a Memorial for Resilience and Remembrance
Translucent Walls and Black Granite in a Memorial for Resilience and Remembrance
Christina Zhang
Translucent walls and smooth black granite define a memorial designed to honor genocide victims while fostering community resilience and awareness through shared stories and active engagement.
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Glass Atrium and Stone Elements Highlighting Historical Narratives of Women
Glass Atrium and Stone Elements Highlighting Historical Narratives of Women
Xuexin Zhan, Xinyang Chen
A glass atrium encased in stone tells the intertwined stories of Jeanne d'Arc and Agnes Sampson, creating a reflective space that serves as both a memorial and an educational facility.
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Illuminated Acrylic Rods Commemorate Lives Lost in A Memorial Landscape
Illuminated Acrylic Rods Commemorate Lives Lost in A Memorial Landscape
James Stevens, Ergys Hoxha
Seventeen thousand eight hundred illuminated acrylic rods collectively represent lives lost in documented genocides, forming a contemplative landscape that invites reflection and remembrance.
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Vertical Water Lines and Climbing Plants Enhancing Community Remembrance
Vertical Water Lines and Climbing Plants Enhancing Community Remembrance
Kai wen Yeo, Hiroki Nakamichi, Anastasia Gkoliomyti
Rising vertical water lines and climbing plants form a poignant connection between sites of historical atrocities and personal reflection, creating a dedicated space for community remembrance.
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Corten Steel Fragmentation Enhancing Reflective Spaces in Memorial Design
Corten Steel Fragmentation Enhancing Reflective Spaces in Memorial Design
Arina Hiriwiriyakun, Nawapol Pisuttiwong, Supattharachai Chuetamasorn, Watcharaporn Eiabsakul
Corten steel fragments create a dynamic landscape of reflective pathways and communal spaces, thoughtfully designed to foster remembrance and collective healing within a memorial framework.
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Reflective Burnished Steel Prism with Triangular Light Openings
Reflective Burnished Steel Prism with Triangular Light Openings
Barbara Sandri, andrea smaniotto
The burnished steel prism, characterized by its inclined walls and triangular openings that invite natural light, serves as a poignant memorial, encouraging reflection on themes of identity and collective memory.
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Suspended Concrete Veil Embracing Regenerative Greenery for Reflection and Remembrance
Suspended Concrete Veil Embracing Regenerative Greenery for Reflection and Remembrance
Jean Beaudoin, Benoît Dupuis, Jean Beaudoin
A suspended concrete veil creates a contemplative void within a regenerating forest, inviting reflection on memory and resilience while honoring the past through its role as a memorial.
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Curved Walls and Raw Brick Mark a Landscape of Memory
Curved Walls and Raw Brick Mark a Landscape of Memory
Jorge Aguila, Mary Ann Smith, Javier Quinteros
Raw brick and curved walls create a contemplative space for reflection on historical suffering, where light filters through an oculus and a water tank symbolizes renewal.
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Skylight Connection in a Space for Reflection and Education
Skylight Connection in a Space for Reflection and Education
Yoon hae Choi, Jin gyung Choi
A skylight draws the eye to the underground space that intimately connects personal testimonials and immersive installations, creating a reflective environment dedicated to educating visitors about the historical experiences of Comfort women.
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Metallic Grey Ring Embracing Natural Green for Collective Remembrance
Metallic Grey Ring Embracing Natural Green for Collective Remembrance
Vahid Sadraeifar, Mahboobeh Shakeri, Somayeh Bahrami, Ali Mokhtarifar
A metallic grey ring envelops a serene environment, where natural green elements juxtapose the stark reminders of genocide, creating a reflective space for collective remembrance and dialogue.
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Emotional Reflection Through Weathering Steel and Stone in a Memorial Design
Emotional Reflection Through Weathering Steel and Stone in a Memorial Design
Nithya Rajasekar
The juxtaposition of weathering steel and a towering standing stone creates a contemplative space that embodies collective grief while serving as a memorial for genocide.
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Perforated Copper Shelter for Reflective Remembrance
Perforated Copper Shelter for Reflective Remembrance
Brock Muir
Perforated copper sheeting envelops a minimalist tent structure, creating a contemplative space that honors the memories of genocide victims through light, vulnerability, and personal narrative.
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Exploring Memory Through Vanishing Wall and Missing Circle in a Reflective Memorial
Exploring Memory Through Vanishing Wall and Missing Circle in a Reflective Memorial
Lindsay Cruddas, Manik Karunaratne, Joshua Bunce, Matthew Kempster
The integration of a vanishing wall and a missing circle creates a contemplative space that honors the memories of genocide victims, inviting reflection on history while serving as a memorial site.
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Gray Bricks and Metal Plates Reflecting Identity in a Memorial Space
Gray Bricks and Metal Plates Reflecting Identity in a Memorial Space
Kyle Chou, Huaiming Liao
Gray bricks and etched metal plates create a solemn memorial space that facilitates contemplation of genocide, inviting visitors to engage with the complex narratives of identity and loss.
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Curved Pavilions of Charred Wood and Glass Integrate Historical Reflection with Public Space
Curved Pavilions of Charred Wood and Glass Integrate Historical Reflection with Public Space
Abdullah Abdul Rahim Chang
Emphasizing the narrative of the Baltic Way through its curved pavilions and charred wood elements, the memorial creates a reflective space that honors historical resilience while fostering public engagement.
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