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Suspended Urns and Translucent Marble in a Serene Woodland Memorial
Suspended Urns and Translucent Marble in a Serene Woodland Memorial
Alejandro Lezcano maestre, Davide Milidoni
Suspended in the forest canopy, translucent marble urns illuminate a tranquil memorial space that invites personal reflection and connection with nature.
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Corten Steel Walls and Light-Filter Wooden Slats in a Remembrance Sanctuary
Corten Steel Walls and Light-Filter Wooden Slats in a Remembrance Sanctuary
Diego Fortuna, Sandro Di Mari Gandini
With its weathering Corten steel walls and light-filtering wooden slats, the design creates a tranquil environment that invites personal reflection and remembrance in a contemporary memorial setting.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Vertical Pathways in Sustainable Urban Living Spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Vertical Pathways in Sustainable Urban Living Spaces
Éléonore Vérant, Laia Tarrés
With its charred wooden shingles and biophilic hanging gardens, this innovative structure seamlessly integrates vertical pathways into an urban environment, providing a blend of hotel, student housing, and community spaces.
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Louvred Canopy of Charred Wood Embraces Memorial Spaces in Forest Context
Louvred Canopy of Charred Wood Embraces Memorial Spaces in Forest Context
Kinoshita Norimi, Saki Taguchi, Kanta Miyazaki, Ryosuke Hatano
The flowing louvred canopy crafted from charred wood seamlessly integrates with its forested surroundings, creating a tranquil space for remembrance and reflection within the columbarium dedicated to honoring loved ones.
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Porous Glass Walls and Steel Frames in a Memory-Driven Visitor Space
Porous Glass Walls and Steel Frames in a Memory-Driven Visitor Space
Cait Mccarthy, Jordan Young
Porous glass walls and a dynamic steel frame create a serene setting for reflection and remembrance, inviting visitors to engage with personal artifacts in a thoughtfully landscaped museum dedicated to memory.
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Stacked Columns of Sandstone and Granite Creating a Reflective Memorial Space
Stacked Columns of Sandstone and Granite Creating a Reflective Memorial Space
Constantin Adomat
With a distinctive arrangement of stacked columns crafted from local sandstone and granite, this memorial space offers families a personalized and reflective environment to honor their loved ones.
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Cascading Stone and Iron Niches Within a Circular Columbarium for Reflective Remembrance
Cascading Stone and Iron Niches Within a Circular Columbarium for Reflective Remembrance
Yat sang Luke
Crafted from enduring stone and iron, the circular columbaria provide a tranquil space for remembrance, seamlessly integrating with a thoughtfully designed landscape that reflects the cycles of life.
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Transparent Concrete Modules Blending Naturally Into Forest Landscapes For Memorable Remembrance Spaces
Transparent Concrete Modules Blending Naturally Into Forest Landscapes For Memorable Remembrance Spaces
Hanna Żylińska, Maciej Wiśniewski, Susan Zawadzka
Crafted from transparent concrete and nestled within Riga's lush forest landscape, the columbarium transforms traditional memorialization into a serene space for contemplation and remembrance.
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Amber Niches and Solar Orientation in a Tranquil Memorial Space
Amber Niches and Solar Orientation in a Tranquil Memorial Space
Feifei Feng, Michelle Boyde, Ye Wang
With amber niches that resonate with sound and sunlight, this memorial space harmoniously intertwines cultural narratives and natural elements to create an environment for reflection and remembrance.
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Water-Inspired Reflection Spaces Crafted with Natural Stone and Glass Elements
Water-Inspired Reflection Spaces Crafted with Natural Stone and Glass Elements
Wiktoria Ciszak, Karolina Kozłowska
Crafted with natural stone and expansive glass elements, the design invites serene reflection amidst a tranquil forest setting, serving as a memorial that connects visitors to the cycles of life and nature.
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Eternal Spaces Crafted from Burnt Clay and Tranquil Fountains for Remembrance
Eternal Spaces Crafted from Burnt Clay and Tranquil Fountains for Remembrance
Oskar Sobolewski, Adam Adamczyk, Daniel Suchocki, Iga Sobolewska
Crafted from burnt clay, the design interweaves circular forms and a serene fountain to create a reflective space dedicated to memory and remembrance.
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Elevated Concrete Sanctuary with Copper Elements Nestled in Nature
Elevated Concrete Sanctuary with Copper Elements Nestled in Nature
Lijiang Shen, Fan Zhang
With an elevated concrete design that harmonizes with the natural landscape and incorporates thoughtful copper accents, this memorial space offers a serene environment for reflection and remembrance.
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Natural Brown and Charcoal Black Create a Reflective Space with Cellular Concrete and Moss Integration
Natural Brown and Charcoal Black Create a Reflective Space with Cellular Concrete and Moss Integration
Veronika Petrúšková, Eliška Crhová
Blending cellular concrete with natural brown and charcoal black finishes, the design harmonizes with its surroundings while offering a serene space for reflection and memory in a thoughtfully integrated columbarium.
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Curved Steel Framework and Charred Wood Cladding Shaping a Community Café in a Volcanic Landscape
Curved Steel Framework and Charred Wood Cladding Shaping a Community Café in a Volcanic Landscape
Graeme Massie, Stuart Dickson
Employing a curved steel framework and charred wood cladding, this community café harmonizes with its volcanic surroundings while offering a warm and inviting space for visitors to gather and explore local culture.
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Translucent Marble Niches Embraced by Woodland Canopy in a Circular Columbarium
Translucent Marble Niches Embraced by Woodland Canopy in a Circular Columbarium
Jiries Alali
Embraced by a forest canopy, translucent marble niches harmoniously integrate with circular limestone forms, creating a contemplative space dedicated to remembrance and reflection.
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Undulating Granite Pathways Framed by Seasonal Orchards in a Contemplative Memorial Space
Undulating Granite Pathways Framed by Seasonal Orchards in a Contemplative Memorial Space
Eliška Crhová, Veronika Petrúšková
With gracefully undulating granite pathways weaving through a tranquil orchard, this contemplative memorial space invites visitors to reflect on memories while fostering a deep connection with nature.
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Canopy Structure Composed of Granite and Glass Enhancing Community Reflection
Canopy Structure Composed of Granite and Glass Enhancing Community Reflection
Jakub Pięta, Weronika Wojciechowska, Agnieszka Dobczyńska
A striking interplay of granite and glass creates a serene canopied space that invites community reflection, serving as both a columbarium and an exhibition venue for local artistry in Latvia.
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Tessellated Concrete Structure Embracing Natural Stone and Light for Reflective Memorial Spaces
Tessellated Concrete Structure Embracing Natural Stone and Light for Reflective Memorial Spaces
Cedric Harvey, Rose-Marie Guévin
A tessellated concrete structure interspersed with natural stone elements captures light in thoughtful patterns, creating a contemplative environment dedicated to memorialization and reflection.
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Granite Pathways and Cast Iron Accents in a Sustainable Memorial Space
Granite Pathways and Cast Iron Accents in a Sustainable Memorial Space
David Phillips
Crafted from granite and adorned with cast iron details, this memorial space seamlessly integrates into a woodland setting, offering a contemplative environment for community remembrance.
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Marble-Clad Serenity Surrounded by Forest in a Community Columbarium Design
Marble-Clad Serenity Surrounded by Forest in a Community Columbarium Design
Jack Halls, William Shaw
Nestled among trees, this columbarium showcases a circular arrangement of marble-clad columns that invite reflection and remembrance, serving as a serene sanctuary for honoring loved ones.
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