{"id":101063,"date":"2021-11-16T09:15:56","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T14:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/?p=101063"},"modified":"2021-11-10T17:00:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T22:00:19","slug":"powerful-sculptural-memorials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/powerful-sculptural-memorials\/","title":{"rendered":"The Absence of Presence: Powerfully Sculptural Memorials That Speak Louder Than Words"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><em>How can architecture be a force for good in our ever-changing world? During\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inspiration\/industry\/future-fest-2022-register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Fest<\/a>, we\u2019ll pose this question to some of the world\u2019s best architects. Launching in September, our three-week-long virtual event will be 100% free to attend.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enter.architizerawards.com\/newsletter-awards-future-fest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Memorials are physical reminders of people and events that should not be forgotten. The primary function of memorials is, therefore, to remain respectful while also asserting an impressive presence. Traditional tombs stones lean towards the classical style of memorial; one that treats the structure as a blackboard and fills it with texts. Yet, during later half of the 19th century, an almost opposite approach has gained widespread popularity worldwide where a more sculptural \u2014 almost abstract \u2014 structure stands for maximum emotive impact. See how the following seven memorials tailor unforgettable visual and spatial experiences to commemorate different people and events.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101074 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sugar land_exterior\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_exterior-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101075 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_interior.jpg?resize=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sugar land_interior\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_interior.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_interior.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_interior.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sugar-land_interior.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/sugar-land-veterans-memorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sugar Land Veteran&#8217;s Memorial<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/powers-brown-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">Powers Brown Architecture<\/a>, Sugar Land, TX, United States<\/p>\n<p>In this tilt-up concrete memorial rest the souls of veterans of Fort Bend County. The structure is shaped like a stretched and asymmetrical pyramid, which creates a tall, solemn space within it that calm minds. T<\/p>\n<p>he interior is not completely concealed from the top. Between the solid concrete blocks are lines of sky which are visible from inside the memorial. The subtle lines of sky guide sights to the opening on top, leading visitors to look upwards and naturally making them into a respectful posture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101066 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_exterior.jpg?resize=2127%2C1419&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"holocaust memorial_exterior\" width=\"2127\" height=\"1419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_exterior.jpg?w=2127&amp;ssl=1 2127w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_exterior.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_exterior.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_exterior.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_exterior.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_exterior.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_exterior.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101067 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_interior.jpg?resize=1474%2C1907&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"holocaust memorial_interior\" width=\"1474\" height=\"1907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_interior.jpg?w=1474&amp;ssl=1 1474w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_interior.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_interior.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_interior.jpg?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/holocaust-memorial_interior.jpg?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/bologna-shoah-memorial-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bologna Shoah Memorial<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/set-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">SET Architects<\/a>, Bologna, Italy<\/p>\n<p>This Holocaust memorial consisted of two symmetrical steel blocks of 32&#215;32 feet (10&#215;10 meters). The two blocks stand at an angle to each other, creating a path that grows narrower throughout to build up an oppressive atmosphere. Facing the path, the inner sides of the blocks are gridded into rectangular spaces of 6&#215;4 feet (1.80&#215;1.25 meters) which are meant to evoke the dormitories of the concentration camps.<\/p>\n<p>While each rectangle remains identical, the absence of texts represents the namelessness of every victim during the Holocaust. The lighting between the blocks is always contrasting that of the world outside to help visitors calm and reflect. During the day, a limited amount of lights pass between the tall blocks, forming a shadowed space on the shelter-less square; while during the night, the path is lit from underneath.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101076 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_exterior.jpg?resize=899%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"writ in water_exterior\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_exterior.jpg?w=899&amp;ssl=1 899w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_exterior.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_exterior.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_exterior.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101077 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_interior.jpg?resize=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"writ in water_interior\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_interior.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_interior.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_interior.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/writ-in-water_interior.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/writ-in-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Writ in Water<\/strong><\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/studio-octopi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studio Octopi<\/a>, England, United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p>This circular structure sited in the ancient rural landscape of Runnymede, Surrey is built for the royal charter of Magna Carta, written by King John. The majority of the structure is made of rammed stone from the site. After walking through a simple circular labyrinth is the main chamber designed for reflection and contemplation. Light comes through the oculus on top, allowing enough lights for the inverted texts of Magna Carta Clause 39 to be legible on the water reflection. The tranquility helps visitors reflect and meditate in this chamber isolated from the outside world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101065 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_side-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1509&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"100 years_side\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_side-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_side-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C177&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_side-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C603&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_side-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C453&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_side-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C905&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_side-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1207&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_side-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C236&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101064 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_angled-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1459&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"100 years_angled\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_angled-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_angled-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_angled-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C584&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_angled-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C438&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_angled-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C876&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_angled-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1168&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/100-years_angled-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C228&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/100-years-of-jewish-immigration-through-veracruz-port-in-mexico-parallel-lives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100 Years of Jewish Immigration Through Veracruz Port in Mexico: Parallel Lives<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/archetonic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">Archetonic<\/a>, Veracruz, Mexico<\/p>\n<p>The first visible from this memorial is 100 pieces of stones on one side of the bearing wall, Each piece represents a year in the 100 years since the Jewish community first arrived in Mexico. The amount of stone columns is multiplied by four as they penetrate through the wall. The consequent 400 stone columns symbolized the increase in the local Jewish population as the initial migrants settled and new families grow. The columns possess similarities to each other yet none of them is identical, standing for the cohesive community formed by unique individuals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101073 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_distant.jpg?resize=2250%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sousse and bardo_distant\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_distant.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_distant.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_distant.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_distant.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_distant.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_distant.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_distant.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101072 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_closeup.jpg?resize=2250%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sousse and bardo_closeup\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_closeup.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_closeup.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_closeup.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_closeup.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_closeup.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_closeup.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/sousse-and-bardo_closeup.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/sousse-and-bardo-memorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sousse and Bardo Memorial<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/george-king-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">George King Architects<\/a>, United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p>This flowing memorial composed of thirty-one metal streams is built in memory of 31 British citizens who died in the terrorist attacks in Tunisia, 2015. The thirty-one streams first appear independent from each other but are actually interconnected. They eventually flow into one loop, inspired by the mathematical idea of infinity. The overall shape of the streams changes as the viewing angle shifts. Visitors are encouraged to walk into the memorial. Centered by the sculpture of infinity are ripples made of granite that stand for all those affected by the attacks, including the victims\u2019 families and the wider community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101068 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_ground-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"martyrs_ground\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_ground-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_ground-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_ground-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_ground-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_ground-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_ground-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_ground-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101069 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_lower-ground-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"martyrs_lower ground\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_lower-ground-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_lower-ground-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_lower-ground-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_lower-ground-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_lower-ground-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_lower-ground-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/martyrs_lower-ground-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/le-memorial-des-martyrs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Le M\u00e9morial des Martyrs<\/strong><\/a> (concept) by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/adjaye-associates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adjaye Associates<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This proposal includes a plaza, a civic gathering space and a memorial built for all those fallen during the terrorist attacks along Niger\u2019s southern and western borders. It is also a reminder of the continuous fight. The memorial consists of sixty-four towering pillars, which cut lights rhythmically. The pillars extend to the community space underneath, enabling the space to be transformed for functions such as exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101070 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"mount herzl_exterior\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_exterior-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_exterior-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101071 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_interior-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"mount herzl_interior\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_interior-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_interior-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_interior-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_interior-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_interior-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_interior-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/mount-herzl_interior-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/the-mount-herzl-memorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mount Herzl Memorial<\/a><\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/kimmel-eshkolot-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kimmel Eshkolot Architects<\/a>, Jerusalem, Israel<\/p>\n<p>Located at Israel\u2019s National Cemetery, this memorial is built for all fallen soldiers. 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