For their competition design for the Tsunami Memorial, VeeV Design has blended the built and natural environments to produce a reflective atmosphere. Contrasting the horrific magnitude of the tsunami, the memorial provides a calming essence for those who visit. “We intentionally propose a gentle recasting of memorial conventions: discrete sites of contemplation modestly submit to the power of the land itself,” explained the architects.
More about the proposal after the break.
The project takes advantage of the entire site as paths provide a public network system within the National Park and weave organically about the forested surroundings. While some paths allow visitors to experience nature unfolding at each turn, other paths lead visitors to small outdoor rooms – the perfect place to calmly reflect and remember.
