ENTRANCE SPACE + FAÇADE

Our design proposal is an elevated and heavily decorated object, which consciously tries to stand out from whatever context it is placed into. The construction gains these qualities from stillness as a memorial ought to do.  Its thingness derives from the sensual qualities the exterior holds.

The dark black ebony wood cladding with its additional coating becomes a visually intriguing phenomenon as it changes its appearance during the times of day. Perceived in daytime the skin reflects light and stands out in brittle glare as the imprinted texts maintain a matte surface. In nocturnal ambient light this object becomes graceful with a soft brilliance and the brass doorways become accented as they pick up scarce light.

Cantilevering entrances placed on ends of opposite sides demand space around the design.  To access the inside one has to enter a narrow and tall entranceway which is a completely enclosed ramp. This gesture makes every step a conscious one as the ramp engulfs the visitor.

As years pass the ageing ebony will make the text more visible, the brass entranceway will tarnish in harmony with the façade. The message of the memorial will become stronger and clearer.