Emotionally intelligent design is an overlooked area in contemporary architecture, and memorial, by default, are designed to evoke emotional responses from the public. This book provides an overview of the architect-led memorial design from the 21st century. Memorials featured are international in scope and include those designed by Moshe Safdie, Michael Arad, Daniel Libeskind, Peter Zumthor, MASS Design Group and Snohetta. Each one of these is hauntingly eloquent and highlights the effectiveness of a memorial in focusing society's consciousness on important issues. The case studies are interspersed with interviews with the designers. The book begins with an exploration by the authors of alternative ways of interpreting memorials, such as concepts of permanence, loss, abstraction, physical experiences, and memory. It also considers some of the functions of memorials, common themes addressed by the works, and practical considerations facing architects.
Emotionally intelligent design is an overlooked area in contemporary architecture, and memorial, by default, are designed to evoke emotional responses from the public. This book provides an overview of the architect-led memorial design from the 21st century. Memorials featured are international in scope and include those designed by Moshe Safdie, Michael Arad, Daniel Libeskind, Peter Zumthor, MASS Design Group and Snohetta. Each one of these is hauntingly eloquent and highlights the effectiveness of a memorial in focusing society's consciousness on important issues. The case studies are interspersed with interviews with the designers. The book begins with an exploration by the authors of alternative ways of interpreting memorials, such as concepts of permanence, loss, abstraction, physical experiences, and memory. It also considers some of the functions of memorials, common themes addressed by the works, and practical considerations facing architects.
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For Remembrance: Soldier Poets Who Have Fallen In War is a book written by Arthur St. John Adcock and published in 1918. The book is a collection of poems written by soldiers who fought and died...
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