In 2020, Haverstock Architects completed the design of the Guildford Crematorium in Godalming, United Kingdom, in close collaboration with Guildford Borough Council and the design team. The project aimed to replace an existing crematorium that had reached the end of its natural life with limited adaptability. Project Constraints and Collaboration The project faced several constraints...
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Creating Harmony in Grief VR Rooms Project in Villa Mercedes, San Luis, Argentina
Designed by Donnelly+Estévez Arquitectos and completed in 2019, VR Rooms is a wake rooms project located in the city of Villa Mercedes, San Luis, Argentina. Built for a renowned company in the field, these wake rooms serve as a space for grieving families to come together and find solace during difficult times. Symbolism and Design...
Evolving Mausoleum Design Gallery of the Saints Mausoleum Extension
In the heart of Keilor East, Australia, BENT Architecture unveils the Gallery of the Saints Mausoleum Extension, a site-specific and respectful memorial structure designed to facilitate emotional healing through space, culture, and belief. Completed in 2021, this extension marks a significant addition to the existing mausoleum complex, offering a contemporary interpretation that seamlessly integrates with...
Redefining the Funeral Home Experience Funerary House Luce
In the heart of Trezzo sull’Adda, Italy, Studio WOK introduces a transformative approach to funeral homes with the completion of Funerary House Luce in 2023. Guided by Architect Simone Bossi, this project reimagines the funeral experience as a journey of solace and contemplation within a carefully crafted architectural setting. A Sanctuary of Comfort and Reflection...
Crafting the FFB Convent: A Fusion of Architecture and Spirituality
The FFB Convent, meticulously designed by Mixtura Architects and completed in 2022, stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity and spiritual devotion in Brazil. Led by Architect Cesare Querci, the design process was characterized by a collaborative effort, blending the functional needs of the clients with the unique climatic and social conditions of the site....
Reflecting on Fengxian Qixian Jesus Church
The Fengxian Qixian Jesus Church, designed by Wutopia Lab and completed in June 2023, stands as a testament to architectural vision and flexibility, evolving over eight years to become a symbol of contemporary expression and restrained beauty in the Fengxian District of China. Pursuing Uniqueness with Moderation Architectural Designers Wang Ye and Le Junwei embarked...
Architectural Reflections Eternal Hill Columbarium
The Eternal Hill Columbarium, designed by Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten, stands as a poignant architectural reflection on grief, memory, and the passage of time in the Xiangshan District of China. Embracing Grief Through Architecture Funerals and the cemetery evoke a myriad of emotions, often accompanied by fear and emptiness. The architects aimed to create a...
Reimagining Worship Ester’s Grotto Memorial
Ester’s Grotto Memorial, designed by Alarcón+Fuhrhop+Montalbetti architects, stands as a unique testament to the intersection of memory, time, and place in Liucura, Chile. Unlike conventional religious structures, this memorial transcends physical boundaries to embrace the immaterial aspects of collective memory and cultural heritage. Constructing Grief: A Conceptual Approach Beyond the tangible aspects of architecture lie...
Doxa Chapel A Multifunctional Sanctuary
The Doxa Chapel, designed by Neo Architects and completed in 2021, stands as a pristine white sanctuary on the Doxa Deo Campus in Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa. Situated amidst a blend of low-rise residential suburbs and high-rise apartment buildings, this compact chapel offers a space for prayer and meditation within an urban fabric. Concept and...
Reviving a Landmark Durban Christian Centre
The Durban Christian Centre, designed by Elphick Proome Architects and completed in 2021, emerges as a symbol of resilience and renewal in Durban, South Africa. Rising from the ashes of a devastating fire that destroyed the original church, this new church precinct stands as a testament to community strength and architectural innovation. Reimagining the Iconic...