Memento Mori

MEMORIAL SPACE

LOCATION SUNSET PARK RECREATION CENTER, NY

YEAR 2023

SITE AREA 17,587 ft ²

Integrating an interior that contributes to our sense of self and our understanding of life’s value to an understanding of how the natural world deteriorates over time and space, how our past memories shape our emotions, and how honoring the dead helps us to cope with grief.

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This chapel establishes a connection between the interior space and the surrounding landscape, seamlessly integrating natural elements. As attendees occupy the space, they are treated to views, and can also perceive the passage of time.