In Silence

Site Reconfiguration · Contextual Integration

Education + Architecture

Some wounds never heal, and memorials are the eternal care for these unhealable wounds. For most of the architectural types we encounter, the rationality of function and the economy of structure are the core elements to consider. However, there are some buildings whose significance has transcended the basic use requirements of architecture and economic constraints, aiming to create a powerful spiritual space.

This project uses architecture to reflect history, without destroying more than 30 historical relics on the ground, the architecture is spread throughout the site and context, creating a symbolic "experiential space". Through the triangular structure of the main entrance, a symbolic circular path is constructed, leading to the descending plane of the contemplative interior space. At the same time, visitors can enter the streamline from any single body, emphasizing the continuity of history. The interior of the building uses the staggered space and light and shadow to provide clear spatial direction guidance for visitors. At the end of the tour, the integration with the surrounding natural environment will contain the emotions, return to reality, and leave a solemn feeling of space and memory of the spirit of the place. The underground memorial space is a vent for the above-ground architecture and crowd activities, a reversal of the world above, the preserved French-style architecture represents the pleasure-seeking colonists, and the underground memorial space carries the lives of countless sacrificed workers behind the prosperous history and a unforgettable history.