The aim of this proposal is to honor the 13 people who lost their lives during the tragic explosion at the Naval Base in Mari. Therefore, our design for the Mari Monument in Pafos creates a meaningful connection between the entrance of the camp and the disaster area.
The primary design element of the Mari Monument is a linear pathway that integrates with the landscape’s features and the traces of memory. This pathway starts at the entrance and moves towards the disaster site, reflecting the historical events. Specifically, the area of the thirteen tributes shifts this linear axis, influenced by the existing water tank and the natural topography.
Our design depicts the disaster's temporal discontinuity through a crevasse in the landscape. The crevasse’s broken boundaries slide past each other, creating visual and emotional discontinuities marked by landmarks. In this way, the disaster area becomes a memorial, aiming to deepen the visitor’s emotional experience. Thus, the journey ends at the area of sacrifice within the traumatized landscape.
Additionally, water symbolizes the lives lost in the proposal. We use thirteen tubes to represent the victims and their effort to prevent the explosion. The slope of the pipes emphasizes this heroic effort. Visitors can walk between the pipes, sensing the presence of the heroes and participating in their sacrifice.
For the first time, the construction covers the path, guiding visitors from light to darkness. As visitors descend, the route takes them into a darker world. At the end, the crater of destruction reveals itself. Here, a panoramic view offers a glimpse from the crater to the deep sea and horizon. This view fosters optimism that humanity will learn from past mistakes and prevent future disasters.
Overall, our proposal for the Mari Monument in Pafos creates a dramatic and emotional experience. By using both light and darkness, the design evokes deep feelings and connects visitors to the historical events and people memorialized.
The aim of this proposal is to honor the 13 people who lost their lives during the tragic explosion at the Naval Base in Mari. Therefore, our design for the Mari Monument in Pafos creates a meaningful connection between the entrance of the camp and the disaster area.
The primary design element of the Mari Monument is a linear pathway that integrates with the landscape’s features and the traces of memory. This pathway starts at the entrance and moves towards the disaster site, reflecting the historical events. Specifically, the area of the thirteen tributes shifts this linear axis, influenced by the existing water tank and the natural topography.
Our design depicts the disaster’s temporal discontinuity through a crevasse in the landscape. The crevasse’s broken boundaries slide past each other, creating visual and emotional discontinuities marked by landmarks. In this way, the disaster area becomes a memorial, aiming to deepen the visitor’s emotional experience. Thus, the journey ends at the area of sacrifice within the traumatized landscape.
Additionally, water symbolizes the lives lost in the proposal. We use thirteen tubes to represent the victims and their effort to prevent the explosion. The slope of the pipes emphasizes this heroic effort. Visitors can walk between the pipes, sensing the presence of the heroes and participating in their sacrifice.
For the first time, the construction covers the path, guiding visitors from light to darkness. As visitors descend, the route takes them into a darker world. At the end, the crater of destruction reveals itself. Here, a panoramic view offers a glimpse from the crater to the deep sea and horizon. This view fosters optimism that humanity will learn from past mistakes and prevent future disasters.
Overall, our proposal for the Mari Monument in Pafos creates a dramatic and emotional experience. By using both light and darkness, the design evokes deep feelings and connects visitors to the historical events and people memorialized.
