2021 Reverence Memorial Structure Design Competition, Architecture Contest
REVERENCE: Memorial Structure Design Competition 2021
25 June 2021
REVERENCE: Memorial Structure Design Competition
Introduction
As the stealthy novel coronavirus lashed out at the world, several hands came together to fight it. Clad in PPE kits and putting their lives at risk, our very own Avengers assembled. We were protected by the conscious efforts of health workers, the police, local businesses, paramedics, pilots, the milk delivery guy, garbage collectors: the list is truly endless. The catastrophe is nowhere near an end, but our frontline workers put on a happy face and strive on.
In this upending fight, there have been several battles that have been lost along the way. The Warriors have been forced to cut off from their loved ones to protect them. Thousands of professionals and several unknown selfless workers have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, most of whom could not say goodbye to their families. Our hearts go out to these martyrs who have done everything in their power to serve humanity and our nation. Their sacrifice deserves our lifelong reverence.
Aim
The heroic efforts of frontline warriors in the face of tragedy need to be commemorated. We invite participants to conceptualize a memorial structure design that allows the community to unite and never forget their unstinted dedication during this crisis. The brief encourages participants to look for designs that realize that...