ARSENAL MEMORY PARK

competition

The theme of the competition is the design of the 350-hectare "Arsenal Memory Park" complex. It looks for a complete urban development of the site which will host „Interpretation Center“ area, that is partly dedicated to preserving and conveying the memory of the events that took place at the clandestine detention between 1976 and 1978. Partly, In line with the concept of "active memory," the Interpretation Center will be complemented and enhanced with facilities for cultural, artistic, educational, and recreational activities that promote open dialogue, discussion, exchange of ideas, and respect for diverse perspectives (up to 40.000 m2 area).

The competition is conceptual (ideological design), focused on proposals with an emphasis on qualitative and symbolic aspects, and is open to students from around the world (non-anonymous).