Arsenal Memorial Park & Experience

Ronald Nobles

Project idea

The idea of this project is to show that although evidence of the atrocities under the Argentinian dictatorship (1976-1978) was destroyed, there is a way to leave its mark and remind others of the horrors so that they may not occur again. We do so by elaborating both the social and individual aspect in which the spaces will interact and interest people. Our park has two main categories: silent and not silent. In this way, the audience will have exposure to the spaces depending on what they would cater to them. The overall theme of this project is to commemorate while rebuilding a space that can be used by everyone.

Project description

Memory in our project is shown through both educational and artistic means. Our park is separated into silent and not silent components. For example, there is a museum in the park which educates people about what exactly happened in this area - which would be found in the soundless area. The cafe that we have would be considered a not silent spot; it would exist in a place where people can chat and get refreshments. The graveyard/garden would be a quiet sacred space, providing time to reflect on what was lost. All of our buildings are placed near buildings of similar categories - such as memorial areas being close to the graveyard.

Technical information

The park includes gravel and stone areas that are mixed with grassland. Our main buildings, including the museum, are made of stone and glass as these materials symbolize remembrance and age well - glass specifically would provide a better view of the park. The cafe would also have larger glass windows and be made from rustic wood to add warmth to its interior, with some stone on the outside.

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