A PSALM OF LIFE

Project idea

"A PSALM OF LIFE" embodies the sincere pursuit of the value of life, and is not only a memorial museum, but also a public space that integrates with local life and highlights regional characteristics. The design aims to let visitors feel the dignity, courage and hope of life, and realize the true meaning of life through daily experience. The open plaza encourages residents to share their life stories and intertwines past heroics with current life; the buildings and exhibition halls carry the traces of time and the weight of life, creating a historical atmosphere in which visitors can immerse themselves and appreciate the beauty of life. Schindler's Ark North celebrates life, unites historical memories with contemporary life, and conveys positive life values.

Project description

The project consists of the following components. The main components are: 1. general urban design 2.Main building design 3.Center square design 4.External public space design 5.Interior design

Technical information

1. Steel materials: such as steel columns, beams and plates, used to support and reinforce the main structure of the building. 2. Concrete: Used for floor slabs and walls to provide basic load-bearing and isolation. 3. Masonry materials: such as bricks, blocks, etc., used for partition walls and enclosure structures. 4. Fabric curtains: used to adjust the light of the exhibition hall and isolate the line of sight, with good shading effect and adjustable light and darkness. 5. Felt materials: used for sound insulation wall, exhibit display background, activity area separation, with good sound absorption performance, good thermal insulation effect and soft texture. 6. Canvas or canvas-like materials: used for room division, regional isolation, exhibit display, etc., which is sturdy and durable, good barrier, easy to install and dismantle. 7. Roofing materials: such as color steel plates, metal tiles, etc., used to cover the roof. 8. Wooden materials: used for floor laying, beautifying and improving the indoor environment. 9. Tempered glass: used for staircase handrails, partition walls, hollow floor slabs, and display spaces. 10.Low-E coated glass: used for large area windows, skylights of exhibition halls to play the role of heat insulation and heat preservation, reduce energy consumption.

Zhuoyang Zhang, Yuxuan Zhao, Ronglian Dong, Haoming Cai

Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology

China

Arquitectura

Proyecto enviado

14. 07. 2024

Etiqueta

Arquitectura Exhibition Center Cultural Center Memorial Other Community Center Factory Public spaces Interior

Consejo a estudiantes

UN SALMO DE VIDA

El proyecto "Un salmo de vida" es una respuesta profundamente poética y arquitectónicamente sensible al reto de la conmemoración, que combina con éxito el recuerdo histórico con el compromiso cívico contemporáneo. La cuidadosa orquestación de los espacios -desde el diseño urbano hasta el edificio principal, la plaza central y las zonas de reunión pública- crea un recorrido narrativo coherente en el que la vida, la memoria y la esperanza se entrelazan con fuerza. La paleta de materiales arquitectónicos, que combina hormigón, acero, vidrio y elementos interiores blandos como fieltro y tela, enriquece la experiencia sensorial y potencia la resonancia emocional de los espacios. La estrategia de la plaza abierta es especialmente acertada, ya que fomenta un diálogo activo entre el heroísmo del pasado y la vida cotidiana. Un pequeño refinamiento podría consistir en una exploración aún más profunda de la integración paisajística para reforzar la conexión entre los ámbitos interior y exterior. En conjunto, este proyecto demuestra un alto grado de madurez conceptual, inteligencia emocional y resolución técnica, ofreciendo una declaración arquitectónica conmovedora e inspiradora.
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