Beirut Memorial

“Pool of Remembrance” Memorial for the victims of the 2020 gas explosion International call to develop an architectural idea for a memorial in Beirut to mark the site of the tragic explosion in 2020. “Humans‘ need to confront death, tragedy and loss has given rise to great art, music, poetry and architecture. Burial chambers, cemeteries, memorial gardens and memorials reveal countless human stories to us. They reflect us, our time and our culture. As part of the healing process, we must close the wounds and care for the scars, leaving a mark for new beginnings. It is very challenging to create a place where people can feel a transition, an access to spirituality or just their own inner being, a place where they can find peace, whether through hope or through acceptance.“ Ruairí O ‚Brien, 2020