In a european city like Berlin the designated location to remember the dead is hidden under trees and behind high walls. Cemeteries take up a quite a huge footprint of the otherwise dense city structure. Why can we not be more resource-efficient with the valuable space? How can the remembrance of the dead find a more conscious place in the collective urban awareness?
The proposed design - the Tower Of Remembrance - is a visible manifestation of this remembrance in the heart of Berlin. The monolithic character is strong and modest. The Material used is limited to concrete and wood. That way an archaic space of silence is created beyond specific religious traditions. A space to say goodbye and to commemorate the decedents.