Lenka Hečková
student
STU in Bratislava - Faculty of Civil Engineering
Slovakia
Architecture
The design philosophy focuses on preserving all valuable elements of the monument and creating an authentic environment that will provide visitors with a deep… more
Tamer ElSerafi
advisor
Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering Architecture Department.
Egypt
Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is the Head of the Architecture Department and Director of the Master of Science… more
This project presents a moving and conceptually refined spatial experience, rooted in the transformation of a former textile factory into a memorial and cultural venue. The central design strategy—a continuous, choreographed “path” that guides the visitor through zones of reflection, memory, and civic reactivation—is exceptionally well thought out. This single gesture creates spatial continuity while allowing emotional variation through narrowing, widening, and differentiated material cues.
The commitment to preserving the authenticity of the original structure—keeping brick walls exposed, avoiding added insulation or plaster, and layering minimal new elements—is both respectful and architecturally disciplined. The selection of materials, including rust-colored concrete, and the contrast between hard angular furniture in trauma zones and soft round forms in healing areas, reflects a nuanced understanding of psychological space.
The layered design logic, emotional narrative, and spatial restraint elevate this project beyond conventional memorial architecture. It is a compelling, immersive, and dignified intervention that invites deep personal and collective reflection.
Overall, this is a powerfully resolved architectural vision—technically sensitive, emotionally intelligent, and architecturally mature.