(SITU, New York)
Among the bustle of Atlantic City’s historic Boardwalk, the memorial emerges as a serene and somewhat mysterious landscape, appearing to grow out of the surrounding sand dunes.
A regular grid of slender metal spires rises from the ground, forming a dense grove that combines a strong sense of monumentality with the more delicate, organic qualities of nature. Moving through the structure, a series of winding passages gradually leads visitors towards an open clearing, offering a moment of tranquillity and contemplation against the vast expanse of the sea.
The existing boardwalk flooring is cut away to accommodate the spires, exposing the underlying timber beams and concrete piers. This intervention reveals the construction beneath the surface, evoking the appearance of an archaeological ruin and introducing a sense of historical depth to the site.
Throughout the competition, I contributed to the development of the conceptual framework and architectural narrative, participated in design discussions and meetings, produced visualisations, and worked on the layout and graphic presentation of the final proposal, including the development of several key illustrations.
