1. Thesis Proposition

The Covid Memorial

1. Thesis Proposition

This chapter gives the gist of the project along with the topic justification, which includes the aim,objective ,limitations ,scope and the methodology followed.

The Covid Memorial

1.1 Introduction :

Fig 1.1: Illustration showing the healthline workers acting like a shield to fight the disease. (source :Times of India) The Covid19 pandemic has claimed the lives of more than 4,299,640 people around the world. In the devastating severity of this pandemic, the number of infections exceeds the capacity of hospitals, mobilizing frontline health workers to devote their lives to the safety and well-being of the community . Considered the backbone of any healthcare system, these frontline workers are the first line of defense during the pandemic and are still fighting to control and contain the virus. The intensity of the moment might help us imagine what such a memorial would look like in appreciation of the dedication and sacrifice of frontline personnel, as a gesture of respect and thanks to the local soldiers.

A museum that teaches future generations about the severity of the pandemic and the impact of the lockdown on people’s mental and physical health. This will help us remember the many contributions of frontline health professionals and continue to raise communal awareness and gratitude for them for the rest of their lives.

Architectural keywords: [memorial, Museum,pavilion ]

1.2 Need of the project even before the Pandemic is over .

The Covid Memorial

Although it may appear that now is an inconvenient moment to construct a memorial because multiple nations are currently at war, the emotions, facts, and thoughts accessible during a disaster fade as it passes. The intensity of the moment may aid us in imagining what such a memorial may look like. It will serve as a reminder of the frontline health professionals’ numerous efforts, with the goal of continuing to establish a collective consciousness and expressing lifetime gratitude to them.

1.3 AIM:

This memorial - Museum to honor the journeys of frontline workers and the mental stress they face.

With the help of architecture to create space that helps To create a space that serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by frontline employees & the journey of Frontline Health workers during the 2 waves of CoronaVirus . To share one’s suffering -Those who talk and those who listen want to be healed by empathy for others’ feelings (talk,listen & share ). To assist individuals cope with the death of close friends or family members, as well as to celebrate their loved ones’ lives, loves, and memories to COVID-19. We may not be able to replace the gap left by those who are no longer with us, but we may at least aid in the healing process.

1.4 OBJECTIVES:

1.5 METHODOLOGY:

1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS:

The Covid Memorial

With the help of Case studies ( experience to be created). By Creating Question Polls/ Opinion Poll Interviewing the frontline workers ,trying to understand their experience. To read & know more about Covid via Newspaper Articles , research papers & online Reports .

It is important that people Acknowledge the efforts made by many groups of individuals to address the present situation, particularly frontline workers. The future generation needs to know everything that happened today,so they can understand the efforts and difficulties faced by all. It will aid in the recognition and remembrance of frontline workers’ contributions. To understand the community’s experience amid two lockdowns. This memorial-museum will mainly talk about only 2- waves ,since the research is still going on about the 3 rd wave ,its effects .