Figure 3-17 Establishing connection between the people and loved ones lost

Figure 4-30 Context and design of central obelisk

Memorial should help the visitor realize that immensity of the number of names is a direct relationship of the war. Looking at the wall one can observe that the name inscribed, serves as a constant reminder of high price of the war.

The memorial is a design as a space that resonates with the feeling of loss and absence. The design should be able to connect with each person, making each one’s experience of the memorial very personal and individual.

Figure 3-17 Establishing connection between the people and loved ones lost

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Figure 4-30 Context and design of central obelisk

In a way the person must die twice, first at the moment of his own death and secondly though the subject’s unhitching from its own identification.

It is only then that the person can pass into history and that the stones can be set- for mourning and memorial is a phase apart.

-Cousins, 1996

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Figure 4-30 Context and design of central obelisk

Figure 4-26 Establishing connection between the people and loved ones lost

Figure 4-29 Intersection of ‘Path of Life’ and ‘Path of War’

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Figure 4-14 The visitors are able to connect to the memories of their loved ones through architecture

Figure 4-12 War history “Set in Stone” in the Veer Chakra

Figure 4-7 Yudhpath and Gallery layoutYudhpath and Gallery layout

Figure 4-4 Master Planning

Figure 4-3 Conceptual Approach

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