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

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leave a lot to be desired. In absence of a Museum, perhaps, these can be substantially curated. Additionally, the architects mention that this circle ‘holds a large semicircular rainwater harvesting tank. The water from the paved areas and landscaped areas in the central zone are collected and reused for irrigation.’

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

4.1.4 ANALYSIS (ARCHITECTURE+TRAUMA+MEMORY)

It is a well-meaning attempt, translating the ‘emotions which a soldier transits through when he/she goes to war’ into a geometric manifestation. Beyond the creation of what the brief called for, by organizing separate sections, the design places an emphasis on people to consider each space with its own distinct history.

Fig.41. Statue of a soldier in NWM Fig.42. Honoring the Brave Warriors at NWM

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

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4.1.4 ANALYSIS (ARCHITECTURE+TRAUMA+MEMORY)

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Figure 4-4 Master Planning

Figure 4-3 Conceptual Approach

Figure 4-13 Nationional War Memorial at night enhancing the creative lighting strategy

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

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