“Elysium” embodies the concept of alternating elevation changes, specifically working at grade and below grade. The entire journey warps users into a man-made experience of the five stages of grief that transforms from a respectful sombreness into an explosion of emotion and memory.
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Pioneer and Military Memorial Park plants its roots in much of Arizonian history. The people buried there and B the cause of their deaths provide a prime example as to what the social and political circumstances of the time were. Generally, life expectancy was dangerously low and, at any moment, a loved one could pass away. The site allows users to experience grief and memory as they explore the long, winding path with all of its parts and pockets. It immerses users in its own unique atmosphere, playing on emotion and perception in order to create a delicate yet intense atmosphere. In consideration of the play on earth that this project describes, the materials used are all earth-like in texture, including: rammed earth, stained concrete with exposed aggregate, and clay-like ground material.
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ALA 226: Spring 2015 Design Fundamentals IV
Student: Bruna Nakhle Instructor: Diego GarciaSetien Terol