MARTYRS MEMORIAL
Status:
Completed
Year:
2016
Type:
Institutional
Size:
5,000 m²
Scope:
Renovation & Interior Design
Location:
Amman, Jordan
The design of the Martyrs Memorial honors the sacrifices of Jordan’s military while reflecting the Hashemite leadership’s vision of connecting the nation’s past with its present and future. The concept creates a space that evokes reverence and national pride by emphasizing the personal and human side of martyrdom. Through thoughtful architecture and storytelling, the memorial becomes a place where memory is not only preserved but also experienced.
The design of the Martyrs Memorial honors the sacrifices of Jordan’s military while reflecting the Hashemite leadership’s vision of connecting the nation’s past with its present and future. The concept creates a space that evokes reverence and national pride by emphasizing the personal and human side of martyrdom. Through thoughtful architecture and storytelling, the memorial becomes a place where memory is not only preserved but also experienced.
Visitors begin their journey on the ground floor through a space inspired by the battlefield, where a series of display units resembling shrines recount the stories of thousands of fallen soldiers. At the heart of the memorial stands a central mass that commemorates the unknown martyr, serving as a powerful symbol of collective memory. The journey continues along a sloped ramp that wraps the interior walls, narrating Jordan’s national story from the Great Arab Revolt to the present day in a continuous spatial timeline.
Visitors begin their journey on the ground floor through a space inspired by the battlefield, where a series of display units resembling shrines recount the stories of thousands of fallen soldiers. At the heart of the memorial stands a central mass that commemorates the unknown martyr, serving as a powerful symbol of collective memory. The journey continues along a sloped ramp that wraps the interior walls, narrating Jordan’s national story from the Great Arab Revolt to the present day in a continuous spatial timeline.
The final destination is the Hashemite Hall, where the personal belongings of Jordan’s late kings are displayed in tall, pillar-like vitrines facing King Abdullah II’s Royal Chamber. This chamber overlooks an outdoor space engraved with the names of martyrs on marble panels. The architecture is dignified and layered, celebrating sacrifice and legacy through a sequence of spaces that invite contemplation and national remembrance.
The final destination is the Hashemite Hall, where the personal belongings of Jordan’s late kings are displayed in tall, pillar-like vitrines facing King Abdullah II’s Royal Chamber. This chamber overlooks an outdoor space engraved with the names of martyrs on marble panels. The architecture is dignified and layered, celebrating sacrifice and legacy through a sequence of spaces that invite contemplation and national remembrance.
The design of the Martyrs Memorial honors the sacrifices of Jordan’s military while reflecting the Hashemite leadership’s vision of connecting the nation’s past with its present and future. The concept creates a space that evokes reverence and national pride by emphasizing the personal and human side of martyrdom. Through thoughtful architecture and storytelling, the memorial becomes a place where memory is not only preserved but also experienced.
Visitors begin their journey on the ground floor through a space inspired by the battlefield, where a series of display units resembling shrines recount the stories of thousands of fallen soldiers. At the heart of the memorial stands a central mass that commemorates the unknown martyr, serving as a powerful symbol of collective memory. The journey continues along a sloped ramp that wraps the interior walls, narrating Jordan’s national story from the Great Arab Revolt to the present day in a continuous spatial timeline.
The final destination is the Hashemite Hall, where the personal belongings of Jordan’s late kings are displayed in tall, pillar-like vitrines facing King Abdullah II’s Royal Chamber. This chamber overlooks an outdoor space engraved with the names of martyrs on marble panels. The architecture is dignified and layered, celebrating sacrifice and legacy through a sequence of spaces that invite contemplation and national remembrance.
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