WPA 2.0 RE-CONCEIVING
DEATH
Contrary to the common understanding of
Death as the cessation of all biological activity, here
Death is understood as a vital part of municipal and social infrastructure. Temporal memorial chambers process organic remains to catalyze the revitalization of contaminated water and soil -- restoring health and amplifying access to urban
open space. A resilient infrastructure of short-term shrines dedicated to the production of energy, remembrance and remediation rise above the City offering loved ones a contemplative stroll, while the Deceased are transformed into the vibrant energy that they literally embody.
Design: Latent Productions
Team: Karla Rothstein, Salvatore Perry, Sean Dawson, Jennifer Preston, Muchan Park, Kooho Jung