This monument to Kenzo Tange was inspired by the concept of brutalism. I used large solid blocks juxtaposed by slender planes to create a monument that interrupted the environment and demanded a response. The textures applied reference unfinished concrete, a texture Tange was fond of using to show structure and construction. I placed it at the mouth of the river to emphasise its power and size. I informed my design with Sejima's design principle of pure functionality by putting in stairs and a landing that encourages the viewer to pause and view the surroundings they have power over.
The result is a monument that brutal structure that dominates the landscape, which transfers this power to someone who interacts with the monument.
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For my monument to Kazuyo Sejima, I created an "outdoors room", inspired by the concept of integrating the interior and the exterior. The hollowed out walls allowed light to penetrate while maintaining a sense of enclosure within the monument while an oversized platform extends out over the waterfall to encourage the user to jump into the lake. I used Tange's concept of modernising tradition with the translucent, textured walls which are a modern take on the traditional Japanese screen door.
The result was a quiet and delicate monument that showcased the surrounding environment.
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