AIS Portal Beautiful - Short listed Finalist, Architecture for Death

Architecture i.S - Short listed Finalist

“portal beautiful” seeks to redefine the relationship between physical space and bereavement by creating a place where one can be embraced, be able to communicate and engage with their loved ones.

Ceremonies and or ash scattering can be scheduled to allow intense personal and private moments and at other times, collective experiences of departure and remembrance can be practiced as friends and family of the deceased gather to collectively greet the water and the open sky and write message of love.

During low tide, one can write a message of love and dialogue. Upon return later in the day or the year, message would have been read and carried out by their love ones (water).

During high tide, water enters and greets the friends and families. In the water, the pressure of the water exerted can provide a sense of touch and embrace of the deceased.

Architecture of two elongated stone slab embedded in the sand with roof which ascends to the sky. Polished stone reflects the surrounding environment as to create visually cohesive façade. Thin reveal openings are set to receive light and to pass through the light. It is highly polished as to reflect and capture the light to provide a sense of progression and time. Importantly as the light passing through is intended to reach the face and bodies of the family and friends as to replicate the warmth, the presence of the one who went ahead.