Architecture

Xplore Survival

yuqi du
Huaqiao University
China

Project idea

In contemporary society, history education and contemplation of death are of great significance. By visualizing the thousands of fates of the Jews under fascist persecution during world war II into multiple experiential circulation, this experience hall aims to provide visitors with an immersive experience of the many possibilities that hidden from the helplessness and panic of the people of that massacre, and the choices they made when faced with life and death. In the experience, visitors will be guided through the interlocking paths of destiny, with each route representing a different path that leads to a different ending. Some lead to a dead closed door, some to the breezy roof, some to the emptiness ...... Each choice means a test of life and death. And there is only one exit that leads to the hope of life , symbolizing that there is only one door to survival. Through this participatory experience, viewers will be led to contemplate the cruelty of history and the fragility of human life. They will experience the impact of massacre on a individual, leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of peace.

Project description

The project entails transforming the historic premises of Schindler’s Ark, where 1,200 Jews were saved during the Holocaust, into the Museum of Survivors. This museum aims to serve as a memorial to the survivors and to preserve the legacy of Oskar Schindler. The vision includes reconstruction of the historic building,interior design of exhibitions and memorial creation.This design seeks to create a powerful, immersive experience for visitors, ensuring that the history and heroism associated with Schindler’s Ark are remembered and respected.

Technical information

The structure of the project uses reused red brick plaster and mortar from the original building, supplemented by a new modern steel structure.

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