Slient Currents Memorial and Ecological Restoration
by Yanci Chen
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: YCJ STUDIO
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Silent Currents reimagines a former nuclear test site as a marine sanctuary and memorial, weaving together ecological healing and collective memory. The design introduces marine grade concrete reef structures to catalyze coral growth and support biodiversity. Submerged pathways and floating observation platforms invite visitors to engage with the underwater landscape, bearing witness to nature’s quiet resurgence. Harnessing tidal energy, the project embodies a symbolic and functional shift toward sustainability, establishing a powerful dialogue between past devastation and future renewal.
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