Atlantic City Boardwalk Holocaust Memorial / Hung-Yin Yen, DESA, and Ching-Yi Chen

Nov 2010

By Irina Vinnitskaya — Filed under: Monuments and Memorials , Atlantic City, Ching-Yi Chen, DESA Architect, Hung-Yin Yen, New Jersey, USA

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Courtesy of Hung-Yin Yen, DESA Architect, and Ching-Yi Chen

The existing 40’ x 60’ footprint of the pavilion on the Atlantic City Boardwalk has been re-envisioned by Hung-Yin Yen, DESA, and Ching-Yi Chen in an attempt to maximize the usage of the space as a Holocaust Memorial and activate it as a gathering point on the boardwalk.

More information and images after the break.

Courtesy of Hung-Yin Yen, DESA Architect, and Ching-Yi Chen

At a height of 20’ the pavilion creates a connection between the boardwalk level and access to the beach through the main memorial space and access over the roof.

Courtesy of Hung-Yin Yen, DESA Architect, and Ching-Yi Chen

The architects have chosen to allow the pavilion to engage more fully with the visitors beyond its being a memorial space. The roof, which is formally a series of slides, provides enjoyment for children and families and engages the seaside family-oriented environment. It hopes to engage the innocence associated with its moments as part of the Holocaust memorial in order to bridge the gap of mourning and happiness.

Courtesy of Hung-Yin Yen, DESA Architect, and Ching-Yi Chen

The roof structure utilizes high performance concrete with galvanized steel reinforcement to ensure its durability in the severe seaside environment. A LED lighting system is embedded on the concrete surface to provide artificial lighting.

: Courtesy of Hung-Yin Yen, DESA Architect, and Ching-Yi Chen

: Courtesy of Hung-Yin Yen, DESA Architect, and Ching-Yi Chen

: Courtesy of Hung-Yin Yen, DESA Architect, and Ching-Yi Chen

: Courtesy of Hung-Yin Yen, DESA Architect, and Ching-Yi Chen

: Courtesy of Hung-Yin Yen, DESA Architect, and Ching-Yi Chen

Cite:
Vinnitskaya , Irina . "Atlantic City Boardwalk Holocaust Memorial / Hung-Yin Yen, DESA, and Ching-Yi Chen" 30 Nov 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed 26 May 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/92489>

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alex says:

nice diagrams but i can’t read the font!

The slides are a good idea, but the purpose of the memorial may be lost on most children who slide down them.

# November 30, 2010 at 19:52

dcalverley says:

Do children need to understand the memorial? Wouldn’t that be a thing they come to understand with age? I find it an invigorating thought process and concept to propose to enjoy a memorial space!

# December 1, 2010 at 01:42

Hung-Yin Yen says:

Thank you all for your comments, there’s just a slight misunderstanding on the DESA architect, DESA is the French qualification, not the link to the practice which has the same name. :)

# December 1, 2010 at 03:37

And we’re based in Taipei, Taiwan, a very lovely island :)

# December 1, 2010 at 08:56

CRISTIAN says:

Love the cartoon people.

# December 1, 2010 at 11:17

Sascha says:

love the sea-shell shape, soooo much better that a playground slide! mourning is much easier when there is children’s laughter around.

# December 2, 2010 at 10:08

R Goldschmidt says:

Nice interpretaion of a memorial. Maybe the kids would not understand that. But theyr joy are a great gift for the ideea itself. Great drawings and diagrams. Bravo! I really like it!

# December 3, 2010 at 03:34

Thanks guys, it’s certainly been a great experience for both of us! We’re looking forward to seeing more entries for this competition!

# December 4, 2010 at 06:08

lhorreurlhorreur says:

Overwhelmingly like bleached tarantula exoskeleton. I’d be scared to even see this from a distance, let alone venture near.

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