Tag
In architecture, a crematorium is a specialized facility designed for the cremation of human or animal remains as part of funeral or post-mortem rites. The architectural form of a crematorium is often guided by cultural, functional, and technological considerations, aiming to offer a respectful and solemn environment for mourners while accommodating the technical aspects of cremation. These structures may contain ancillary spaces like waiting rooms, chapels for memorial services, and areas for the storage or scattering of ashes, all integrated within a design that addresses both aesthetic and practical requirements.
The Crematorium in Ostend, Belgium, designed by the esteemed architectural firm OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen, offers a contemplative design that expertly fuses the complex demands of ceremonial practice…
Continue reading
In 1997, Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki completed the Kaze-no-Oka Crematorium in Nakatsu, Japan. The building’s design emphasizes what the architect called “transitional spaces,” wherein the functional rooms are…
Continue reading
