Memento Mori focuses on funerary architecture and aims to conceptualize the representation of life and death through form, materiality, and the lens of still life. Funerary architecture transforms spaces into sacred realms, inviting contemplation and reflection on mortality. Incorporating elements found in still life, such as transparency and reflection, evoke a sense of continuity between life’s vibrancy and the stillness of death. Building on a site that was once a cemetery provides an opportunity to honor the memories of the past while the orchestration of space and form encourages the living to reflect on their own ephemeral journey, ultimately creating a dialogue between the transient nature of life and permanence of memory.
Memento Mori
