Enugu Cenotaph Project by Kosi Emmanuel Chukwujindu

8/13/2019 Enugu Cenotaph Project by Kosi Emmanuel Chukwujindu

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PRESENTED BY

Kosi-Emmanuel Chukwujindu (Arc.)

Geometrix Consultatnts And BuildersLtd. 23 Waziri Ibrahim Crescent GuduAbuja. 08033115368.


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CONTENTS

Introduction Case studies Cenotaphs Vs. Statues The Igbo Cenotaph : Design Concepts 3d Views Summary


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CENOTAPH - INTRODUCTION

A CENOTAPH is a special structure, monument or statue that is built to

remind people of a dead person who is buried somewhere else;

especially: a structure built to honor the people who were killed in a war.

-www.Merriam Webstersdictionary.com


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NOTABLE CENOTAPHS ACROSS THE GLOBE

ASIA

GREAT HONG KONG CENOTAPH

IN CENTRAL HONK KONG.

In memory of Those soldiers lost

during world war 1

MEMORIAL CENOTAPH, HIROSHIMA JAPAN

In memory of the 200,000 victims of the Atomic Bomb.

Designed by Kenzo Tange.


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NOTABLE CENOTAPHS ACROSS THE GLOBE

EUROPEAMERICA

WORLD TRADE CENTER MEMORIAL,

Newyork.

In memory of the victims of the

dastardly 9/11 Bombing of the twin

towers.

JEWISH MEMORIAL CENOTAPH, in Berlin,

Germany. By Arc. Peter Eisenmann.

In memory of the victims of the Jewish

Holocaust.


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CENOTAPH VS. STATUE - DIFERENCES

CENOTAPH STATUEA cenotaph can be visited and learnt

from.

Not always so

On-site Adminstation, to guide

visitors is provided for

Not always so.

Usually bears traditional,political or

religious significance or symbolism

Not always so.

Usually comprised of an organisation

of spaces into a whole

Usually just One element

Usually of many individuals Usually of a single hero


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AND NOW; THE PROJECT AT HAND

In view of the afore-described, the project at hand is to design a

monument IN HONOR OF OUR IGBO BRETHREN who fell during thestruggle for our JUSTICE in the Nigerian civil war and at other times

and places.


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DESIGN CONCEPT

Death

Live

EXISTENCE

Birth

CYCLE OF LIFE

ASCENSION TO THE ALMIGHTY

. Thetriangle of lifeand The Ascension of the

departed Souls towards their maker. This

necessitated a dominantly triangular form

pointing towards the sky symbolizing Return to

their maker.


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FLOOR PLAN

Surrounding Gardens as

well as vertical triangular

elements poitning into the

sky.


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FLOOR PLAN


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APPROACH VIEW


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TYPICAL SIDE VIEW

AERIAL VIEW


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AERIAL VIEW


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AERIAL VIEW


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VIEW FROM THE S

COURTYARD


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VIEW FROM ONE NICH


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SALIENT FEATURES OF THIS DESIGN

The Obelisk of Re-Incarnation showing a noticeable symbolism with traditional bearings. A Solemn Courtyard which allows visitors to hang around and reflect on the events with

other family members. The Still Water in the courtyard provides a mood for the visitors. Beautiful garden Landscape in the environment. Ability To be lit At night so that the memories will never die. Flower consul below the name engraftments where family members can leave flowers and

notes for their departed.


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We will never Forget those we lost in the struggle of independence, but this

memorial is not for us, although we have been entrusted with its creation. It

is for our children and grandchildren. It is so those who hear about the Igbo

people, know what happened to their fathers, why so many of them died toprotect our freedoms! We believe that this memorial will serve as a strong

spiritual focal point in a revitalizing Nigeria.

-Team at Geometrix.

Enugu Cenotaph Project by Kosi Emmanuel Chukwujindu

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