Key：USA | Cemetery

项目概况:

Lakewood Cemetery located in Minneapolis and established in 1871, is a quintessential American “Lawn Plan” cemetery; the Garden Mausoleum designed by HGA Architects and Engineers is a distinctly contemporary design in harmony with its historic environment, providing those we’ve lost dignity and grace. The landscape envelops two thirds of the building within a south-facing slope. A new mausoleum and reception center is nestled into the existing slopes of the space. A large central lawn anchors the space and accommodates events for upwards of 350 people. Comfortable, contemplative spaces have been designed around the perimeter for more intimate gatherings. The new reflecting fountain is a zero-edge pool with a 1” deep “scrim” of water over a layer of pavers on pedestal mounts. The reflecting pool acts as the organizing axis between the Chapel and the existing mausoleum. The formal relationship is reinforced by an allée of trees offering a secluded place for reflection. The green roof seamlessly extends to a newly created overlook. The union between architecture and landscape is epitomized by the bronze framed earth forms containing skylights to the crypt rooms below. Close attention was given to coordinating views from interior spaces to the landscape beyond. Subtle articulations on the ground plane and a simple plant palette create a sense of enclosure while extending the building’s geometries into the landscape. Terraced walls ease the transition between building and landscape and offer opportunities for future memorialization.