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The Rebirth of the Luz Cemetery

Pedro Pacheco and Marie Clément modernize the Portuguese cemetery — but don't lose sight of its history

How do you go about updating and displacing an entire cemetery? Architects Pedro Pacheco and Marie Clément completed the task in four years (1998-2002) with their revitalizing design for the Luz Cemetery in Portugal. Their efforts have brought a bright, … Continue reading

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Yarauvi: A Cemetery in the Salt Sea

Miro Rivera Architects have plans to build a culturally inclusive cemetery in the Dead Sea

In 2013, the Texas based Miro Rivera Architects (MRI) presented their design for a cemetery in the Dead Sea. The practice presented the cemetery as “Yarauvi” and refers to the structure as a necropolis rather than a cemetery — and … Continue reading

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