Funeral homes are sometimes designed to be monumental, but few are constructed in a style that's quite as audacious as the Vermilion Sands Crematorium. Shen Li certainly did not opt for the conventional concept of serenity or comfort in this project, rather working to establish a new and courageous type of architecture that deals with such momentous events in life.
Inspiration for the unusual structure was taken from airplanes. The masses are low and broad and are sculpted with smooth and aerodynamic shapes. They seem to suggest the wings and the body of an aircraft that sits in an empty landscape on an expansive runway by the sea. In the Vermilion Sands Crematorium, the reception area is like the fuselage and the crematory is the cockpit.
What's Driving This Trend
- Aircraft-inspired Architecture
- The trend of incorporating elements of aircraft design into architectural structures, creating unique and audacious buildings.
- Unconventional Funeral Homes
- The trend of moving away from traditional funeral home designs and embracing bold and courageous architecture.
- Futuristic Cremation Facilities
- The trend of designing crematoriums that feature futuristic aesthetics and innovative concepts.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Design
- The architecture and design industry can explore opportunities to create unconventional and visually striking buildings inspired by aircraft design.
- Funeral Services
- Funeral service providers can consider incorporating futuristic and bold designs into their facilities to provide a unique and memorable experience for clients.
- Cremation Services
- Cremation service providers can explore the possibilities of innovative and futuristic crematorium designs to offer a modern and visually appealing environment for families.
