Local Portuguese architecture and design studio Armazenar Ideias has built a mausoleum built using cuboid pieces of cut marble. The cuboid-formed mausoleum is located in the Portuguese city of Póvoa de Varzim. The structure was inspired by a simplistic, yet clean look for the Venezuelan family.
Wanting to detach from building traditional mausoleums that replicate classical buildings seen in Portuguese home structures, head architect Pedro Matos wanted to do something different. He states on the site, "not so much the old solemnity and ‘baroque thinking’ associated to death, but a much more simple and essential way to interpret it, detached from the excess of symbolism."
The mausoleum was designed with a sacred theme, Matos says that the facades were made from the whitest and cleanest marble he could find. In contrast with the bright white marble, the vault’s exterior uses a reflecting black glass, giving an element of privacy.
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Trend Themes
1. Cuboid Mausoleums - Creating mausoleums using cut marble cubes to produce a minimalist look and deviate from the traditional architecture of Portuguese homes.
2. Simplified Sacred Structures - Designing minimalist structures for sacred purposes to create a unique and modern approach to traditional architecture.
3. Reflective Glass Facades - Employing black glass to give privacy and create a contrasting element to bright white marble in modern building designs.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can incorporate minimalist and modern approaches to traditional architecture to disrupt the industry and create unique structures for various purposes.
2. Construction - Modern and minimalist building techniques, such as using cut marble cubes, can revolutionize construction methods, offering new ways to build structures in various industries.
3. Funeral Services - Incorporating minimalist design and modern materials, such as reflective glass, into mausoleum and funeral service designs could revolutionize the funeral services industry, offering a more modern approach to traditionally solemn structures.