# Commemorative Upside-Down Architecture Martin Papcun & Atelier SAD Design Memorial in Munich By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sad References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/01/23/memorial-to-all-victims-by-martin-papcun-and-atelier-sad/) & [papcun.net](http://www.papcun.net/) Located in the ground of St. Jakob's Square in Munich is this incredible public memorial, a collaboration between designer Martin Papcun and Czech architecture firm [Atelier SAD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duplex-house). What's intriguing about this design by Martin Papcun Atelier SAD is that it's actually an empty, upside-down house. The house was created from [black and grey sand-blasted concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchor-house) and features a hollow space with walls and a roof at its base. During the day, it's cast in shadow; at night, the space is illuminated. Further, the designers installed the upside-down house with its base sticking up just enough to prevent passersby from falling in. The memorial was designed to commemorate those in the city who were victims of war or violence, as well as those who have left "their own indelible imprint," describes the designers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upside-down Architecture:** Creating unique, thought-provoking structures that challenge traditional design concepts. - **Empty Spaces as Memorials:** Utilizing empty spaces as a canvas for memorializing significant events or commemorating individuals. - **Day-night Illumination:** Exploring the use of lighting to transform the visual impact of architectural structures at different times of the day. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage upside-down architecture to create innovative and visually striking buildings for various purposes. - **Memorial Design:** Designers specializing in memorial spaces can consider empty spaces as a unique approach to commemorating significant events or individuals. - **Lighting Design:** Lighting designers can explore the usage of lighting techniques to enhance the impact and aesthetics of architectural structures during different times of the day. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Reflective Memorial Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-of-trees.md) - [Memory-Reminiscent Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tane-garden-house.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Concrete-Supportive Bridged Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stempel-tesar.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Staggered Floor Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors.md) - [Footbridge-Inspired Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-sidonius.md)