# Neo-Classical Memorial Museums The Design for the Leningrad Siege Museum is Peaceful and Ambitious By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leningrad-siege-museum References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/887101/competition-finalist-for-leningrad-siege-museum-reaches-for-the-sky) & [ark-l-m.fi](http://www.ark-l-m.fi/news/requiem/) The Leningrad Siege Museum is a small building that commemorates the bravery and suffering during the 900-day blockade of Leningrad. Recently, proposals have been submitted for a redesign initiative that would better remember this trying time in Russian history. One of the submitted proposals is a beautiful, spiral-like structure with three main parts: The 'Thread of Life,' 'The Memorial of Heroes of Leningrad' and 'The Square of Testimony.' The design was submitted by [Lahdelma & Mahalmäki Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-shtetl-jewish-museum) and [Ralph Appelbaum Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-109). The concept for the new Leningrad Siege Museum is situated on a lush riverside top with natural formation that have the capacity to block unwanted noise from close-proximity roads. In conjunction with the peaceful ambiance, the architectural masterpiece can also double as a public space. Visitors are able to explore all [three sunken floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration) of the Leningrad Siege Museum and pay tribute to the victims and survivors of this historic event. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Neo-classical Memorial Museums:** Traditional memorial museums are being reimagined using innovative designs and structures to commemorate historical events. - **Architectural Masterpieces as Public Spaces:** Architects and designers are purposefully combining the beauty of architectural design and functionality to create public spaces and landmarks. - **Multi-functional Memorial Museums:** Memorial museums are being developed as multi-functional spaces with designs that can be used for public events and other gatherings in addition to commemoration of historic events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architecture firms have an opportunity to create new and innovative designs for memorial museums and public spaces. - **Travel and Tourism:** Tourism companies can incorporate visits to these innovative memorial museums and public spaces into their travel packages and itineraries. - **Event Management:** Event management companies can utilize these multi-functional memorial museums for large events and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Architecturally Intricate Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture.md) - [Stealthy Cold War Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest.md) - [Reflective Memorial Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-of-trees.md) - [Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum.md) - [Historic Fortress Open-Air Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottoman-seddlbahir-fortress.md) - [Lakeside Modern Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzej-lah.md) - [Multicultural Bright Historic Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenix-museum-of-migration.md) - [Heritage Reform Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadids-legacy-museum.md)