# Nature-Transforming Memorial Sites The Norway Memorial Site Will Be Transformed into a Sanctuary By Kristina Marković | Published 2014-03-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norway-memorial References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/how-do-you-expect-the-squirrel-babies-to-get-to-the-oth-1536901540) & [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/swedish_artist_jonas_dahlberg_to_design_july_22_memorial_sites_in_norway/) The Norway memorial site of the worst mass shooting in modern history -- of 77 people three years ago in Oslo -- is being transformed. [Swedish artist and architect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre) Jonas Dahlberg plans to use the land to make art that will commemorate the massacre site forever. The island of Utoya is where the gunman gained access to a summer camp and committed the atrocities. Dahlberg is proposing to create a [massive gap of water and air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercave), by slicing a huge section of the island’s landmass. He wants to do this because it would create a void that he describes would be symbolic to a wound or cut within nature itself. The simulated pictures of what the memorial site will look like when the project is completed are simply stunning. The Norway memorial site will [make use of nature to commemorate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church) the horrific politically motivated mass killing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature-transforming Memorials:** There is an opportunity for artists and architects to reimagine traditional memorial sites by incorporating natural elements to create a more peaceful environment for reflection. - **Symbolic Design:** Designers can use symbolic elements in their designs to create a deeper emotional connection with visitors at memorial sites. - **Embracing Trauma Through Art:** There is a growing trend of using art as a healing tool to help individuals and communities work through trauma and grief. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative ways to use natural elements in their designs to create more meaningful and impactful memorial sites. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can work together to create emotionally resonant and visually stunning memorial sites that pay tribute to lives lost. - **Therapy and Healing:** Therapists and mental health professionals can incorporate art and nature into their trauma healing methods to provide patients with a safe and calming environment for reflection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories.md) - [Healing Memorial Monument Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/et302-memorial.md) - [Musical Island Regeneration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-1.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Elevated Park Nature Lookouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amager-nature-park.md) - [Stacked Concrete Memorial Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qatar-world-cup-memorial.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Flood-Defence Nature Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-mller.md) - [Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropocene-museum.md)