# Circular Seaside Pandemic Memorials This COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Helps Visitors Observe Nature By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandemic-memorial References: [geekologie](https://geekologie.com/2020/08/the-first-large-scale-covid-19-memorial.php) & [gomezplatero](https://www.gomezplatero.com/en/) This COVID-[19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artgrade) pandemic memorial has been designed by architecture firm GómezPlatero for placement in Uruguay as a place to help pay homage to those who have been lost to the virus and allow visitors to reflect amidst the majesty of the seaside location. The memorial consists of a center platform that is accessed via a ramp that leads to an expansive [observation deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farrapona-geological) with a hollow section in the middle. This allows visitors to watch the waves below and offer them a place to reflect alone or with others. The COVID-19 pandemic memorial measures in at 40 meters in diameter with the center opening measuring in at 10 meters. The memorial would accommodate up to 300 visitors at a time while obeying social distancing guidelines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seaside Memorials:** Designing innovative pandemic memorials in seaside locations presents an opportunity for reflection and remembrance. - **Nature Observance:** Creating spaces for visitors to observe and connect with nature while reflecting on the impact of the pandemic can be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Social Distancing Designs:** Developing memorial structures that can accommodate visitors while adhering to social distancing guidelines presents a need for innovative design solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore creative designs for pandemic memorials in seaside locations, offering unique ways for people to pay homage to the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can embrace the concept of pandemic memorials in picturesque seaside locations, attracting visitors who seek solace and reflection. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can incorporate pandemic memorials as part of their city-building strategy, creating spaces for contemplation and connection with nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healing Memorial Monument Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/et302-memorial.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Organic Spiral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion.md) - [Dynamic Sculptrual Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ragon-intitute.md) - [Stacked Concrete Memorial Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qatar-world-cup-memorial.md) - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md) - [Sculptural Timber Gathering Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathering-space.md) - [Spanish Mountain Pass Lookouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farrapona-geological.md) - [Landscape Viewing Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-loop-with-views.md)