Architecture students Karolina Pajnowska and Fredrik Thornström recently proposed the idea of building a vertical cemetery to combat the shortage of available burial plots in cities. While the idea may seem slightly morbid, many cities are currently looking for ways to solve this very issue.
Pajnowska and Thornström came up with the idea of a vertical cemetery while studying at the Lund University School of Architecture in Sweden. The proposed idea involves turning abandoned silos into storage spaces for urns. The urns would be placed on spiraling shelves inside, with a candle and an evergreen plant placed beside each one. To mimic the peaceful essence of a tradition cemetery, there would be a waterfall inside the silo running continuously.
Although the skyscraper cemeteries would require us to radically rethink the way we approach funereal traditional, the proposal does represent a sustainable solution for dealing with a shortage of available burial plots.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Vertical Cemeteries
- The concept of vertical cemeteries makes use of limited space while still retaining the traditional essence of a cemetery.
- Sustainable Burial Solutions
- Innovation in burial solutions that address the issue of limited cemetery space and promote sustainable practices and materials.
- Funeral Industry Disruption
- The emergence of new innovative ideas and unconventional solutions is disrupting the traditional funeral industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Architects and designers can explore the use of vertical spaces and sustainable materials to create new cemetery designs.
- Cemetery & Burial Industry
- The cemetery and burial industry can adopt innovative solutions to address the shortage of available space and meet the needs of eco-conscious customers.
- Urban Planning
- Urban planners can incorporate vertical cemeteries into their city planning to make the most of limited space and promote sustainable practices.
