- September 10, 2010 • 10:00 am PDT
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On the ninth anniversary of 9/11, we look at nine memorials designed in the last ten years that have gracefully and graciously commemorated recent tragic events.
Honoring a loss of life with a physical landmark is a supreme challenge for architects and artists, who must be extremely sensitive to the needs of both grieving stakeholders and government bureaucrats. The designs themselves are emotionally-charged: The structures often use symbolic materials and specific numbers, and must educate the public about the tragedy while providing a quiet place for reflection and mourning.
On the ninth anniversary of 9/11, we look at nine memorials designed in the last ten years that have gracefully and graciously commemorated recent tragic events.
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