The project by Kamil Bar from Bialystok University of Technology is a response to the need to preserve the memory of the Jewish cemetery in Zabludow. After World War II, the cemetery was severely damaged and looted, and its sacred character was almost completely obliterated. The architect was keen to create a space that would protect the remains of the necropolis, while restoring its importance to the local community and Jewish culture.
site development project
© Kamil Bar
a lost history and a destroyed cemetery
The Jewish cemetery in Zabludow, once a resting place for members of the Jewish community, was devastated and looted after the tragic events of World War II. Destroyed tombstones, obliterated traces of religious buildings and ruined walls became only a silent witness to the past. Today few people remember this place, which once played such an important role in the life of the local community.
elevation of the gate
© Kamil Bar
The aim of the project is not only to physically protect the cemetery, but also to revalorize it by giving it a new symbolic character. "Memorial wall" and "memorial" are the two main elements of the project that work together to create a memorial space. The wall has a protective function, while also being an element that allows visitors to interact with history. The memorial, as a place of reflection and prayer, restores the sacred and reminds visitors of the dead.
facades of the wall
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The wall as a symbol of memory
An important element of the project is the wall, which not only encloses the cemetery from the road, but also provides access to its interior through a transparent holographic wall. Here, visitors will be able to view artifacts, photographs and multimedia projects that will bring the history of Zabludow's Jewish community to life. The wall, through its rhythmic windows and holographic technologies, creates a space for viewing history without destructively interfering with the surrounding landscape.
sections of the wall
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memorium a place for reflection
The southern part of the project is a memorial, serving as a place of reflection and prayer. Its form, inspired by traditional Jewish sacred spaces, is ascetic but monumental. It features a bimah, and on its sides are niches symbolizing the minyan, or ten men who make up the prayer community. Through the use of fiber optics and illuminated details, the design creates an atmosphere of spiritual uplift.
cross sections of the memorial
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The use of modern materials, such as glass and fiber optics, allows for a subtle intervention in the cemetery space without demolishing its history. The wall is an expression of a contemporary approach to memorial architecture, in which tradition and technology combine to protect the past and restore the memory of forgotten communities. Modern technology allows for an interactive representation of the cemetery's history while respecting its character.
visualizations of the memorial
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preserving heritage
Although the design has a modern form, the materials, such as reinforced concrete and stone, reference those found within the cemetery. The green soffit of the wall blends the building into the natural landscape, while highlighting how nature has an impact on erasing traces of human presence. The project not only protects the memory of Zabludow's former residents, but also creates a space that dialogues with nature and the history of the site.
visualization of the establishment
© Kamil Bar
Kamil Bar's project is an attempt to recover the lost memory of the Jewish cemetery in Zabludow. Through subtle but deeply symbolic architecture, he creates a space that not only protects the destroyed cemetery, but also restores its historical and cultural significance. Thanks to the project, the site can become a witness to memory, reminding us of the rich heritage of Zabludow's Jewish community.
visualization of the gate on the ohel axis
© Kamil Bar
