Hotel for Mourning

Architectural Association School - Inter 11 - Year 2

Pt 3 - Spatial planning

The plan of my design is formulated based on this typological study. Guests will enter from this path, enter a gathering space, and when ready, navigate through the mist-capturing nets which guides them to the highest point on the island. They may rest here to enjoy the view before continuing the journey onto the ash-spreading path.

The material of construction and site location was decided subsequent to understanding the importance of water in rituals related to death.