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Memoria e Luce

Padua, Italy

A memorial to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001-- the Light of Liberty shines through a Book of History.  This Book is open to the memory of the heroes of September 11, 2001 with the left-hand page holding a dramatic beam salvaged from the World Trade Centre attack.  The latitude of New York is connected to the centre of Padua as the vertical hinge of the Book.  The memorial was completed in September 2005 in collaboration with Permasteelisa.

"The Light of Liberty shines through the Book of History.  This Book is open to the memory of the heroes of September 11, 2001.  The eternal affirmation of Freedom is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, as seen by million of emigrants coming to America.  In the left-hand page, is inscribed the dramatic beam salvaged from the World Trade Centre attack.  The latitude of New York is connected to the centre of Padua as the vertical hinge of the Book.  The Book is luminous, as is the low and expressive wall which creates an intimate place for meditation. The luminosity of this 'beacon' will be modulated in subtle rhythms.  The Book is delicately balanced between the historical buildings of Padua, the bridge, the waterway.  The proposal also includes the re-discovery of the historical masonry wall in the creation of a place that is both memorable and uplifting.  This special place will glow day and night, and throughout the seasons of the year."

Daniel Libeskind


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Memoria e Luce, 9/11 Memorial

Commission: 2004
Completion: 2005
Client:
Regione del Veneto


Building Address:
Giardini delle Porte Contarine
Via Giotto
35137 Padua PD
Italy

Technical Details:
Area:
2,500 sq ft.

Height:
56 ft.

Structure:
Steel Structure with glass cladding



Credits:
Contractor:
Permasteelisa Italy

Structural Engineer:
AMIS Agenziamilanostrutture

Lighting Design:
Iguzzini

Website
Regione Veneto

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