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Funeral Home

Discover 2 award-winning designs tagged Funeral Home on Design News Magazine.

Remembrances in Light Funeral Home

Remembrances in Light

Remembrances in Light is a two-story funeral home built next to a traditional crematorium. Funeral cubicles are arranged in a rectangular configuration, opening the front and rear views to the outside. The interior follows contemporary aesthetics rather than traditional Chinese styles. Light is used as a medium to symbolize the rebirth of life. A dark gray metal grille and floor-to-ceiling glass form the facade. The foyer combines a white marble floor with white arc walls and hidden lighting, creating a bright and solemn reception area.

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Shang Long Funeral Home

Shang Long

Shang Long is a funeral home located in Taipei City, Taiwan, covering 400 square meters. The interior includes a reception, a rest area, a private room, two worship areas, three Buddha halls and one restroom. A circle behind the curved counter symbolizes the fullness of life and eternity, where the beginning meets the end. White, gray and blue tones, marble and wood create a calm and warm setting. Soft light and wide walking areas reduce the sense of oppression associated with traditional funeral homes. The space offers a quiet place for remembrance.

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