Mark
W. Canada, A.I.A., Architect
The International Mother's Hall of Fame - Institutional
Project
IMHOF was a concept brought to our firm
by a client hoping to realize his dream of commemorating mothers.
No commercially viable realization of this concept was possible
until a building program, conceptual design and feasibility
package was commissioned by the client. Our work helped the
concept progress and take on a form and identity. A combination
of landscape architecture, sculpture and architecture, the
firm of Canada + Associates, Architecture gave poetic grace
to a client’s dream.
What follows is a collection of images...an
illusion to possibilities. The point of departure is a metaphoric
reading of events, which we all recall, made manifest through
suggestions of space and form.
It should be the belief of all those concerned
that the responsibility of respect lies firmly upon us, that
the desire to impart meaning of the most profound nature is
our goal.
From the moment of conception to that of
mortality- the mother's presence forms, develops, challenges
and nurtures our lives. To her tireless sacrifice we owe homage.
To honor her is a privilege for us and no less than a greatly
deserved gift for her.
There is no choice but to choose the path
of remembering over that of forgetting – and to this
endeavor we set ourselves to task. [+]
Click on the pictures below:
This project was joint ventured with Sophos
Design and Development Associates.
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