The "Crystal of Memory" project is rooted in the metaphor of eternal memory, assembled from the weighty fragments of history. Three monolithic dark stone volumes symbolize the tragic strata of the past, bound together by a glass atrium—a space for reflection, dialogue, and emotional reset. At the heart of the atrium lies a verdant oasis as a symbol of life and hope.
The spatial narrative guides the visitor from the shadows of the past toward the light of comprehension and the reality of the present.
Functional Organization The complex is divided into three core functional blocks:
"Memory" — an exhibition spanning 19–20 halls and a depository;
"Education & Hospitality" — a research and education center, a café, and a souvenir shop;
"Administration & Events" — a 450-seat flexible multi-purpose hall.
The blocks are clustered around a central atrium that serves as a distribution core and navigation hub. Dark stone facades featuring minimal fenestration accentuate the monolithic character and heft of each volume.
the territory of the Memorial “In Memory of the Peaceful Residents of the USSR – Victims of Nazi Genocide during the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.”, Leningrad Region, Russia
Inscale Architectural Studio: development of architectural projects and interior design.
Roman Korotkov, Gleb Korotkov, Ivan Egorov
Gleb Korotkov