ATLANTIC CITY HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL

Reflecting Jewish philosophy and the inherent meaning in the letter Alef, the memorial is designed as a visceral journey from lowliness to exaltation. Starting at the lower Yud, visitors to the memorial are enveloped by the low, looming mass of the roof structure. Underneath, sounds of the adjacent ocean and boardwalk fade into the acoustical ceiling plane, separating the visitors from their surroundings. As they continue their journey across the Vav, visitors ascend the ramped structure. Views out, symbolizing hope, appear but are purposefully obscured by different elements. Upon reaching the upper Yud, the journey is complete. The roof structure ceases, and the visitor is provided an unobscured view of both sky and ocean. Looking back the visitor feels the presence of the roof, but is no longer oppressed by it.