Garden of Peace
ExteriorLOCATION: | Boston, MA |
COMPLETED: | 2017 |
SIZE: | n/a |
OWNERS: | Garden of Peace, Inc. |
ARCHITECT: | Incite Architecture |
PHOTOGRAPHER: | © Glenn Heinmiller |
DESIGN TEAM: | Justin Brown |
Located near the historic State House in Boston, the Garden of Peace commemorates victims of homicide. It is a symbol of the hope for peace, and a reminder of the lasting impact of violent acts. The lighting for the memorial encourages quiet contemplation. The central focus of the memorial is a dry streambed, filled with smooth stones engraved with the victims’ names. A trickle of water appears, moving through the garden, and finally flows into to a pool with a soaring sculpture, representing hope. Lam Partners facilitated upgrading and retrofitting the existing light fixtures to LED, and added new LED fixtures for future signage locations.