Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza*
Philadelphia, PA
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”While there is no way to repair the millions of families torn apart by the Holocaust, remembering the lessons from this tragedy and imparting them to future generations can enable us to prevent future acts of hatred.”
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Located at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway gateway, the Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza is redesigned to elevate the experience of the plaza around Nathan Rapoport’s “Monument to Six Million Jewish Martyrs,” a space now known as the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza. The redesigned plaza provides a contemplative space within the surrounding urban fabric and re-introduces an inviting destination.
*Work completed at WRT while Misa Chen was employed as a Senior Associate/landscape architect.
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” We’ve created the Plaza as a multi-faceted living classroom with historical artifacts, poignant democratic messages, and a technology component that will be an important part of reaching the next generation.”
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Design detail of permeable resin bonded aggregate that creates a natural and porous surface to support the Swamp White Oaks at the Tree Grove. Read more about the ESCAPE AND RESISTANCE: https://www.philaholocaustmemorial.org/tree-grove/
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*Work completed at WRT while Misa Chen was employed as a Senior Associate/landscape architect.
Visit the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation’s website for visit information, virtual learning resources, and upcoming events.