Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Holocaust memorial in Berlin, Germany.

Overview

Designed by Peter Eisenman, completed in 2005, using concrete.

Design Features

Features grid layout and stelae.

Architectural Connections

• Western European: German context.
• Memorial: Commemorative structures.
• Contemporary: 21st century.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by deconstructivism, shaping Yad Vashem.

Related Architects & Works

Peter Eisenman (related architect), Yad Vashem (related building), Grid Layout (element), Contemporary (period)

Record

Completed: 2005

Architect: Peter Eisenman

Location: Berlin, Germany

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