The Future of Death

As the generation of baby boomers is expected to reach this final milestone between 2024 and 2042, the issue of death becomes more and more a planning challenge. The Future of Death studio explores the renewed role and meaning of cemeteries in a changing societal and urban context. Students will rethink the rituals of death and reflect on the sublime nature that is often part of these spaces. What value do cemeteries have in relation to urbanization, climate change, and green structures in the city? How can cemeteries become part of the urban fabric and urban life? If cemeteries are the mirror of society, how can we reflect our modern views in these historical spaces? Students explore the answers to these questions in extra-small to medium scales, focusing on the personal, the experimental, and the intangible in their designs.