Another Way to Accompany: Sustainable Architectural Innovation
Transforming cemeteries into sustainable urban spaces, merging nature and memory through biophilic architecture and design.
We apply biophilic architecture to our design as an innovation. By integrating nature with the built environment, this project "Another Way to Accompany" transforms the traditional concept of cemeteries into a sustainable and inclusive urban space. The design is centered around a yarn structure that symbolizes the interwoven connection between life and memory.


Through this architectural vision, we convey the idea that the death of our loved ones does not mark the end. Instead, they become part of the world around us—the air we breathe, the scenery we admire, the shade that cools us in summer, and the fragrant essence that lingers in nature. Their presence continues, offering an eternal sense of belonging and connection.


This project, led by Windy AO, 赵兮, Yang Xinyu, and 雪李, represents a new way to integrate cemeteries into urban environments, making them spaces for both remembrance and sustainable living.
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