The design approach is based on a layering of experiences and has evolved as a response to the multiple contextual frames of references that the brief and the site offer. The design strives to reveal itself as the visitor moves from the outside to inside, resonating with different emotive states, from the exploratory and knowledge-seeking to the contemplative.
Symbols of National identity such as the Lion Capitol with the Satyamev Jayate inscription, Ashok Chakra and the Indian flag become anchors for the space.
The memorial represents a cocoon with layers of protection, as symbolised by a pair of folded hands in respect.
Hence, a circular space with the Ashoka Chakra on the floor in red and a sandstone or GRC jaali work framing the space with names of the martyrs adorning it to create the ‘Wall of Remembrance’ was nestled inside a ring of trees.
The Wall is responsive to the light around and allows names to be added without seeming incomplete at any point in time. A Lion Capital wall is another beautiful element of the memorial.
View 'to the' Memorial Area © Studio Lotus
The Memorial Space © Studio Lotus
Ramp around the Memorial © Studio Lotus
This Police Memorial represents all State/UT Police Forces and Central Police Organizations of the country.
Since 1947, 34,844 police personnel have been martyred, with 424 losing their lives this year. Many of these brave lives were lost in the fight against terrorism (referred to as militancy and insurgency in some theatres) in various geographical regions such as Kashmir, Punjab, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and LWE-affected regions of the country.
Further, a large number of police lives were lost in prevention of crime and in maintenance of law and order.1
- 1. Source: Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs- PM to dedicate to the nation the National Police Memorial tomorrow. Archived 22 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine 20 October 2018 17:59 IST. Government of India