National Pulse Memorial & Museum
The Pulse project is a place in memory of the lives affected by the shooting that occurred in the Orlando Pulse nightclub in 2016, it embodies the credo “We will not let hate win”.
The nightclub is preserved and surrounded by water, 49 colors, a canopy and a garden of 49 trees in memory of the 49 victims. The memorial invites to an intimate journey. 500m away, the Museum is a place for dialogue and education. It offers discussion areas; public places and a rooftop walk.
A planted path and interactive sculptures in tribute to the victims of the tragedy line the 2km route taken by the victims to reach the nearest hospital. This green journey continues beyond the hospital, joining two areas of Orlando, SoDo and Downtown.
| type | culture |
| client | OnePulse Foundation |
| architect | Coldefy (lead architect), RDAI (associate architect), HHCP (local architect) |
| team | Xavier Veilhan (artist), dUCKS scéno (scenographer), agence TER (landscaper), Prof. Laila Farah (consultant, specialized in Women’s and Gender Studies, Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies) |
| surface | memorial parcel 3.966 m², memorial parcel 7.365 m², museum 4500m², parking 300 pl., urban walk 1.3 miles |
| status | ongoing studies |
| year | 2024 |
| place | Orlando (usa) |
| program | memorial, museum, urban walk |