Armed Forces Memorial
Project Status: Completed
Project Year: 2013
Use: Cultural
Client: Federal Government
Area: 49,406 m2
Location: Mexico City
Construction: Taller A
Team: Mauricio Ceballos, La Metropollitana
The project includes the design of a plaza featuring a Memorial, a cultural center, an open-air theater, and an outdoor sculpture project.
The design of the Armed Forces Memorial is characterized by the fragmentation of its volume into 32 parts, symbolizing each of Mexico’s states and serving as the focal point of the project.
Crafted from white marble, the interior of the Memorial features engravings of the names of soldiers who lost their lives in the fight against organized crime. At the center, a cenotaph rests upon a water mirror, with a waterfall cascading down to meet its base.
Adjacent to the Memorial is the Armed Forces Cultural Center, which offers a comprehensive overview of the history and achievements of the Armed Forces. It also houses a visual catalog showcasing their technology and weaponry.
Within the same area, an interactive installation explores the connection between fallen military personnel and the architectural and sculptural elements of the project.
Throughout the gardens, thirty-two white marble monoliths are scattered, symbolizing the territorial expanse of Mexico and honoring its political divisions and zoning.