Our proposal for the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Memorial commemorates the lives lost in the 1911 tragedy through an elegant installation of 146 thin interwoven copper strips spanning the 10-story façade of the Asch Building.

Each strip bears the names and personal histories of the victims, creating a tactile, sensory experience for visitors who are encouraged to touch the raised letters. Viewed vertically, the memorial honors each individual, while the horizontal alignment reveals shared connections across their lives, time, and labor.

Anchored to a single pier, the design invites viewers to look upward, as the memorial stands as a meter of the distance of the fall and offering a poignant, reflective tribute.

Unbuilt, Competition Finalist

Location: New York, New York