Delgado Mausoleum
How might we design for remembrance and reflection?
Currently under construction, this mausoleum offers a place of refuge and contemplation through a pair of modular self-supporting brick parabolic cones, designed with parametric-driven software and inspired by principles of metabolic architecture. The cones are tilted at different angles, creating a ring-shaped passage that loops around the main space. This dynamic yet efficient form reflects an understanding of energy flows — both spatial and symbolic — guiding visitors through a measured journey of remembrance. The passageway culminates in a double-arched entryway that opens onto a sanctuary overlooking the crypt.
Location
Manila, Philippines
Research Areas Parametric Design
Typology Civic Building
Size
Small
723 sq.ft.
Status Under Construction
Project Team Carlos ArnaizLaura del PinoIgnacio RevengaMeng HuangYifeng WangJin Yuan
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Creating a sacred space
The passageway invites mourners to circumambulate the crypt, offering a powerful ritual journey defined by the shifting spatial experience created by the tilted modular cones. Designed through parametric design, the elliptical skylights topping the cones bring in natural light and frame views of passing clouds through a weightless pair of curving brick planes. This interplay of light, air, and material speaks to the energy embedded in the architecture — an environment in constant dialogue with its surroundings.
