Artefacts of Disaster Memory: Architecture for Remembering and Forgetting Disasters

This research project investigates how disaster memorial spaces such as museums, monuments, and preserved sites contribute to collective memory and public engagement in different cultural contexts. Focusing on case studies in Japan and drawing comparisons with prior research in Türkiye, the project examines how spatial design, narrative construction, and visitor interaction shape societal understandings of disaster and recovery. Through fieldwork and interviews conducted in Japan, the project will generate original data and comparative insights that enhance academic knowledge on commemorative practices and disaster resilience. The collaboration will strengthen ties between the participating institutions by fostering international research exchange and supporting ongoing interdisciplinary initiatives in urban planning, memory studies, and disaster recovery.

Faculty Supervisor:

Gonzalo Lizarralde

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Partner:

Tohoku University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Construction; Sustainability & the Environment; Other

University:

Université de Montréal

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