OUROBOROS OF MASS BURRIALS


2023
New York, NY
Columbia GSAPP
Adv VI Studio
Instructor:
Karla Rothstein
In partnership with: Amith Singh



This project seeks to transform Hart Island, a mass burial site in the Bronx, into a sanctuary for remembrance and healing. The site, vulnerable to sea-level rise, will reimagine burial practices both ecologically and spiritually. Drawing on ancient burial mound techniques, we will
elevate the mass burials while extending the island’s resilience against the water. The mounds will shift over time,responding to grief , l o ss, and the cycles of l ife and death. Ultimately, the project aims to redefine Hart Island as a public sanctuary.