High in the mountains above Guaimaca, Honduras (population 10,000), Proyecto Clamor de Paz was built as a memorial and community space honoring the memory of two inspiring young children. The project seeks healing over their loss. Over 65 family members, 70 girls from Jennie’s school, as well as foreign groups collaborated on this project. Its architect raised $30,000 to fund construction. The mayor donated some building materials. The story On June 3, 2008, four men murdered Jennie Lizeth Lopez (12) and Karlin Adali Valdez (10) in their home. Jennie’s love of learning and infectious enthusiasm promised her a bright future. Enraged, the community protested for justice. Three of the killers were tried and convicted. After visiting the event’s site and speaking with the community, we sensed a need to memorialize Jennie and Karlin on their house’s site. The site The original simple three-room home (and scene of the crime) was surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and coffee farms. It was built of stucco-clad mud bricks reinforced with straw and horsehair. Vertical slats atop the masonry filtered in light and breezes. Design decisions Because the house was decrepit and falling apart, it was decided that a new structure would be built ...
High in the mountains above Guaimaca, Honduras (population 10,000), Proyecto Clamor de Paz was built as a memorial and community space honoring the memory of two inspiring young children. The project seeks healing over their loss. Over 65 family members, 70 girls from Jennie’s school, as well as foreign groups collaborated on this project. Its architect raised $30,000 to fund construction. The mayor donated some building materials. The story On June 3, 2008, four men murdered Jennie Lizeth Lopez (12) and Karlin Adali Valdez (10) in their home. Jennie’s love of learning and infectious enthusiasm promised her a bright future. Enraged, the community protested for justice. Three of the killers were tried and convicted. After visiting the event’s site and speaking with the community, we sensed a need to memorialize Jennie and Karlin on their house’s site. The site The original simple three-room home (and scene of the crime) was surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and coffee farms. It was built of stucco-clad mud bricks reinforced with straw and horsehair. Vertical slats atop the masonry filtered in light and breezes. Design decisions Because the house was decrepit and falling apart, it was decided that a new structure would be built ...