Memory of
Palmyra
An interactive, particle-based experience exploring architecture, absence, and the memory of the lost city of Palmyra.
What remains
when a place
disappears?
Palmyra was once one of Syria’s most important ancient cities, known for its unique architecture and rich cultural history. Much of this heritage was destroyed in 2015, leaving behind not only ruins, but also the memory of a place that once existed.
This project is not about simply rebuilding Palmyra digitally or showing what was destroyed. Instead, I wanted to explore the feeling of its absence and create an experience that connects what is there today with what once stood there.
Using TouchDesigner, I created an interactive particle-based visualization where fragments of Palmyra’s architecture appear, shift, and dissolve. The particles became a way to represent memory itself — something that can come back into view, but never quite return in the same form.
Prototype
Explore Palmyra in a spatial environment, moving between its landmarks and discovering the stories held within its architecture.
From Architecture to Identity
The logo is an abstract combination of two key architectural elements from Palmyra: the column and the arch.
