UK Holocaust Memorial & Learning Centre, London, UK
Located next to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, the new UK Holocaust Memorial will honour the six million Jewish people who were murdered in the Holocaust, and all other victims of Nazi persecution, including Roma, gay and disabled people.
Its co-located Learning Centre will contextualise the Memorial above and use the stories and facts of the Holocaust to explore antisemitism, extremism, Islamophobia, racism, homophobia and other forms of hatred and prejudice in society today. From its location next to Parliament, it will ask questions about the role of society and its institutions in encouraging respect for others and preventing hatred.
The overarching vision for the memorial and learning centre is to retain Victoria Tower Gardens as a public park affecting minimal green space. Adjaye Associates’ proposal intervenes lightly, ensuring the park’s existing uses can be retained and enhanced rather than replaced.