Freedom Square is a state-of-the-art testimony of the city’s bountiful past and aspiring future. The multi-disciplinary firm @DeEarth was entrusted with the conceptualization of Freedom Square on behalf of IIA Calicut center. Commemorating the heroic fights and other significant historical movements for India’s freedom struggle, this project was realized with design as an integrated solution.

Abstract wall sculptures depicting the historic Salt Satyagraha arouses forgotten memories and point towards the invisible roots of the city. The place seamlessly creates an identity for the city for ages to come.

Not only do the locally sourced materials add a contextual charm, but they also withstand the harsh sea weather, thus ageing gracefully. Monolith sculptures enhanced by the lighthouse in the backdrop, stand upright as a symbol of Calicut’s historical resistance to domination. The walkway through these monoliths has possibilities of deep inner awakenings as well as the awakening of civic and public identity.

In the gentle morning light, Freedom Square opens up inner vistas of liberty, openness, and possibilities in the minds of people strolling the pathways. The poignant evening light adds a subtle depth to the space. Optimal lighting accentuates the freestanding walls, adding to the aesthetics as well as the functionality of the place.

Content credits @www.elledecor.in