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Referring back to the article we read in class, I believe that the architecture and design of the Yad Vashem building, as well as the Hall of Names itself, hold a lot of meaning. From the bright outside of the building and the dark halls on the inside, I connect that going into the Holocaust, no one really knew how bad it would be. The lit up panel behind the victims' faces and the water reflecting them goes to show that their memories will never fade and that their lives have made a large impact on the world today.

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In my opinion, this memorial is very meaningful. To look up and see the victims is not only a physical way to see them, but also metaphorically, we should look up to these victims and how strong they were during the Holocaust. The first emotion I got from seeing pictures of this memorial was admiration. I admire the bravery that these victims had and the lighting and people looking up to images of them really captured that emotion for me. While the Wall of Names in Paris was more reflective for me, this memorial was more information-seeking and informative. In a way, I feel more connected to the victims through this memorial, while with the other, I felt that I would be left to assume what their lives were like.

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This memorial includes many original artifacts such as the 2.7 million original Pages of Testimony. These Pages are kept in a temperature controlled environment to sustain their life. As for the building this Hall is in, the architecture by Moshe Safdie is highly impressive. The museum is built into a mountain and is in a prism shape to reflect light, which contrasts with the dark inside of the building. Immediately when entering the memorial, the viewer is intended to shift emotions quickly. The primary sources such as the Pages allow for a deeper connection to emotion and the stories behind each and every victim. When viewers look into the cone and see the multiple faces, they may expect to just see the victims for who they think they were, but with the Pages that are supplied, the viewer can actually get an accurate description of the victims and their stories.

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The Hall of Names is a cone-shaped memorial, which includes 600 images of victims and bits and pieces of Pages of Testimony. Underneath the center of the cone, there is a circle of water, which allows the victims faces to be reflected. Inside the cone is the lit up photographs and fragments of testimony, whereas outside, it is grey and cold. Just like the Wall of Names in Paris, the Hall of Names has very neutral colors that allow the viewer to refrain from being distracted. The Hall of Names is a very uniquely built memorial and allows for admiration of these victims' lives and stories. No matter where a person looks inside the memorial, they can always expect to see the face or read the story of a precious life.

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The Hall of Names was opened in 1977 in the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. The museum has been open since 1946, but due to more information and names coming to the surface, a hall dedicated to specific Holocaust victims was able to be formed. From the opening of the museum, there were continuous efforts to obtain the names of the lost victims of the Holocaust. Over the years, 2.7 million original Pages of Testimony have made it to the Hall of Names.

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In our class, read an article named "Whose Trauma Is It?," and it resonates when looking at these sites. The architecture, as Daniel Libeskind says, is art in itself. The architecture of the Wall of Names is a major determining factor of how the site is perceived by others. The neutral colors and natural light open up the possibility of reflection and seriousness. If there had been other colors or too much going on at the memorial site, viewers may not have been able to take in the site for how serious it really is.

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To me, this site is one of the simplest, yet most meaningful memorials of the Holocaust that stands today. Although there is not much going on in terms of color and activity, the simplicity of the names and the trees allow for deep thought, rather than if there was a lot to look at, the thoughts of the viewers may not have been quite as focused. The Wall of Names, once again, is intended for deep thought and for respects to be paid. To me, that is exactly what the architecture and design did. The simplicity meant the most, in my opinion.

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This memorial offers a connection specifically to France because the 76,000 listed names are names of those who were deported and exterminated from France. From this site, viewers are expected to take away new acknowledgement and recognition of those who were victims of such a tragic event. Although there are not physical artifacts, this memorial was meant for reflection and respect. The big, broad walls and mostly monochrome area seems intense at first, but the open area for trees provides a calming and focused atmosphere. With more focus, there is more of a chance for the viewers to fully take in the memory of those listed on the walls.

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The Wall of Names includes 76,000 names that are carved into it. Each victims' name includes the year they were born next to it. On each pillar, there is a year at the top of it, which represents the year that the listed victims passed away. The walls themselves are outside and are built around existing trees. There is also natural lighting coming in from above. There are also designated places for candles and flowers to be placed at the bottom of the walls. Benches are also included to allow viewers to sit and absorb the names.

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The Wall of Names is located in Paris, France as a part of The Shoah Memorial. It was initially opened in 1956 and was the first memorial located in Europe that was related to the genocide of the Jews during World War II. The memorials original name was the "Memorial to the Unknown Jewish Martyr." Since then, it has been remodeled and reopened in 2005 as "The Shoah Memorial."