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The memorial is located on Ljubač hill, near Orašac near Dubrovnik, at the place where firefighter Goran Komlenac tragically lost his life on 07/31/2022. in a ring of flame. The concept of the memorial is based on three elements. The first element of light came from a biblical quote that is the main guiding thought of the project: He who loves his brother abides in the light (1 John 2:10). The second element - the circle, is based on the dry-stone structures of the threshing floor and threshing floor of Dubrovnik's rural area, and is also a symbol of life, togetherness, family and meeting.
The third element - the vertical stands as a symbol of Goran's courage and nobility that led him to eternity. The path that leads to the memorial is shaped as a symbol of ascent, and a brave fight with the element of fire. The circle begins with rough stone blocks as a metaphor for life's struggle and sacrifice. At the place of suffering, the circle is broken by the breaking of a stone as an interpretation of a young life abruptly ended, but at the same time the breaking is a representation of Goran's love for his fellow man because he gave the most sacred thing - his life.
This dramatic moment of suffering is additionally emphasized by the architectural phenomenological language in the black color obtained by the action of fire, and in this way the circumstances of the suffering are faithfully interpreted. The date of suffering is indicated on the surface of the stone. The path of the soul to eternity is symbolically shown with the stone cut to a brilliant polish, and the circle ends with a vertical line with the sign of the cross as a symbol of love without measure. TRACE OF LIGHT is a memorial that radiates the light of faith, strength and hope because Goran, despite the tragedy, leaves a trace of light in all of us with his example of self-sacrifice and giving his life for others.
On the vertical there is an engraved quote of the main idea of the project and a dedication from the City of Dubrovnik and the Public Fire Brigade.
PROTO-ARCH is an architectural office headquartered in Dubrovnik, founded by licensed architect Lea Đurović Ruso after years of experience in spatial planning and architectural design. PROTO-ARCH gives an active role to the clients in defining their needs during the design process. Each project is developed from the specific demands of the clients, and the diversity of themes requires an individual approach. The design process includes different skills and knowledge of the location, history and culture and implies cooperation with various engineers, artists and designers, which results in a unique architectural story told through inspirational design.
