World War I and World War II Memorials

The Memorials Development Committee invites design professionals to participate in an international competition for the design of two National Memorials to commemorate World War I and World War II in Australia’s national capital, Canberra.

Description

The National World War I and World War II Memorials will be located on the Rond Terraces, overlooking Lake Burley Griffin at the foot of Anzac Parade. The site is on the primary ceremonial and symbolic axis of Canberra, known as the Land Axis, originally conceived by Walter Burley Griffin, the city’s famous designer. This is a site of national significance and the Memorials are intended to be world class.

The Memorials will reflect the spirit of the Australian nation. They will honour the sacrifice of more than 101,000 Australians who died, leaving an enduring legacy for those who served and those who supported on the home front.

Jury
Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd), John Denton, Neil Hobbs, Elena Taylor, Andrew Smith, Rear Admiral Simon Harrington AM, RAN (Retired), Barbara Pepper, Brigadier Doug Tyers, AM

Judging Process
Two-Stage, Anonymous Competition

Prize
first prize: $15,000 (in Australian dollars)
Up to four (4) short-listed entries from Stage 1 will each receive $15,000 towards the development of a Stage 2 entry plus up to $5,000 for the construction of a high quality scale model.

Entry Fee
None

Timetable
Jury’s deliberation and short-listing of up to 4 entries: 28-30 April 2008
Stage 2 entries close: 9 June 2008
Public Announcement of Stage 2 winning entry:4 July 2008

Promoter
Memorials Development Committee (MDC)

Official Website
http://www.worldwarcomp.nationalcapital.gov.au/