The memorial concept was conceived during a design competition for the project won by New Zealand based Athfield Architects Ltd in partnership with the Dibble Art Company and consists of 16 bronze sculptures of varying heights set out in formation across a grass slope. Each standard was formed from two intersecting bronze plates textured with patterns, words and raised images with an integral light.
The project was successfully delivered within budget and on programme for the New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, Her Majesty the Queen and other senior members of the royal family to formally dedicate on 11th November 2006.
Overview
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Project Name
New Zealand war memorial
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Location
Hyde Park Corner, London
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Category
Heritage, culture, art
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Landscape Architect
Bea Landscape Design Ltd
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Client
Westminster City Council, The New Zealand Ministry of Culture & Heritage
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Brief
To manage the delivery of the concept design and installation of the bronze standards, including securing planning permission and detailed design of the landscape setting for the memorial in time for the dedication by Her Majesty the Queen on armistice day.
Details
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Project Team
Architect: Athfield Architects |Quantity Surveyor: DavisLangdon |Civil Engineers: Gifford |New Zealand High Commission | English Heritage
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Local planning authority or government body
Westminster City Council
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Year Completed
2006
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Contract Value
'£480,000
Technicals
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Planting
The memorial included an instant Holly hedge to the edge of the grass mound with semi mature tree planting and the establishment of seasonal bulb planting.
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Materials
Bespoke bronze sculptures set within a green slate plinth mounted on reinforced insitu concrete foundations.
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Contractors
J Murphy & Sons Ltd
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Bea Landscape Design Ltd
Registered Practice - (3 - 5 Employees) -
Approximate Map Location
Location
Hyde Park Corner, London
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