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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial: Winning Design Announced
- The British firm Foster + Partners was chosen to create a national tribute honoring Queen Elizabeth II, which will be located in St James's Park, London.
- The memorial follows a design brief requiring respect for the park's nature, easy maintenance, and accessibility to all races and religions.
- Features include a translucent glass bridge inspired by the Queen's 1947 wedding tiara, commemorative gardens, statues of Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and new gates linked by the Unity Bridge.
- Lord Foster explained that a central feature of the masterplan is a transparent bridge designed to represent Her Majesty’s role in uniting diverse groups, including various nations, the Commonwealth, charitable organizations, and the military.
- The memorial's final design will be unveiled in 2026, aiming to honor the queen's life of service and her balance of tradition and modernity.
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der Standard DEIn St. James's Park in the heart of London, design legend Norman Foster is to create a memorial for Queen Elizabeth II.
A monument to the late Queen Elizabeth II is to be erected in London's St. James' Park, the heart of which is a bridge reminiscent of a special moment of her life.
The selection committee has made its choice among the 5 projects still in competition that have designed a monument in honour of the late British sovereign, who died in 2022 after 70 years on the throne. The successful project consists of several elements, including 2 imposing statues and a translucent bridge to be built at St James's Park, near Buckingham Palace. - What will the future memorial of Queen Elizabeth II to be erected in London look…
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Renowned UK architect Norman Foster has won a competition to design Britain's national memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II.Famed for designs that have fused technology and nature and transformed modern cityscapes, Foster, 90, said the opportunity was an “honour and a privilege”.The memorial will include a statue of the queen, a keen horsewoman, on...
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