The Cold War Veteran’s Memorial is located on the site of the Pritzker Archives in Somers, Wisconsin. In recognition of the profound complexity of the Cold War, our proposal draws from a range of meaningful artifacts and imagery from the era to create an immersive experience — evoking a range of cultural associations organized as set of circular ‘orbits’ through the landscape. From its formal structure to its shaped surroundings, the memorial emerges from the ground to become an architectural tribute to the veterans, embodying the dedication, optimism, and hope of the American Cold War experience.
Team:
Architect: Oyler Wu Collaborative
Other participants: Nous Engineering, Zahner, Quarra Stone
