Garner War Memorial

The proposed memorial speaks to visitors through basic elements of human experience: scale, permanence, stillness, and passage of time. The memorial is intended to be encountered at various distances through a processional sequence that slowly unveils different levels of understanding. The focal point of the memorial is a monumental weathering steel pavilion that stands as a significant landmark in the landscape, clearly visible from the road and park entrance. The pavilion reveals itself slowly upon approach an outdoor room. This open box is a window to the sky, reorienting the visitor’s posture of remembrance towards the heavens. The process ends with a contemplative seating area for rest, conversation, and reflection.

Architect: Kling Stubbins

Davin’s Role: Senior Design Architect