The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial | Foster + Partners

Foster + Partners’ proposal honours Queen Elizabeth II’s ability to unite people, communities, and nations. The journey through a tranquil family of Royal gardens is inspired by John Nash’s original romantic landscape, unified by a natural stone tessellated path from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth that meanders to cater to both commuters and visitors. New figurative sculptures of Queen Elizabeth II and Her Majesty alongside Prince Philip at Birdcage Walk, mark the relocated Marlborough Gate and Prince Philip Gate. Between the gates, the Commonwealth Garden and Yinka Shonibare’s Wind Sculpture define a space for reflection and shared experience; the Community Garden’s artistic installations celebrate the diversity of the United Kingdom; and the Unity Bridge is a jewel crowning the path and Memorial journey. Throughout, the Queen’s voice is ever present through audio installations and inscriptions, alongside an ever-evolving digital conservatory, accessible from the site, or anywhere in the world.

With Yinka Shonibare and Michel Desvigne Paysagiste.