The UK Government has shortlisted five architectural firms to design a new memorial for Queen Elizabeth II to be located in St James' Park. With a construction budget of £23 million to £46 million, the memorial aims to honor her extraordinary life and provide a reflective space for visitors. The shortlisted firms include renowned studios such as Foster + Partners and Heatherwick Studio. Each will develop concepts due later this year, with the winning design announced in summer 2024, coinciding with what would have been the Queen's 100th birthday.
Founder and design director Thomas Heatherwick said, 'We're excited to be shortlisted for the memorial. Queen Elizabeth II was a remarkable leader, and our job as designers is to now capture her particular form of leadership and commitment to community, in an extraordinary place that millions of people can visit.'
The structure will be located in St James' Park, and is intended to 'celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's extraordinary life of service and provide a space for pause and reflection'.
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