frank gehry to modify eisenhower memorial design as project moves forward

frank gehry will remain involved in the design of washington DC’s eisenhower memorial, after the family of the 34th president of the united states finally announced their support for the project. eisenhower’s family had expressed reservations concerning the project, until a new theme and proposed redesign was put forward by former secretary of state james baker III.

all images courtesy of the eisenhower memorial

the eisenhower memorial commission will now work with architect frank gehry to begin making the agreed upon modifications. while gehry’s current design includes a steel tapestry and two stone carvings with statues, the new elements will include a representation of the site of eisenhower’s allied command of the D-day landings in normandy, and a renewed focus on the former president’s home state of kansas.

the current design includes a steel tapestry and two stone carvings with statues

‘I believe we have reached an excellent compromise and that the proposed modification appropriately honor eisenhower, kansas’ favorite son, as both general and president,’ said senator pat roberts, chairman of the eisenhower memorial commission. ‘the commission is extremely grateful to secretary james a. baker III, a member of our esteemed advisory committee, for his work with the eisenhower family in creating a compromise that makes all parties pleased with the outcome and proud to move forward together.’

the memorial is set to be positioned at the center of a four-acre urban park

the memorial is set to be positioned at the center of eisenhower square, a four-acre urban park located at the base of capitol hill. it is hoped that the memorial would be completed in time to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-day, on june 6, 2019. see designboom’s previous coverage of the project here.

it is hoped that the memorial would be completed by june, 2019

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