A design by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma & Associates and Singapore headquartered firm K2LD Architects has won a competition for Singapore’s Founders’ Memorial.
The duo’s winning design, which was deemed the best out of 193 entries, focuses on a path that represents Singapore’s journey from its founding fathers to the present day, with spaces for milestones in the nation’s history.
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The 13,700 sq m scheme aims to be a "living memorial" that can be "owned by each new generation of Singaporeans", according to Kengo Kuma.
The project includes a museum, visitor centre and multiple paths that weave between the architecture and landscape before merging at the centre of the memorial.
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The development will be connected to local transport and the publicly accessible Bay East Garden.
Lee Tzu Yang, the chair of the Founders’ Memorial Committee, said: "The winning design is sensitive and functional, and embodies the spirit and values of Singapore’s founding team of leaders. It is a unique design, incorporating landscape and architecture, that brings visitors on a journey of discovery."
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Construction of the Founders’ Memorial is due to begin in 2022 and be completed in 2027.
Images courtesy of Kengo Kuma & Associates and K2LD Architects