Following an international competition, a jury of 12 members selected a team led by the world-renowned architect, Sir David Adjaye, to deliver the project.
Horticultural specialist, Sophie Leguil, described the winning design as ‘one of the most intrusive in terms of the landscape of the park’.
Nearly 2,500 people have now backed the petition, which calls on the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation to reconsider its plans for the site. The petition’s organisers are strongly supportive of plans to build a memorial but believe Victoria Tower Gardens to be the wrong choice.
Concerns have also been raised that construction of the Memorial will spell the end for what is considered a vital green space in the heart of London.
Sir Peter Bazalgette, the chair of the Holocaust Memorial Foundation told City News:
‘The Jury was unanimous in awarding this competition to Sir David Adjaye and Ron Arad and their highly skilled and passionate team. Their ability to use architecture to create an emotionally powerful experience, their understanding of the complexity of the Holocaust and their desire to create a living place as well as a respectful memorial to the past and its surroundings, will combine to create a new national landmark for generations to come’.
In 2015, the coalition government led by David Cameron commissioned a report on how to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten.
Victoria Tower Gardens was later named as the best spot for the £50 million memorial, which is set to include a subterranean learning centre.
If construction goes to plan, the new landmark will be completed by 2021.
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Following an international competition, a jury of 12 members selected a team led by the world-renowned architect, Sir David Adjaye, to deliver the project.
Horticultural specialist, Sophie Leguil, described the winning design as ‘one of the most intrusive in terms of the landscape of the park’.
Nearly 2,500 people have now backed the petition, which calls on the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation to reconsider its plans for the site. The petition’s organisers are strongly supportive of plans to build a memorial but believe Victoria Tower Gardens to be the wrong choice.
Concerns have also been raised that construction of the Memorial will spell the end for what is considered a vital green space in the heart of London.
Sir Peter Bazalgette, the chair of the Holocaust Memorial Foundation told City News:
‘The Jury was unanimous in awarding this competition to Sir David Adjaye and Ron Arad and their highly skilled and passionate team. Their ability to use architecture to create an emotionally powerful experience, their understanding of the complexity of the Holocaust and their desire to create a living place as well as a respectful memorial to the past and its surroundings, will combine to create a new national landmark for generations to come’.
In 2015, the coalition government led by David Cameron commissioned a report on how to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten.
Victoria Tower Gardens was later named as the best spot for the £50 million memorial, which is set to include a subterranean learning centre.
If construction goes to plan, the new landmark will be completed by 2021.
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