National World War II Memorial

Client: <a href="http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/100000" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> U.S. General Services Administration
Location: Washington, DC
Architect: Leo A Daly
Awards: Associated General Contractors (AGC), Build America Award

Iconic World War II Memorial honors fallen and wounded veterans

This award-winning $100,692,000 memorial incorporates innovative construction, unique design, prominent location, and great historical significance. The unique design was created by Friedrich St. Florian, the design architect, and executed by Leo A Daly, the architect and engineer of record. The memorial’s architecture is unique with various artistic elements and materials symbolizing various aspects of the war.

Project Overview

Elements include a wall of 4,000 gold stars representing the Americans who died in battle during World War II
24 bronze bas-relief panels that depict scenes from World War II
56 granite pillars representing states and jurisdictions that fought in the war are adorned with bronze wreaths
Completed ahead of schedule, facilitating the Memorial’s Dedication on May 29, 2004

The savings associated with Gilbane’s recommended approach was estimated at more than $3 million with an 8+ months reduction in construction duration.