Owner: The Air Force Memorial Foundation

U.S. Air Force Memorial

A paved plaza featuring vibrant green trees and towering, curved stainless steel spires reaching toward a cloudy blue sky. In the distant background, the Washington Monument is visible.

An emotionally powerful composition, the memorial honors those in the Air Force who have given their lives in defense of the Unites States. The design, sel­ected through a competition, organizes a meaningful sequence of experiences as visitors move through the landscape to the climactic central plaza with its contrail-inspired sculptural ensemble. The memorial site is […]