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International design competition launched for new Cold War Veterans Memorial in Somers, Wis.

An international design competition launched at the beginning of the month by the Pritzker Military Museum & Library located in Chicago, invites designers to submit design concepts for the new Cold War Veterans Memorial in Somers, Wisconsin.

This memorial will be a critical piece of the Pritzker Archives and Memorial Park Center currently under development. Design submissions will be accepted until June 15, 2021.

The Cold War Veterans Memorial's intention is to create permanent recognition that stimulates ongoing thought and study that honors American military and civilians who served and sacrificed during the Cold War era (1945-1991). In line with the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's mission, the Cold War Veterans Memorial aims to increase the public understanding of military history.

"The memorial will be a publicly accessible display where citizens can honor, reflect and learn about the bravery and sacrifice displayed to further the freedom that our country enjoys," states Donald J. Stastny, FAIA, competition manager. The contestants will be required to provide a conceptual design that not only embraces the mission and vision of the memorial, but also serves as a visual attraction for future visitors."

Design competition

The design competition is a juried, two-stage process lasting from April to October 2021, with the results announced publicly in November 2021.

Stage I is an open call for design concepts for the memorial, which will be submitted electronically. The jury will evaluate the concepts in a blind review and select four to six finalists to participate in Stage II.

In Stage II, the selected finalists will evolve their concepts for the memorial to create fully defined designs. All information on the design competition, including the design manual, process, regulations, and directions on how to submit designs, can be found at www.coldwarveteransmemorial.org.

Pritzker Archives & Memorial Park Center

The Pritzker Archives and Memorial Park Center was created out of a need for additional space to house some of the circulating book collection and the archival collections of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and will be completed in phases over an estimated ten years.

The first phase of the project will include the Pritzker Military Archives Center to house the collections and provide workspace for the continued curation for future exhibits; Commercial Archives based on demand where private collectors, public institutions, and others may store their archives; the Midwest Firearms Education & Training Center; a Community Green Space expertly landscaped with walking and biking paths; and the Cold War Veterans Memorial.

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About the Cold War Veterans Memorial

In line with the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's mission, the Cold War Veterans Memorial aims to increase the public understanding of military history. It will be a lasting tribute to the courage and tenacity found in the U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel who faithfully and honorably served during the Cold War era, September 2, 1945, to December 26, 1991. The Memorial will be a publicly accessible display where citizens can honor, reflect, and learn about the bravery and sacrifice displayed to further our country's freedom. To learn more, visit www.coldwarveteransmemorial.org.

About Pritzker Archives & Memorial Park Center

Located in Somers, Wisconsin, The Pritzker Archives & Memorial Park Center supports the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's mission of preserving the past, present and future of the citizen soldier. This state-of-the-art archive center is a space to restore, preserve, and provide storage for collections that include books, artifacts and other historic materials. Other components of the project include a +9,000 square-foot Gallery that will display exhibits drawing from the Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago, Commercial Archives, a Midwest Firearms Education & Training Center, Cold War Veterans Memorial, and community green space. To learn more, visit www.pritzkerarchivespark.com.

About the Pritzker Military Museum & Library

Located in Chicago, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library is open to the public and features an extensive collection of books, artifacts, and rotating exhibits covering many eras and branches of the military. From its founding in 2003, it is a center where citizens and soldiers learn about the military's history and role in a democracy. The Museum & Library is a non-partisan, non-government information center supported by its members and sponsors. Each year, the Museum & Library awards the prestigious Pritzker Military Museum & Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing to recognize a living author who has made a significant contribution to the understanding of military history, including military affairs.

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