Wall of Remembrance — Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Wall of Remembrance, an addition to the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was dedicated July 27, 2022, adding over 43,000 American and Korean augmentee names; Hartman-Cox Architects and HealyKohler Design developed the interpretive and architectural elements, and Coldspring fabricated the granite panels.
| Venue | Korean War Veterans Memorial |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2022 |
| Technologies | tactile maps, solar-powered audio description |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hartman-cox-architects | Architecture | |
| HealyKohler Design | Interpretive Planning | wayside exhibits, interpretive themes, tactile maps, audio description |
| HealyKohler Design | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding | exterior interpretive graphics and signage |
| coldspring | Fabrication | granite panel fabrication and material supply (Academy Black Granite) |
Description
The addition includes wayside exhibits providing historical context, interpretive graphics and media, tactile maps of the memorial and the Korean Peninsula, and audio descriptions delivered via solar-powered speakers.