Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Art & Entertainment | Book Reviews | Education | Entertainment Video | Health | Lifestyle | Sport | Sport Video | Search

 

National Erebus Memorial designers shortlisted

National Erebus Memorial designers shortlisted

Six designers for the National Erebus Memorial have been selected to proceed to the next stage in which their design will be developed, announced Chair of the National Erebus Memorial Design Panel Paul James.
“We’ve had great interest in this Memorial, with more than 30 firms, designers and artists around the country tendering their interest,” Paul James says.

“The Panel looked at a number of criteria when evaluating the expressions of interest, including the designers’ creative processes, relevant experience and references.

“The next step is for the shortlisted designers to be provided with information from the family members of the Erebus victims, and to develop a concept to submit to the Panel. The designers will present visuals, taking into account financial, environmental and town planning requirements. A preferred design will be announced in May 2019.”

The submissions in the next stage will become anonymous to the Design Panel and will remain so until the final design is selected.

Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is responsible for creating the National Erebus Memorial, which will be completed in early 2020. A site has been chosen on a lawn area at Auckland’s Dove-Myer Robinson Park / Taurarua Pā, commonly known as the Parnell Rose Gardens.

The Erebus accident of 1979 remains one of New Zealand's worst accidents in terms of loss of life. Find out more about the National Erebus Memorial on the Ministry for Culture and Heritage website.

Ends

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Culture Headlines | Health Headlines | Education Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • CULTURE
  • HEALTH
  • EDUCATION
 
 
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Auckland
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.