CSO and Olin are honored to share that The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial received an American Architecture Award from The Chicago Athenaeum!
CSO has been involved in the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial project since 2012, with CSO Principal, Randy Schumacher, leading the design efforts that enabled Congressional approval for the memorial.
The memorial honors the heroic service of the American armed forces and their coalition partners through a thoughtful design that guides visitors along a “left hook” circulation pattern, inspired by the famed flanking maneuver that helped lead to the end of the war. Set within the National Mall, the memorial’s curving walls and shaded grove create a tranquil and reflective sanctuary where visitors can reflect and honor this significant event in history.
Learn more about the project here.
