The Founders' Memorial is slated to open in 2027.

What is the Founders' Memorial?

The Founders’ Memorial will feature an integrated gallery and garden.

The memorial will commemorate the values and ideals exemplified by Singapore’s first-generation leaders.

It will also feature key personalities who played important roles in Singapore’s path to independence and had a vital part to play in the early years of Singapore’s nation-building process.

It will be constructed on a five-hectare site in Bay East Garden, situated in the Marina Bay area, and made accessible to all visitors.

What are the shortlisted designs?

A two-stage international architectural design competition was launched by the National Heritage Board, Singapore, to invite design proposals for the Founders’ Memorial.

Five designs have been shortlisted for selection:

8DGE + RSP Architects

Envisioned as a circle rising above the landscaped podium, this design represents a beacon guiding Singapore into the future.

Beneath the circular structure, there is a podium called Origin, which is an open space where visitors are channelled into the centre.

Cox Architecture + archictects61

This design is inspired by the Singapore flag, as the site is marked by five pathways, representing the five stars and the memorial representing the crescent moon.

Each pathway commemorates the ideals represented by each star on the flag.

DP Architects

This design is shaped like a cradle, inspired by the hands of our founding fathers nurturing the nation into what it is today.

It nestles the Singapore skyline in its cusp.

Johnson Pilton Walker + RDC Architects

This design evokes the image of a crescent moon rising out of the earth. It is set on the water and amidst the gardens and skyline views.

A central plaza allows visitors to gather to honour the past and the diversity of Singapore's people.

Kengo Kuma & Associates + K2LD Architects

Using the concept of journeying down a path, multiple paths shape the architecture and landscape of this design.

This allows visitors to learn and reflect as they move towards the memorial amphitheatre for milestone events, retracing our founders' legacy.

You can see more details about the proposals in Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu's post here:

Which one will be selected?

The shortlisted designs are currently being showcased via 3D models and videos in a roving showcase across the island, which started from IMM Mall in Jurong East on Nov. 4.

The showcase is currently situated at the National Museum of Singapore till Dec. 1.

It will then move to the following areas for public viewing until Dec. 29:

Toa Payoh HDB Hub Mall, Atrium: Dec. 2 to Dec. 8

Waterway Point, The Cove: Dec. 9 to Dec. 20

Our Tampines Hub Festive Walk West & Festive South: Dec. 23 to Dec. 29

Public feedback is currently being gathered for the consideration of the jury panel that will evaluate the five designs.

The winning design will be announced in Jan. or Feb. 2020.

You can vote for the design that you like here until the end of Dec. 2019.

Top image via Grace Fu's Facebook post