The National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC covers more than seven acres, more than two-thirds of which are trees, plantings, and water.  The public portion of the Memorial is comprised of the central Rainbow Pool and Plaza, surrounded by a colonnade of stone pillars and arches; the Freedom Wall; the ceremonial entrance from 17th Street; a small, quiet Contemplation Area in the northwest corner of the Memorial area; and an information pavilion and a comfort station.

Design Architect:  Friedrich St. Florian
Associated Architect:  Hartman-Cox
Architect of Record:  Leo A. Daly
Landscape Architect: James van Sweden

Primary materials: 
Granite (six different types, with eight different finishes)
Bronze (with verdigre patina finish or medium satin directional textured finish)
Gold-plated cast stainless steel stars
65 foot tall bronze flagpoles
Factory-pre-patinated copper standing seam roofing
Watertight steel ships doors to equipment vault

Memorial Plaza Baldacchino Sculpture   Field of Stars   Atlantic Pavilion Pillars   View from Washington Monument   Pillars at Night

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