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A render of Heatherwick Studio's proposed Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Bridge across the Thames, a design that reimagines the conventional river crossing as a dynamic, living structure covered in planting — part of the studio's broader vision of architecture that feels grown rather than built
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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Bridge Proposed by Heatherwick Studio

Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered for generations, and in the UK, her cultural and monarch importance is being celebrated with a memorial bridge in London.

A range of top architectural and design firms have submitted proposals for the memorial. Heatherwick Studio’s design is our favorite, with a dramatic form called the Bridge of Togetherness.

The design is a collaboration between Heatherwick and sculptor Halima Cassell, landscape designers MRG Studio and engineering studios Webb Yates and Arup.

Eight uniquely sculptural lilies surround a sculpture of the Queen, which is located in  St James’s Park.

Additional designs for a bridge memorial have been submitted by Foster + Partners and WilkinsonEyre.

Aerial view of a large, flower-shaped public pavilion surrounded by a serene lake and lush greenery, with people walking and enjoying the space.
A serene park scene featuring a bridge with large, mushroom-like structures illuminated at dusk, surrounded by lush trees and a calm body of water.

Heatherwick Studio’s “Bridge of Togetherness” is one of five proposals shortlisted for London’s new Queen Elizabeth II memorial.

The memorial will be constructed in St James’ Park, overlooked by Buckingham Palace. 

A scenic park view featuring autumn foliage, a large tree, and a unique pavilion with sculptural elements beside a serene pond. People are walking along pathways and observing the natural landscape.

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