Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Wall

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The collaboration between AQL Landscape Design and Sinatra Murphy Pty Ltd transformed the design of the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Service Wall from a traditional black granite wall with 60,000 gold gilded etched names to a meaningful visual story that invites an audience beyond those who served. The 85-metre wall is composed of 108 glass art panels that describe Australia’s involvement in the war from 1962 to 1973.

The wall concept was developed through a series of workshops to establish the parameters of the artwork including size, imagery and composition, colour and texture, themes and sequence. This framework was resolved in accordance with the designers' proposal to create a modular system of an installation consisting of a precast concrete plinth to accommodate each 1500mm wide, 1900mm high and 25mm thick glass panel and approximately 200 poppies. A number of plinth types were designed to create the serpentine alignment, and the original landscape design was adjusted in response to the wall. Once the size of the 'canvas' was established the artwork was developed, approved by the Committee, and prepared for lamination in toughened glass. 

The wall consists of 106 wall panels divided into two parallel lengths, closed at each end with a title panel and another dedicating civilian organisations and personnel. It is a feature in the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk garden sharing a chronological story of mobilisation; the entry and expanding roles of the Navy and Air Force; the battles of Long Tan, Coral/Balmoral and Binh Ba, the TET Offensive, National Servicemen; life at the base of Nui Dat; the tracker dogs; dust-off and the medicos; R&R; and going home. The imagery from pictures taken during the tour is integrated with the 60,267 names of all Australians who served from the Army, Navy and Air Force. A stand-alone remembrance panel pays tribute to the 521 servicemen who lost their lives during the conflict

For the full story refer to Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Wall Brief.

Photography: Mark Wilson

AQL Landscape Design
Victoria
Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Wall
Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Wall
Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Wall
Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Wall
Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Wall
Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Wall

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Providing a variety of services, including landscape architecture, garden design and landscape construction, AQL has the knowledge to make sure your project is finished to the highest possible standard.

AQL Landscape Design & Construction has developed a reputation as a thoroughly professional multi-disciplinary team of Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, Horticulturists and Project Managers.

AQL Landscape Design prides itself in having strength in diversity. We have developed competent working relationships with our consultation team of technical and artistic advisors. All advisors are qualified experts in their profession and help to provide the finishing touches to our design process, ensuring original and realistic designs down to the finest detail.

The construction division at AQL has a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in constructing landscapes with a devotion to high-quality materials, efficient project management and a high level of artistry.

We have established a reputation for professionalism and quality workmanship on landscape projects ranging from small residential projects to large commercial, local government and infrastructure projects throughout metropolitan Melbourne and country Victoria.

We pride ourselves in quality control of all materials, the management process and skilled labour to achieve a seamless construction process and quality finished product.

Involvement in a wide range of projects throughout the country and metropolitan areas ensures that our personnel have gained experience in all aspects of the landscape industry and have a thorough understanding of the processes and issues that are important for efficient project completion. As a result of our experiences with local government projects, we have kept up to date with changing policies and practices, including those relating to environmental management and occupational health and safety. AQL Landscape Design staff liaise with council members, community groups and committees to ensure successful project outcomes.

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