The National Capital Authority (NCA) has announced plans to establish a new memorial in Canberra honouring Marion Mahony Griffin and Walter Burley Griffin for their contributions to the city’s design.
The memorial will be located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, at the eastern edge of Commonwealth Park. According to the NCA, it will be both visible and accessible from the R. G. Menzies Walk, and will offer views of key sites envisioned by the Griffins – including the lake, the land axis and the backdrop of the Brindabella Range.
The project’s design will be led by Oculus, working with artist Callum Morton of Monash Art Projects and builder Eifer. The team is set to begin work on a preliminary design, while an advisory panel has been established to provide specialist knowledge and guidance to the project.
A communique from the NCA stated that the memorial will honour not only the Griffins’ role in shaping Canberra’s design, but also their broader contributions to city planning, architecture and landscape design.
“A concerted effort will be made to ensure both Marion and Walter are recognised equally for the contribution they made to their professional partnership, and both are given equal prominence in the commemoration,” said the NCA.
The announcement of the new memorial follows the unveiling of a vision for the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, prepared by Turf Design Studio and released in April 2025.
The memorial is anticipated to be complete in 2026.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
