CFA 15/SEP/05-6

Location

World War II Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Omaha Beach
Colleville-sur-Mer, France

Owner
American Battle Monuments Commission
Property
World War II Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Description
New visitor center
Review Type
Final
Previous Review

Letter

Dear General Nicholson:

During its last meeting of 15 September, the Commission of Fine Arts reviewed and approved the final design for a new visitors center at the World War II Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Omaha Beach, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. With the response to previous comments, the Commission members commented that the revised design responds sensitively to the site and will be an asset to the existing cemetery. Please submit the quotes to be inscribed on the exterior of the building for review when ready.

The Commission looks forward to review of other projects for the American Battle Monuments Commission. As always, the staff is available should you require guidance.

Sincerely,

/s/Thomas Luebke, AIA
Secretary

BG John W. Nicholson, US Army
Secretary, American Battle Monuments Commission
Courthouse Plaza, Suite 500
2300 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201

cc: David B. Greenbaum, FAIA, SmithGroup, Inc.