National war Memorial, New Delhi, INDIA.

1. A tribute to Indian soldiers and a showcase of the nation’s
military culture, customs, traditions and history. A state of
the art which to be a ‘must visit’ landmark for those visiting
New Delhi. To eulogise military martyrs, heroes and leaders and
chronicle the course of Indian military history. The components
of the Indian Armed Forces and their campaigns, victories,
memories, equipment, are eternalised for perpetuating the memory
of the Services, to become a source of inspiration for future
generations.
N AT I O N A L W A R M E M O R I A L

2. FIRST KASHMIR WAR OF 1947-48:
The war was fought between India and Pakistan over
the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir from 1947
to 1948.
THE SINO-INDIAN WAR:
This was a war between China and India that
occurred in 1962. A disputed
Himalayan border was the main pretext for war.
THE INDO-PAKISTANI WAR OF 1965:
It was a culmination of skirmishes that took place
between April 1965 and September 1965 between
Pakistan and India.
INDO-PAKISTANI WAR OF 1971:
It was a military confrontation
between India and Pakistan that occurred during
the liberation war in East Pakistan from 3
December 1971 to the fall of Dacca (Dhaka) on 16
December 1971.
KARGIL WAR:
It was an armed conflict between India and
Pakistan that took place between May and July 1999
in the Kargil district of Kashmir and elsewhere
along the Line of Control (LOC).
TOWER OR COLUMN
From History Towers and Columns are best symbol of
Victory in Wars.
VIJAYA STAMBHA
1448
BERLIN VICTORY COLUMN
1873
VICTORY SQUARE, MINSK
1954
POST INDEPENDENCE WAR OF INDIA

3. TOWER OR COLUMN
From History Towers and
Columns are best symbol
of Victory in Wars.
PENTAGON
Pentagon shape tower is a
significance of 5 major Wars
India has faced after
Independence.
A Vertical cut has
been added on the
tower to give the
direct view of India
Gate.
THE TOWER OF GALLANTRY
PRESIDENT HOUSE
SITE
SURROUNDING
S
VEHICULAR
MOVEMENT
The Tower Of Gallantry. A monument for those who have done unbelievable works selflessly for the Nation only.
FORM DEVELOPMENT

4. The site is on the most prime location of INDIA, straight opposite to President house with India in between, so the
challenge was to provide on of the best public space on 26 acre land as a marker for the recital of heroism of soldiers
of Indian armed forces. An underpass is provide that connects the war memorial to war museum.
LOCATION: Lawn 1,2,&3 adjacent to India Gate, New Delhi.
AREA: 26 acres (adding both lawn 1&2)
CLIMATE: Humid Sub tropical climate
Long Hot Summer, cold short winter.
TEMPERATURE: 5 to 40°C with the lowest and highest
temperatures ever recorded being –
2.2°C and 48.4°C.
The monthly mean temperatures range from
13 to 32°C.
RAINFALL: The average annual rainfall is approx. 714mm.
Rainy season in the months from July to September.
WATER LEVEL: 10m below ground level.
Winds: The prevailing winds are predominantly from north-west
both in summers and in winters.
The main bearing monsoon winds are from the east and
south-east.

5. A pentagonal
tower standing on
black marble
hexagon base. The
Hexagon have the
last messages of
our soldiers
recorded on
telecom.
To get interact
with the most

6. This is public space completely covered with grasses and trees.
Sculptures of soldiers are placed in action of war to maintain the
heroic, gallantry and proud mood, this area is on the right side
from entrance and provide a good space to relax and rest.

7. This space is dedicated to those soldiers who have been awarded with PARAM
Veer Chakra (The highest military award). Till now 14 heroes of the country
have been awarded, their statue is been placed here on a platform where
information about their heroic act is written, extra space is provided for
the soldiers, who will be awarded in future.

8. A public
space of
pentagona
l shape
telling
the
great
stories
of wars
of India.

9. The glass boxes are laid on the ground. To show that wars are not only for the chapters of
history but ultimate bravery to protect the nation.
A Sculpture showing the
pain of partition of 1947,
which was the main reason
for first Kashmir war.
OPERATION BISON: Another Sculpture showing how 7th
light cavalry attack on enemy after failure of
operation Duck by 77th parachute brigade.

10. A water body divided in to two part by a pathway is placed behind
the tower in away that shadow of tower falls in to the water as
well as the reflection of towers on the water body.

11. The walls on which 70,000 martyrs name are carved on the black granite stone
wall. On the center of this courtyard a black granite store is placed on the
ground with floating water on it, the water goes deeper and deeper dedicated to
sacrifice of soldiers.