1. DESIGN IDEAS COMPETITION
Global War on Terror Memorial
Bucks County Court House
Doylestown, PA
Issue Date:
September 05, 2012
Submissions Due:
October 05, 2012
COMPETITION SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED
OCTOBER 19, 2012

2. INTRODUCTION:
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 175, Doylestown, Pennsylvania Memorial Fund, (Hereafter, “The
Fund”) in conjunction with the Commissioners of Bucks County and Gold Star Parents, are seeking to
erect a Global War on Terror (GWOT) Memorial to honor those from Bucks County who have given
their lives to defeat terror around the globe. With a high quality, UNIQUELY INSPIRED memorial,
accessible to the public, befitting the service and sacrifice of those memorialized. The memorial will
be located in the park at the current Bucks County Courthouse as an addition to the existing Memorials
to past wars.
Through a Competition, we are seeking a design idea/or design ideas that will provide the
blueprint to build a memorial creating a space of “solitude, respect, honor and remembrance.”
The intention of the Competition is to produce concepts, ideas and complete designs that can be used
to support a fundraising effort by The Fund. The Fund has engaged the Bucks County Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects as an advisor to the competition process and the chapter has
nominated two members as a liaison to the competition.
Additional information including Site Plan and GWOT Educational Material can be found at:
http://www.vfwpost175.org/page7
Submission Fee Schedule:
Student Fee: $20
Professional Fee: $50
Payment to be made on VFWPost175.org website via paypal
About The Global War on Terror Memorial Fund
The Fund is an organization specifically and solely created to ensure that Bucks County soldiers
who have lost their lives in the line of duty be honored in a fitting and respectful combined memorial
site that is accessible to the public.
About the Location
The project is a memorial to fallen soldiers in a historic location. Memorials to fallen soldiers in prior
wars are located in the park adjacent to the site of this Memorial. For that reason, this Memorial should
be considerate of the adjacent Memorials in scale. Elements consistent with those existing in the
park should be developed to convey the purpose of their service and must be represented in the final
product with dignity, honor, relevance and ease of understanding for all age groups.

3. PARAMETERS AND DESIGN COMPONENTS:
The following criteria are to be considered when preparing a response to this design ideas competition:
Parameters
The memorial should be located within the area located on the site plan (attached), approximately 437
square feet. Circulation paths may not be altered as part of the proposed design. Consideration should
be given to the existing landscaping (planters, trees and existing benches). No trees will be permitted to
be removed.
Design Components
We want a UNIQUE DESIGN unlike major previous war memorials (e.g., no Vietnam Wall, Marine
Corps memorial about Iwo Jima, etc.). The current GWOT memorials are often a repeat of what is used
in Iraq and Afghanistan: two desert boots, an M-16 and bayonet stuck into the sand; a helmet over the
top of the butt stock of the M-16. We're looking for a bold concept that shows what it was like to live and
fight in these ancient countries.
The following items should be considered in the design for the new memorial:
1. History.
The respondents should research the history of the Global War on Terror and the park. An attached
educational packet has been assembled by a local veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well
as the Gulf War. The design DOES NOT have to include concepts and elements from the packet; but
hopefully it may give you inspiration.
2. Site & Landscape.
The site is located in the park in front of the Bucks County Court House, immediately adjacent to a busy
intersection (Main Street and Court Street). The Global War on Terror Memorial site is closest to Main
Street and a heavily trafficked pedestrian sidewalk. The memorial should address visibility from multiple
angles and sides. The interactive nature of this experience is encouraged to be highlighted in the
memorial design. The proposed concept shall not exceed the height of the existing memorials, ten feet
(10’). The memorial concept/design may fill the entire plot set aside for the fund.
3. Memorial.
The names of fallen heroes (20 names) must be included in the design and adequate room must be
allowed for future expansion of up to 40 additional names, as the war is on-going at this time. The
names should be listed along with their branch of service, unit, and place (i.e. Iraq/Afghanistan).

4. 4. Seating.
There are adjacent benches for viewing of the memorial site.
5. Logos/symbols.
The logos, symbols or text representing the armed forces may be included if design appropriate.
6. Durability.
Designs should propose materials consistent with the nature of an outdoor public space and
memorial. Consideration should be given to its outdoor location and ease of maintenance. The
following materials are prohibited for maintenance reasons:
1. Sand
2. Wood
3. Gas flames (or flames of any kind)
4. Electrically powered lighting or mechanisms
5. Water
6. Paint

5. ELIGIBILITY
The design ideas competition is open to the public.
OWNERSHIP
Respondents to the competition agree that any ideas contained in winning or non‐ winning
submissions may be used by the sponsor. Respondents also agree that the design work and
materials submitted may be used to the extent the sponsor intends to use them.
EVALUATION OF ENTRIES
All competition entries will be evaluated based on the incorporation of the design components,
creativity, and overall visual appeal by a Selection Committee assembled by the VFW.
RECOGNITION
At the discretion of the Selection Committee, a competition winner or multiple competition winners
will be selected. The Selection Committee has appropriated $2,500 in prize money that can be
awarded at their discretion. The winner(s) will be acknowledged on the competition website and may
be recognized in print media.

6. QUESTIONS
All questions related to the competition are to be submitted via email to:
bucksgwotmemorial@gmail.com
Responses to all questions will be posted on the competition page at
http://www.vfwpost175.org/page7 on the date in the schedule.
Competition Schedule
Competition Issued: September 05, 2012
Deadline for Questions Due: September 12, 2012
Responses to Questions Posted: September 19, 2012
Competition Entries due: October 05, 2012 OCTOBER 19, 2012
Winner(s) Notified: mid‐October
Awards Ceremony: November 11, 2012 (Veteran’s Day)

7. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
Respondents to this competition must submit their materials via email to
bucksgwotmemorial@gmail.com by 4:00PM EST, October 05, 2012.
In order to be considered the following must be included:
1. Entry Form (PDF)
2. Design Intent (PDF)
‐ Includes a design intent statement
3. Presentation Board (PDF)
Organized on a single (1) 18 inch high and 24 inch wide board provided in PDF format. The
board must not include any identifying names or logos that would indicate the author of the work.
‐ Includes site plan showing entire park up to adjacent streets
‐ Includes detail plan at 1/2” scale
‐ Multiple, eye‐level perspective views
4. JPG’s of major views
‐ Must also include three (3) to five (5) JPG images selected from the board.

8. GWOT MEMORIAL ENTRY FORM
Name:
Student/Professional/Artist:
Contact Number:
Contact Email:
Academic Affiliation:
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9. SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"