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Site of the Memorial
The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial is
located on a triangular island along Massachusetts Avenue on U.S. Park
Reservation Number 58. The memorial is directly across the road from
the Embassy of India. Defining the western tip of the triangular
site, the Memorial plaza and statue are set against the backdrop of the
existing canopy of trees including a 100-year-old Weeping Beech tree.
Memorial Plaza
Flanked by existing sidewalks which provide pedestrian access to the Memorial, the circular plaza is defined by gray granite pavers laid in a concentric pattern around the pedestal platform and statue. A six inch gray granite curb defines the plaza.
A low 5' long seat of ruby red granite is provided on the western side of the plaza. This gives the visitors a place to sit and reflect in direct view at the front of the statue.
Three inscription panels in ruby red granite, mounted on gray granite bases, are located on the eastern side of the plaza facing the park.
Based on the overall
environment of the site and the relationship of spaces and materials, the
architecture and sculptural aspects of the Memorial are designed to honour
Mahatma Gandhi's simplicity, his philosophy of nonviolence and his
commitment to world peace.
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