Bonfire Memorial project client
Texas A&M Bonfire Memorial, College Station
Texas A&M University
architect
Overland Partners Architects Bob Shemwell, FAIA; Jeff Russell, AIA; Giorgio Colussi;
design team
Erik Christianson; Stephen J. Daly; Michael Rey contractor
Madison Construction
construction manager consultants
Browning Construction
Busby & Associates (cost estimator); Bos Lighting
Design (lighting); Haynes Whaley Associates (structural); Kroll Schiff & Associates (security); The Planning, Research, and Design Group (exhibit design); Mitchell & Morgan (civil); Spencer J. Buchanan Associates (geotechnical); CCRD (MEP) photographer
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On Nov. 18, 1999, the 55-foot-tall stack under construction for the annual Bonfire collapsed, killing 12 Texas A&M students and injuring 27 others. The memorial is intended to open outside eyes to a deep, strong spirit and tradition that has united thousands of Aggies. Twelve gates stand, oriented in the direction of the hometowns of the 12 fallen men and women. Twenty-seven panels complete the full circle representing the ring of Aggies who each year reunite to celebrate the Bonfire tradition. Entering the circle through one of the portals, the visitor fills the void created by the loss of an Aggie. While centering on the Bonfire tragedy, the memorial will continue to remind and reinforce this spirit that bonds Aggies of the past, present, and future.
Frank White Photography
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