SWT Design

The National Memorial of Military Ascent was formally dedicated on Saturday, June 6, in Grafton, Illinois.

Designed as an immersive experience, the memorial commemorates the D-Day assault on Pointe Du Hoc through sculpture, stone, landscape, and narrative. Working alongside Henderson Associates Architects, SWT Design helped to shape a memorial where architecture, sculpture, and landscape become one, guiding visitors through a powerful journey of remembrance, reflection, and honor.

From the first approach to the final ascent, every material, texture, and view was carefully considered to create a meaningful connection to one of history’s most courageous acts.

We are honored to have contributed to a place that celebrates the sacrifice, service, and legacy of our nation’s veterans.

Thank you to our partners in the project: Henderson Associates Architects, Inc, Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab, Inc., Reed Burkett Lighting Design, Carolina Bronze Sculpture, Inc., and the City of Grafton, IL .

Our St. Louis office roof garden is in full bloom.

What looks like a rooftop retreat is also a working test bed. We use this space to trial different soil depths, plant species, and tray systems for less intensive green roof installations, so we can bring that hands-on knowledge to future projects.

Prickly pear, fame flower, and lead plant are among the species currently thriving up here, supporting pollinators, slowing stormwater, and making it a pretty great place to take a lunch break.

Our St. Louis office got moving for Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day. Whether you rode to work or not, we hope you're able to get outside today. Maybe even on a trail or greenway we've worked on.

Thanks to Trailnet for organizing. See you out there.