Created to honor all who served in the Korean War, the Brooklyn Korean War Veterans Plaza has transformed what would otherwise be an empty or non-descript plaza in Brooklyn, New York. By creating a place for audiences to relax and connect with a legacy of the region, the landmark highlights what it can mean for […]
Honoring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence, the Freedom Monument is the most notable attraction in Riga, Latvia. Symbolizing Latvian statehood, national unity and independence, the Freedom Monument has been able to cultivate engagement with residents and visitors in distinct but equally powerful ways. Celebrating Latvia’s Battle for Freedom The Latvian War of […]
The Monument of Remembrance has become a symbol of Luxembourg City that is recognized across the entire country of Luxembourg thanks to the Gëlle Fra (Luxembourgish for ‘Golden Lady’) sculpture that tops the piece. What had been created as a memorial has instead become an icon in a way that has come to drive revenue […]
The Vodnik Monument has cultivated a sense of community directly and indirectly in Ljubljana, Slovakia. The defining feature of the Ljubljana Central Market as well as an icon utilized by businesses in the area, the Vodnik Monument has provided an identity for an area and the entire city in ways that have created opportunity and […]
Born and raised in modern-day Croatia, the city of Zagreb has embraced the legacy of Nicola Tesla in meaningful ways. While numerous museums are dedicated to his technical genius, the Nikola Tesla Monument celebrates something much bigger for audiences and to the entire country. The Genius of Nikola Tesla Best known for his contributions to […]
The Three Crosses Memorial can be seen from all across the city of Vilnius in Lithuania. These three white, concrete crosses represent a simple but powerful connection to a local legend that has become a symbol recognized across the region, highlighting what it can mean to see a legacy personified. Connected to a Local Legend […]
Built to honor the elite soldiers who fought during World War I, the Latvian Riflemen Monument dominates an old town square in the center of Riga in Latvia. Tied to a controversial era of the city and country, the monument highlights what it can mean for a landmark to help transform a space while staying […]