A small figure of a skipper standing atop of stone pedestal defines the Maritime Monument ‘D’n Ouwe’ in Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands. By providing a distinct identity to an otherwise empty patch of waterfront in such an imaginative way, the monument showcases how a simple landmark can both connect and attract audiences. “The Old One” […]
Created as a symbol against oppression and persecution of lesbians and gay men anywhere in the world, the Gay Rights Monument resides near the historical city center of The Hague in the Netherlands. Also referred to as the International Homomonument, the monument has become a symbol for a community as well as a place for […]
Eindhoven is the fifth-largest city in the Netherlands but arguably the most notable element of the city is it being the birthplace of Philips, the Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation, which was founded in Eindhoven in 1891. This legacy has shaped the city in numerous ways, some of which can be directly seen in the monuments […]
Residing just outside of the Bijenkorf department store in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, the Eindhoven Living Square provides audiences with a place to relax but is also connected to a larger vision for the entire space. This connection highlights what it can mean to imagine a new way to connect people and places in ways […]
The National Merchant Marine Memorial dominates the Boompjeskade, near the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. Called ‘De Boeg‘ (The Bow) by many in the community, the monument honors all Dutch seamen who died during World War II in a way that physically resonates across the space while also making a major impact on the hearts and […]
A statue of Peter the Great defines the entrance of the Veerhaven on the Westerkade in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Providing an identity to the area, it highlights how a simple monument can enable connections with spaces and entire communities. A Gift to the City of Rotterdam Presented as a gift from the Russian Federation to […]
With huge monuments honoring the elimination of the Scheldt toll and small ones celebrating individuals like Peter the Great and characters such as Nello & Patrasche, there are numerous landmarks of note located all across Antwerp in Belgium. The city contains a variety of pieces that are as historic as they are significant, allowing audiences […]