Offering one of the best views of Notre Dame and containing an important legacy of Paris, Square René Viviani is literally built upon the history of France. Providing lush greenery in the summer and a prime location for events and activities throughout the year, Square René Viviani highlights how a space can utilize the surroundings […]
Constructed by Louis XIV to serve as a grandiose square that would embody absolute power in the very heart of Paris, what is now known as Place Vendôme (Vendome Square) has honored different people and events over the centuries. The space highlights what it can mean for an area to create an identity that is […]
As the largest square in Paris, the Place de la Concorde is notable for both its history and the distinctive monuments that it features. Like other squares that feature significant history as well incredible monuments, the Place de la Concorde has become an important draw for Paris that attracts residents and tourists for different reasons. […]
Located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in Paris, Tuileries Garden (Jardin des Tuileries) has become one of Paris’s most popular green spaces. The Gardens have become known as a place where Parisians can celebrate, take a walk and relax amidst beautiful artwork. Visitors have these options as well, but they can […]
As the world’s largest and the most visited museum, the Louvre Museum has become a landmark like no other, featuring incredible pieces of art and history to become a landmark for Paris. While the Louvre Pyramid was created to better serve the audiences that visit the Louvre on a daily basis, the striking form and […]
Sculptures of all types and sizes have come to define the spaces where they’ve been constructed, but their impact is often felt beyond these spaces to provide an identity that an entire community can embrace. Whether they become icons of an area or simply compel people to take a picture, these pieces can make a […]
Sitting along the west bank of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri, the Gateway Arch dominates the space in multiple ways. Taking its name from the role that St. Louis played as a “Gateway to the West” in the 1800s, the Arch has enabled incredible experiences for visitors and completely transformed the city. Completed […]