Aotea Square is a civic square in the heart of Auckland’s central business district in New Zealand.
Aotea Square Becomes an Economic and Cultural Hub of Auckland
A Cultural and Economic Gateway
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American Enterprise Art Park Transforms a Space in Des Moines
Showcasing the Power of Icons and Imagery
Des Moines is home to multiple sculpture parks, and while the American Enterprise Art Park might not be the biggest, it is nonetheless especially unique. Eleven sculptures have been installed across the yard to completely transform what would otherwise just be an empty space in front of the building. Doing so has come to represent […]
“Free Stamp” is More Than Just the World’s Largest Rubber Stamp for Cleveland, Ohio
An Icon of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio is home to many monuments that are inherently linked to the identity of the city, and the “Free Stamp” has become similarly tied to the region. The massive, nearly 50-foot red stamp with the word “free” printed on the bottom has a history that is directly related to some other notable monuments and […]
Monumentous Potential: Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece
Potential to Create a Modern Icon of Greece
As one of the most important modern areas in the city of Athens, Syntagma Square has become a hub of activity for the capital of Greece. Buses, trolleys, trams, and the metro all stop in Syntagma Square, while sitting in the shadow of the Greek Parliament building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier helps […]
Paseo de la Reforma Connects the Culture and Economy of Mexico City
More than an Avenue, Boulevard or Street
Like other famous streets across the world that range from the Champs-Élysées in Paris to the Auto Tour in Gettysburg, Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City was designed with a very specific purpose in mind. Known locally as Reforma, the boulevard was intended to connect various parts of the city while simultaneously signifying a […]
Alameda Central Becomes an Immortal Icon for Mexico City
An Immortal Icon for Mexico City
As one of the oldest parks in all of the Americas, Alameda Central in Mexico City has quite a history. It has been a marketplace, an area exclusively reserved for the nobility, a place to celebrate the triumph of war and is today a serene location where residents and visitors can go to enjoy this […]
Old Town Albuquerque Turns a Neighborhood into a Monument
Experiencing the History and Culture of Albuquerque
Old Town was the first neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, having been established when the area was settled. This history, along with Old Town Plaza, has become a central feature of the area with numerous shops, galleries, events and restaurants literally and figuratively built around these elements. Doing so has provided residents and visitors with […]