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 […]
Category: Monumentous Identity
The Monument to Peter the Great Provides an Identity for an Antwerp Community
A statue of Peter the Great defines a section of the Kloosterstraat, which is one of the most popular streets in Antwerp, Belgium. Providing audiences with a sense of history as well as an identity that makes it distinct in the city and region, the Monument to Peter the Great is an incredible example of […]
Two Immovable Heads Provide an Identity for Rokin Plaza
Rokin Plaza is a retail complex in Amsterdam that defines the Rokin area of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Located on the Rokin canal, this plaza would be just like another other in the city but the large Two Immovable Heads sculpture by Mark Manders has provided it with an identity that has been able to cultivate […]
Rembrandt Square Defines the Identity of a Hub of Activity in Amsterdam
One of the busiest squares in the city of Amsterdam, Rembrandt Square (Rembrandtplein in Dutch) features a variety of activities and things to do for both residents and visitors. Defined by a sculpture of the famous Dutch painter, the landmark highlights what it can mean for a monument to define an identity that resonates in […]
Hermann Park Provides an Identity for Houston Across the Eras
Recognized as the most historically significant public green space in the city, Hermann Park has become an essential element of Houston, Texas. Featuring an assortment of landmarks and ways for audiences to interact with the space and one another, Hermann Park has provided the city with an identity that has grown and changed over the […]
Johnny Jordaanplein Personifies the Identity of an Amsterdam Neighborhood
Johnny Jordaanplein, also known as Johnny Jordaan Square, is a public square dedicated to the famous Dutch folk singer located in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It has provided this neighborhood with a place to gather and relax while also being inherently connected to the identity of the entire district, resonating in distinct […]
Heroes Plaza Defines an Identity for Pueblo as the “Home of Heroes”
Four life-sized bronze statues have come to define a space and identity for Pueblo, Colorado. Representing winners of the highest military award, the landmarks that make up Heroes Plaza personify the “Home of Heroes” theme that the city of Pueblo had previously adopted, bringing to life an identity that has cultivated a sense of connection […]