Seaport Village is designed to be the link between San Diego’s Bay and the downtown core of the city. It is a unique property with walkways and beautiful plazas along with convenient parking and transportation stops. Featuring 50-plus diverse shops, 13 unique eateries and outdoor entertainment, Seaport Village highlights was it means for an area […]
Category: Monumentous Identity
The Champs-Elysées Becomes the Most Beautiful Avenue in the World
From the “Elysian Fields” of Greek Mythology to a Center of Paris
Officially known as Avenue des Champs-Élysées (“Avenue of the Elysian Fields” in French), the Champs-Élysées is an avenue in Paris, France that runs from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Almost two kilometers long and seventy meters wide, the fame and notoriety it has established have allowed it to become recognized and […]
Place Vendôme Utilizes French History and Notoriety to Become a Landmark of Paris
From King Louis XIV to Napoleon to the Paris Commune
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 […]
The Louvre Pyramid Comes to Define the Identity of the World’s Largest Art Museum
A Symbol of the Louvre and for Paris
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 […]
The Bourbon District in Louisville Personifies the Legacy of Kentucky Bourbon
The Power of Bourbonism®
The Bourbon District in Louisville pays homage to Kentucky’s bourbon history while also showcasing the impact of the liquor on the modern city. Kentucky still produces 95% of the supply of bourbon, and the Bourbon District allows both residents and tourists to experience what Kentucky Bourbon means to the past and present of the entire […]
The Kansas State Capitol Becomes an Icon for Topeka
Across Topeka and Beyond
People and objects have become icons for particular cities and regions for many reasons. Some achieve that status on account of their fame, others because of their notoriety. Regardless of the reason, many of these icons have become synonymous with a city or area, enabling numerous opportunities relating to the identity and culture of an […]
Old Town Square in Wichita Becomes a Kansas Destination
The Past and Present of Wichita
Wichita, Kansas features numerous monuments and attractions, but the identity that Wichita’s historic Old Town Square has fostered has allowed it to become a destination for all of Kansas. Like other neighborhoods that have created an identity, Old Town is sought out as a destination for the many restaurants, shops, theaters, galleries and experiences it […]