The Jewish Monument in Utrecht (Joods Monument) in the Netherlands was created to honor the memory of more than twelve hundred Jewish members of the community who did not survive World War II. Consisting of multiple elements that compel engagement and remembrance, the Jewish Monument showcases what it can mean for a landmark to connect […]
Commemorating the fallen Belgian soldiers of World War I and World War II, the Antwerp War Memorial is a series of memorials that define one corner of Stadspark in Antwerp, Belgium. Built around the Monument to the Fallen, the memorial allows audiences to engage with the sacrifices and efforts of numerous people and nations, highlighting […]
Located in the center of Brussels, Belgium, the Infantry Memorial has been constructed in the shape of a large symbolic column in remembrance of Belgian foot soldiers who fought for the country in World War I and Word War II. The structure and golden top physically attract attention from across the city to honor the […]
A fallen bronze tree monument located in Frederiksplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was created as a memorial to Walraven van Hall, banker of Dutch resistance during World War II. The piece highlights the many different forms memorials can take in order to celebrate an individual while also cultivating engagement with audiences. Banker to the Resistance […]
An essential feature of Bear Creek Pioneers Park, the Harris County War Memorial honors Harris Country veterans of numerous wars. Located just outside of Houston, Texas, the memorial is defined by a series of markers that are equal parts commemoration and celebration of the sacrifices made by members of the community. Honoring All Harris County […]
Dedicated to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the Vietnam War, Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial Park has become an important landmark in Fruita, Colorado. The monument has come to provide a sense of connection for both residents and visitors, defining a place in […]
Part of the Capitol Complex in Denver, Colorado, the Colorado Veterans Monument prominently honors American veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. With plenty of space for the community to gather and for visitors to reflect, the memorial highlights what it can mean to enable connection across […]