The slogan “Seoul, My Soul” is one you’ll see all across the capital city of South Korea. That phrase captures the essence of the history and culture that the city of Seoul celebrates in various ways, many of which are bolstered by monuments like the Sungnyemun and Gwanghwamun Square. Howeverm the engagement that’s been enabled […]
Once the central point of the city of Seoul in South Korea, Gwanghwamun Square is one of the most popular landmarks in city. Featuring notable monuments and a direct line to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the space cultivates activity and engagement with residents and visitors on account of numerous features, providing the city and community with an […]
What would otherwise be an empty green space in front of a shopping center has instead become an imaginative symbol of a culture that connects the past to the present in Waimea on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Located outside of the Parker Ranch Center, a large bronze statue of Ikua Purdy […]
Individual and collective monuments have been enabled on account of their geographic distinction or political reality, attracting the attention of visitors from all over the world. Whether they’re based on the borders of a state or nation or are setup as a single monument or collective experience, these landmarks have created engagement and opportunities by […]
The Nevada State Capitol Complex resides in the heart of Carson City, Nevada. Featuring a variety of landmarks set amidst the State Capitol, Legislative Building, Supreme Court, and State Library and Archives, this collective landmark highlights what it can mean to transform an otherwise empty administrative center into space that celebrates the legacy of an […]
Running right alongside the Truckee River, the Rotary Sculpture Garden at Bicentennial Park is one of the most distinct features of downtown Reno, Nevada. Featuring sculptures and monuments from a variety of artists, the Sculpture Garden has provided an identity to an area that would otherwise be empty, highlighting what kind of engagement can be […]
Referred to as the city’s exciting urban renaissance, the Reno Riverwalk District runs along the Truckee River in downtown Reno, Nevada. The effort to cultivate a fun, friendly area that celebrates Reno’s arts, culture and history all year long has created a collective landmark that defines the modern community in a way that engages audiences […]