Appearing on everything from street signs to police cars to official documents, the Montreal Logo can be found everywhere and on everything across the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In becoming an icon that residents can embrace and visitors can engage with, the symbol highlights what it can mean to cultivate a sense of place […]
The main temple of the Jodo-Buddhist sect, Zojo-ji is defined by various buildings and landmarks that have made it a cultural icon in Tokyo, Japan. This historic temple complex enables audiences to experience the legacy of Japan in a way that connects the past to the present, allowing residents and visitors to engage with the […]
Honoring all of the people who fought and died for Texas’s independence, the San Jacinto Monument is the world’s tallest war memorial. Residing just outside of Houston, Texas, the monument is equal parts tribute and inspiration, allowing viewers to experience the history, culture and grandness that define the community and larger region. Honoring Revolutionary Texas […]
Gülhane Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, is home to numerous monuments, but the installation of Gülhane’s Alphabet has created a distinct landmark within it to newly connect with residents and visitors. Celebrating the history and culture of the nation in a way that enables audiences to experience each, Gülhane’s Alphabet highlights what it can look like […]
One of the original four main gates built around the city of Seoul in the 14th century, the Sungnyemun Gate has been identified as the number one national treasure of South Korea. This legacy is the result of an unrivaled history but also highlights what it can mean for a piece of infrastructure to become […]
The Hilo Town Plantation Bell is dedicated to the memory of the people whose work on sugar plantations defined the early days of Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Residing on Kamehameha Avenue that cuts through the main part of the city, the landmark connects the past to the present of […]
A reconstruction of an especially important structure in Hawaiian culture provides audiences with a sense of the incredible history that resides in Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Ahu’ena Heiau is connected to an incredibly important era of the Kingdom of Hawaii but is now part of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach […]