Functional – The Monumentous

The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center Transforms an Industrial Location into a Community Destination

Bringing the Experience of Macadamia Nuts to Visitors

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Functional, Monumentous Transformations, North America, United States

Visitors can experience the growing, harvesting and processing of macadamia nuts into a variety of products for sale at the location and beyond at the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center. Located near the Mauna Loa volcano mountain on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island), the Visitor Center highlights what it can mean […]

The Anchorage Visitor Information Center Enables Experiences for Audiences of All Types

Multiple Ways to Experience the Culture of Anchorage

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Functional, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

The installation of numerous individual monuments as part of and near the Anchorage Visitor Information Center has created a hub of interest and visitor activity in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. As a collective landmark, these features allow visitors to experience the culture and legacy of the city in multiple ways, showcasing what it can mean for […]

The Salty Dog Saloon Defines the Identity of an Alaskan Community

The Essence of Homer

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Functional, Monumentous Identity, North America, United States

Built in 1897, what is now the Salt Dog Saloon was one of the first structures erected in Homer, Alaska. This legacy has helped to define the modern identity of the entire community, highlighting what it can mean for what might otherwise just be a local business to instead become something that directly and indirectly […]

The History and Legacy of an Era is Preserved Across the Virginia City Historic District

From Boomtown to Historic District

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Functional, Monumentous History, North America, United States

Audiences are compelled to step back in time with a visit to Virginia City, Nevada. This former mining town was one of the most important frontier boomtowns of the American West in the late 19th century. This history has been preserved all across the Virginia City Historic District, highlighting what it can mean to create […]

The Reno Arch Becomes an Icon for the Community

From welcome sign to something much more

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Functional, Monumentous Icons, North America, United States

The Reno Arch is the most prominent feature of downtown Reno, Nevada. Welcoming guests and residents to the city, the Reno Arch highlights what it can mean to create an icon out of something that would otherwise be mundane or non-existent. Creating an Icon and Motto of Reno Originally installed as part of an expo […]

Experiencing History and Legacy at the Tennessee State Capitol

Honoring the People of Tennessee

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Functional, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

The grounds of the State Capitol in Nashville, Tennessee contain multiple monuments and statues honoring people like Sam Davis and Sgt. Alvin York as well as Presidents Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson. Additionally, the tomb of a President is also located on the Capitol grounds, highlighting what it can mean for a location to celebrate […]

The Three Stars of the Tennessee Flag Becomes Icons of the Region

What it means for the ordinary to become an icon

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Functional, Monumentous Icons, North America, United States

Representing three geographically and legally distinct areas of Tennessee, the Three Stars on the state flag of Tennessee have become an icon across the entire state in ways that have positively impacted the culture and economy of the region. Appearing in the logos of numerous Tennessee-based companies and teams and on countless pieces of merchandise, […]