Residing in the heart of downtown Denver, Colorado, the Denver Performing Arts Complex hosts numerous events throughout the year. These events can be experienced on a different level thanks to the monuments and surroundings that define the space, highlighting what it can mean for a landmark to become something much more for residents and visitors. […]
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The Kol Israel Holocaust Monument Commemorates History and Community
The Kol Israel Holocaust Monument is the most notable feature of Zion Memorial Park in Bedford Heights, located just outside of Cleveland, Ohio. The landmark has received international recognition due to its significance and beauty, highlighting what sort of connections monuments can make across culture and community. Founded by Holocaust Survivors Zion Memorial Park was […]
The San Antonio Riverwalk Creates Incredible Experiences for Residents and Visitors
One level down from the main streets, the San Antonio Riverwalk provides a peaceful and pleasing way to navigate the city. This functional attraction is connected to the history and culture of San Antonio, Texas, enabling residents and visitors to have unique and profound experiences with each. From Flood Bypass Channel to Top Texas Attraction […]
The Pearl Transforms a Neglected Location into a Hub for San Antonio
The Pearl is a neighborhood on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas, that is always full of life and activity. This activity is a result of an effort to transform the space into a landmark for the region, highlighting what can happen when a vision to revitalize an entire neighborhood comes to fruition. A Symbol […]
King David Kalākaua Monument Celebrates the Legacy of Hawaii Royalty
Created to honor the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawai’I, the King David Kalākaua Monument is located in a traffic circle in Honolulu, Hawaii. One of the roads in this traffic circle is Kalākaua Avenue, highlighting what it can look like to further embrace the legacy of an entire region in multiple ways […]
Tjuvholmen Transforms an Oslo Shipyard into a Neighborhood
Located on a peninsula that sticks out into the water, Tjuvholmen is a neighborhood in Oslo, Norway, that has cultivated a strong sense of identity which appeals to both residents and visitors. This identity has been realized though the infrastructure and monuments that are located across the neighborhood, showcasing what it can mean to transform […]
Monumentous Potential: Windmill De Gooyer
Recognized as the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high, Windmill De Gooyer dominates the landscape in Amsterdam Oost. The size and history of this landmark showcase the potential it has to become an essential connection to the past that residents and visitors can engage with on multiple levels. However, that potential […]