Functional – Page 8 – The Monumentous

Forming the Cultural Heart of a Community at the Charleston City Market

More than 300 vendors & 50 sweetgrass basket weavers have stands setup daily at the Charleston City Market

The Monumentous

Functional, Monumentous Community, North America, United States

There are famous markets all across the world whose history goes back decades, centuries and even millennia. These central gathering areas were often a place for people to come together to buy and sell items, conduct business and socialize. That’s exactly what happened at the Charleston City Market when it first opened its doors in […]

Why the Tower Bridge is More Than Just a Bridge

Experiencing London while towering over the River Thames

The Monumentous

Europe, Functional, Monumentous Monuments

While the London Bridge is the bridge that is associated with the famous nursery rhyme, it’s the Tower Bridge that captures the attention of residents and tourists alike, for a variety of reasons. Some even mistake the Tower Bridge for the London Bridge, but the two are distinct in every way that matters. While the […]

The Evolution of the Ferry Building for the 21st Century

How did a transportation hub transform into a world-class public food market?

The Monumentous

Functional, Monumentous Transformations, North America, United States

As one of the most famous landmarks in San Francisco, the Ferry Building has played an important part in the development of the city in multiple ways. From its position on Market Street near the city’s financial, banking and transportation district, it has served as a figurative gateway for residents and visitors but also as […]

Creating a Complete Experience at the Golden Gate Bridge

How to take the legacy of an American Icon to a whole new level

The Monumentous

Functional, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

To say the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is an icon of architecture and even America itself doesn’t begin to explain the significance of the structure. Seeing the American Society of Civil Engineers declare the bridge one of the Wonders of the Modern World as well as the number of movies that include the […]