The National Mall contains and borders a number of museums, art galleries, cultural institutions and monuments in Washington, D.C. Officially known as National Mall and Memorial Parks, this landscaped park fulfills the original vision for an area that was always intended to celebrate the nation’s cultural heritage. Doing so has created a space where people […]
Category: Public Space
Monumentous Potential: The Crossing Clarendon
The Crossing Clarendon is a series of interconnected stores, restaurants, offices and residential space. That name has defined a powerful identity for a space that might otherwise look like any other commercial or retail space in Arlington, Virginia. Despite this distinctive brand, the identity it represents has not been cultivated to truly enable engagement for […]
The Milwaukee Riverwalk Fulfills a Vision for Connection and Engagement
A continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Riverwalk has linked the surrounding community in a profound manner. Featuring notable monuments as well as various attractions, the Milwaukee Riverwalk has fulfilled a vision related to connection and engagement in a way that serves the community on multiple levels. Designed […]
Cathedral Park Square Embraces the History of Milwaukee
Located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, what is today known as Cathedral Park Square predates the city itself. This connection to the history of Milwaukee and the wider region highlights what’s possible when it comes to the creation of a monument that resonates with audiences and entire communities. Originally Known and Court House Square The first […]
The Court of Honor Imaginatively Memorializes the Legacy of Milwaukee
An esplanade that runs through a main thoroughfare of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Court of Honor contains four notable monuments that celebrate distinct people, events and conflicts. This collective landmark is an imaginative use of space that was originally envisioned as something far different, showcasing the many different forms that monuments can take to create […]
The Mormon Battalion Plaza Defines a Legacy for Salt Lake City
Located within This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mormon Battalion Plaza features large sculptures and reliefs that represent and detail the history associated with what is recognized as the only religious unit in United States military history. The efforts of the Mormon Battalion have been remembered and celebrated across the […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Salt Lake City, Utah
There are both notable and obscure monuments located all across Salt Lake City, Utah. From Temple Square to the Gilgal Sculpture Park, the collection of landmarks that fill the city have helped define to the local community in a way that resonates in the present and future. Numerous smaller monuments showcase what this impact can […]