Deoksugung Palace is not only at the top of the list of Seoul’s most famous landmarks but is also one of the “Five Grand Palaces” that define South Korea’s royal heritage. Featuring numerous pieces of history as well as a serene experience with the culture that defines the country, the landmark highlights what it can […]
Category: Public Space
Kora Ardia (Globe) at United Nations Square Defines a Modern Identity for Casablanca
Defined by an iconic geodesic dome known as Kora Ardia (Globe), United Nations Square has become an essential means of identity for the city of Casablanca in Morocco. Providing audiences with a variety of ways to experience the space and connect with the history of the city, it highlights what it can mean to cultivate […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Seoul, South Korea
The slogan “Seoul, My Soul” is one you’ll see all across the capital city of South Korea. That phrase captures the essence of the history and culture that the city of Seoul celebrates in various ways, many of which are bolstered by monuments like the Sungnyemun and Gwanghwamun Square. Howeverm the engagement that’s been enabled […]
Gwanghwamun Square Embraces the Legacy of Korean History
Once the central point of the city of Seoul in South Korea, Gwanghwamun Square is one of the most popular landmarks in city. Featuring notable monuments and a direct line to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the space cultivates activity and engagement with residents and visitors on account of numerous features, providing the city and community with an […]
The Ikua Purdy Monument Imagines a Powerful Identity for Parker Ranch Center
What would otherwise be an empty green space in front of a shopping center has instead become an imaginative symbol of a culture that connects the past to the present in Waimea on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Located outside of the Parker Ranch Center, a large bronze statue of Ikua Purdy […]
Monumentous Potential: South Point Complex
Individual and collective monuments have been enabled on account of their geographic distinction or political reality, attracting the attention of visitors from all over the world. Whether they’re based on the borders of a state or nation or are setup as a single monument or collective experience, these landmarks have created engagement and opportunities by […]
The Nevada State Capitol Complex Celebrates a Legacy for Carson City
The Nevada State Capitol Complex resides in the heart of Carson City, Nevada. Featuring a variety of landmarks set amidst the State Capitol, Legislative Building, Supreme Court, and State Library and Archives, this collective landmark highlights what it can mean to transform an otherwise empty administrative center into space that celebrates the legacy of an […]