Created to honor those lost their lives in the line of duty, the Houston Police Officers Memorial allows audiences to experience the sacrifices made by Houston police officers in numerous ways. Providing them with a place to emotionally reflect and physically engage, the landmark connects with a legacy that extends across the eras. A Functional […]
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The Harris County War Memorial Celebrates Sacrifices Across the Eras
Defining the Legacy of a Texas Community
An essential feature of Bear Creek Pioneers Park, the Harris County War Memorial honors Harris Country veterans of numerous wars. Located just outside of Houston, Texas, the memorial is defined by a series of markers that are equal parts commemoration and celebration of the sacrifices made by members of the community. Honoring All Harris County […]
Johnny Jordaanplein Personifies the Identity of an Amsterdam Neighborhood
Popularizing and Representing the Distinctions of Jordaan
Johnny Jordaanplein, also known as Johnny Jordaan Square, is a public square dedicated to the famous Dutch folk singer located in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It has provided this neighborhood with a place to gather and relax while also being inherently connected to the identity of the entire district, resonating in distinct […]
North Boulevard Town Square Fulfills a Vision for Transforming a Disjoined Space into a Community Hub
A Premiere Public Space in Baton Rouge
Linking multiple areas of the city, North Boulevard Town Square has become the social and cultural heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Featuring a variety of distinct areas as well as an identifiable icon, North Boulevard Town Square showcases what it can mean to fulfill a vision related to transforming a featureless section of a city […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Pueblo, Colorado
The Headwater Fountain, Sister Cities Plaza and more
Pueblo, Colorado has become known as the “City of Heroes” due to how many Medal of Honor Winners are from the area. This distinction cultivated an identity that can be experienced across the city but monuments and landmarks that are connected to this legacy are not the only ones to define the community. The Headwater […]
Heroes Plaza Defines an Identity for Pueblo as the “Home of Heroes”
Honoring Pueblo's four Medal of Honor recipients
Four life-sized bronze statues have come to define a space and identity for Pueblo, Colorado. Representing winners of the highest military award, the landmarks that make up Heroes Plaza personify the “Home of Heroes” theme that the city of Pueblo had previously adopted, bringing to life an identity that has cultivated a sense of connection […]
Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial Park Defines a Colorado Community
What it means to utilize a space and a legacy
Dedicated to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the Vietnam War, Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial Park has become an important landmark in Fruita, Colorado. The monument has come to provide a sense of connection for both residents and visitors, defining a place in […]