Created as a symbol against oppression and persecution of lesbians and gay men anywhere in the world, the Gay Rights Monument resides near the historical city center of The Hague in the Netherlands. Also referred to as the International Homomonument, the monument has become a symbol for a community as well as a place for […]
Residing just outside of the Bijenkorf department store in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, the Eindhoven Living Square provides audiences with a place to relax but is also connected to a larger vision for the entire space. This connection highlights what it can mean to imagine a new way to connect people and places in ways […]
The National Merchant Marine Memorial dominates the Boompjeskade, near the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. Called ‘De Boeg‘ (The Bow) by many in the community, the monument honors all Dutch seamen who died during World War II in a way that physically resonates across the space while also making a major impact on the hearts and […]
A statue of Peter the Great defines the entrance of the Veerhaven on the Westerkade in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Providing an identity to the area, it highlights how a simple monument can enable connections with spaces and entire communities. A Gift to the City of Rotterdam Presented as a gift from the Russian Federation to […]
With huge monuments honoring the elimination of the Scheldt toll and small ones celebrating individuals like Peter the Great and characters such as Nello & Patrasche, there are numerous landmarks of note located all across Antwerp in Belgium. The city contains a variety of pieces that are as historic as they are significant, allowing audiences […]
The Brabo Fountain (Brabofontein in Dutch) defines Grote Markt square in the center of Antwerp, the Netherlands. The active fountain is topped by a sculpture of a man throwing a large hand, depicting a local legend that connects the legacy of the city to the past and future. The Legend of Druon Antigonus Local legend […]
Commemorating the fallen Belgian soldiers of World War I and World War II, the Antwerp War Memorial is a series of memorials that define one corner of Stadspark in Antwerp, Belgium. Built around the Monument to the Fallen, the memorial allows audiences to engage with the sacrifices and efforts of numerous people and nations, highlighting […]