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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

The Coolsingelpoort Showcases and Preserves an Essential Piece of Rotterdam

The Memory of Coolsingel Hospital

The Lijnbaan is a popular pedestrian shopping street in the center of Rotterdam that houses a unique attraction. The Coolsingelpoort is a literal piece of history associated with the area that allows audiences to experience something connected to the city and entire nation of the Netherlands in a way that resonates across eras. The Memory […]

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The Maritime Monument D’n Ouwe’ Imagines New Ways for Audiences to Connect

“The Old One” or “The Skipper”

A small figure of a skipper standing atop of stone pedestal defines the Maritime Monument ‘D’n Ouwe’ in Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands. By providing a distinct identity to an otherwise empty patch of waterfront in such an imaginative way, the monument showcases how a simple landmark can both connect and attract audiences. “The Old One” […]

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Modern Monuments: The Gay Rights Memorial by Theo ten Have Facilitates Connection and Openness

"A profound happiness.”

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 […]

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Eindhoven Living Square Imagines a New Use of Space with Functional Sculptures

How form and function can cultivate engagement

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 […]

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The National Merchant Marine Memorial Becomes a Monument of Rotterdam

De Boeg‘ (The Bow) honors all Dutch seamen who died during World War II

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 […]

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The Antwerp War Memorial Embraces Sacrifice and Connection Across the Eras

A Collection of Memorials

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 […]

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The Infantry Memorial in Brussels Commemorates Belgian Efforts in World War I and World War II

To the Glory of the Belgian Infantry

Located in the center of Brussels, Belgium, the Infantry Memorial has been constructed in the shape of a large symbolic column in remembrance of Belgian foot soldiers who fought for the country in World War I and Word War II. The structure and golden top physically attract attention from across the city to honor the […]

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