Located just outside the state capitol building in Olympia, Washington, the Winged Victory Monument commemorates the sacrifices made by the citizens of Washington in World War I and has become an important icon of the modern community. The connection of the past to the present in a space that would otherwise be just another traffic […]
Norman B. Leventhal Park and Post Office Square represent an incredible transformation of an otherwise forgotten space in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Mentioned as a “green oasis in an asphalt desert,” the site serves as a model for other locations that need to enable engagement in areas that are otherwise poorly utilized. An Expression of Downtown […]
The Great Irish Famine that took place in the 19th century was a seminal event for cities and entire countries, impacting the makeup of communities all over the world. That history is both commemorated and venerated in the Boston Irish Famine Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts. Visited by more than 3 million people per year, it […]
Honoring all of the people who fought and died for Texas’s independence, the San Jacinto Monument is the world’s tallest war memorial. Residing just outside of Houston, Texas, the monument is equal parts tribute and inspiration, allowing viewers to experience the history, culture and grandness that define the community and larger region. Honoring Revolutionary Texas […]
The War Memorial of Korea was opened on the former site of the Army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea. Featuring various monuments and landmarks that recognize the impact of the Korean War on the past and in the present, it highlights a real connection to the goal of a peaceful […]
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 […]
What has become a famous Irish folk song is known as both “Cockles and Mussels” or “In Dublin’s Fair City,” but it is most commonly referred to as “Molly Malone.” This song has become the unofficial anthem of Dublin in Ireland and drove the creation of the Molly Malone Statue, which celebrates a semi-historical and […]