Located on the waterfront of Hyannis, Massachusetts, the Cape and Islands Korean War Memorial honors the many residents of the surrounding community who fought in the Korean War. The memorial showcases what it can mean for a landmark to connect single individuals and entire regions on multiple levels. Honoring Cape Cod Veterans Created to honor […]
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The USS Oklahoma Memorial Individually Honors the Crew Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Various memorials commemorate the history and sacrifices associated with the Attach on Pearl Harbor across the location on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. However, few honor the individuals who lost their lives in the attack itself like the USS Oklahoma Memorial. The connections it makes with the people who lost their lives on the […]
Tjuvholmen Transforms an Oslo Shipyard into a Neighborhood
Located on a peninsula that sticks out into the water, Tjuvholmen is a neighborhood in Oslo, Norway, that has cultivated a strong sense of identity which appeals to both residents and visitors. This identity has been realized though the infrastructure and monuments that are located across the neighborhood, showcasing what it can mean to transform […]
The Rotterdam Sculpture Terrace Fulfills a Vision for Culture and Connection
Residing on the bank of the Westersingel canal that runs through Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the Rotterdam Sculpture Terrace features a variety of sculptures from artists across the 20th century. Celebrating the distinct identities of multiple regions and eras, the landmark fulfills a vision of creativity and culture that has transformed what might otherwise be […]
Art on the Croeselaan Transforms an Ordinary Road into an Amazing Experience
Art on the Croeselaan in Utrecht, the Netherlands, houses sculptures from the collection of the municipality and the Rabo Art Collection. These features drove and helped to enable the overall transformation of the space, highlighting what it can mean for monuments to enable positive change that impacts the present and future of an entire area. […]
The Jewish Monument (Joods Monument) in Utrecht Compels Engagement and Remembrance
The Jewish Monument in Utrecht (Joods Monument) in the Netherlands was created to honor the memory of more than twelve hundred Jewish members of the community who did not survive World War II. Consisting of multiple elements that compel engagement and remembrance, the Jewish Monument showcases what it can mean for a landmark to connect […]
History is Transformed to Create Engagement at the Zuiderpark Stadswalzone in Hertogenbosch
Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands became famous for sieges and battles that have taken place in multiple centuries, some of which compelled the use of water and walls to protect the city from attacking armies. As the city transitioned into the modern era, changes to the setup of the city put these pieces of history at […]