Residing in the town Longyearbyen just outside of the modern Svalbardbutikken (general store) in the center of town, The Miner statue celebrates a legacy that represents the past and present of the entire Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. This life-sized statue depicts a miner headed to or from work for the day, enabling a variety of […]
Recognized as the most historically significant public green space in the city, Hermann Park has become an essential element of Houston, Texas. Featuring an assortment of landmarks and ways for audiences to interact with the space and one another, Hermann Park has provided the city with an identity that has grown and changed over the […]
Created to commemorate the 150-year anniversary of the founding of the city of Houston and of the Republic of Texas, Sesquicentennial Park is connected to the history and culture of the region in a profound manner. Located in downtown Houston, Texas, the park features numerous monuments that have cultivated experiences for audiences in ways that […]
Located in Downtown Houston, Texas, Tranquillity Park is named after the Sea of Tranquility on the Moon, which is where astronauts landed during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 that was controlled from Houston. This connection to such a historic event for the city and all of humanity highlights what it can mean for an […]
Sculptures of seven separate, kneeling wire frame human figures on granite pedestals define Tolerance, by Jaume Plensa. Approximately 10 feet high, each figure rests on a Spanish boulder and is composed of the artist’s signature metal alphabet mesh. Privately funded through donors working with the Houston Arts Alliance and Greater Houston Community Foundation, sculptor Jaume […]
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park has become one of the most distinct landmarks in Houston, Texas. The Waterwall itself was built as an architectural amenity to the adjacent commercial tower but the entire space has become an essential element of the area, attracting attention and activity in a way that has created a positive impact […]
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 […]