Seaport Village is designed to be the link between San Diego’s Bay and the downtown core of the city. It is a unique property with walkways and beautiful plazas along with convenient parking and transportation stops. Featuring 50-plus diverse shops, 13 unique eateries and outdoor entertainment, Seaport Village highlights was it means for an area […]
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Square René Viviani Builds Upon a Legacy of France
A Square with a View
Offering one of the best views of Notre Dame and containing an important legacy of Paris, Square René Viviani is literally built upon the history of France. Providing lush greenery in the summer and a prime location for events and activities throughout the year, Square René Viviani highlights how a space can utilize the surroundings […]
The Louvre Pyramid Comes to Define the Identity of the World’s Largest Art Museum
A Symbol of the Louvre and for Paris
As the world’s largest and the most visited museum, the Louvre Museum has become a landmark like no other, featuring incredible pieces of art and history to become a landmark for Paris. While the Louvre Pyramid was created to better serve the audiences that visit the Louvre on a daily basis, the striking form and […]
The Gateway Arch Becomes an Icon that Defines the Skyline and Culture of St. Louis
Experiences at the Top, Underneath and Around the Arch
Sitting along the west bank of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri, the Gateway Arch dominates the space in multiple ways. Taking its name from the role that St. Louis played as a “Gateway to the West” in the 1800s, the Arch has enabled incredible experiences for visitors and completely transformed the city. Completed […]
The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza Historic District Commemorates Valor and Enables Inspiration
Creating a Legacy by Honoring Indiana Veterans
Located very near Monument Circle in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District features numerous landmarks that honor veterans from multiple wars across the eras. This district contains a 30,000 square foot museum complete with military equipment and artifacts, three parks, four fountains, and 25 acres of monuments, statues, and sculptures. […]
The Keeper of the Plains Becomes an Icon for Wichita
Connections Across Multiple Eras of Kansas
The Keeper of the Plains sculpture has become one of the most recognized symbols in Wichita, Kansas. Rising above the banks of the nearby river, the sculpture and plaza incorporate the symbols, words and history of the local tribes that used to inhabit this area. In doing so, the Keeper of the Plains sculpture showcases […]
Monroe Elementary School Transforms into the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Preserving the Legacy of the Fight for Equal Educational Opportunity
Located in Topeka, Kansas, the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site commemorates the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision aimed at ending racial segregation in public schools. The site consists of the former Monroe Elementary School where the case originated from and showcases what it can mean to turn a piece of history into […]