Old Church Park in Helsinki, Finland, contains a cemetery that has been gradually transformed into a park. With wide open paths, benches and a playground, the park has become as popular as all the other parks in the city center. In doing so, Old Church Park represents what it can mean for a space to […]
Tag: 20th century
Highlighting the Past and Present of Montana at Historic Billings Depot
Numerous sites and buildings have been restored or transformed to protect the history they represent, but few have been able to do so in a way that impacts the surrounding community as much as the Historic Billings Depot. In becoming one of the top venues in the region for weddings, fundraisers, and community special events […]
The First Nations Totem Poles Create an Attraction and Legacy for Vancouver
Stanley Park is home numerous activites and attractions, but the First Nations Totem Poles are the most popular of them all. Situated in a meadow at Brockton Point, the nine totem poles have been carved by a variety of Indigenous artists to become the most visited attraction in Vancouver, British Columbia, and possibly all of […]
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park Embraces the Past to Create Experiences in the Present
Parks around the world have utilized their history in numerous ways to attract both residents and visitors. However, few have been able to embrace that history while also creating experiences like Mukilteo Lighthouse Park. By taking advantage of a space that includes a historic lighthouse, public boat launch and shoreline walkway, the park has been […]
The Angel of the North Becomes an Icon for England
The Angel of the North is a monumental sculpture located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Seen by more than 90,000 people every day and 33 million people every year, the sculpture represents what it can mean to transform a space by creating an identity for a region. It’s proof of how such pieces can […]
Monumentous Potential: Harpa in Reykjavík, Iceland
Harpa is an award-winning concert hall and conference center in Reykjavík, Iceland. Located within walking distance of other notable Reykjavík attractions like the Sun Voyager and Statue of Leif Erickson, the distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland is one of the most notable features of the venue. The building has […]
The Sun Voyager Becomes An Ode to Iceland
The Sun Voyager (Sólfarið) is a large steel sculpture located on by the seaside of central Reykjavík, Iceland. While many believe it to be a Viking ship, it is actually meant to depict a dreamboat that serves as an ode to the sun. The sun ship symbolizes the promise of new, undiscovered territory and has […]