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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

The Statue of Sofia Transforms the Identity and Legacy of an Entire City

Intended to be a symbol for all residents of the capital

Located within the heart of the community, the Statue of Sofia embodies a new legacy of and for the city of Sophia in Bulgaria. While the landmark is relatively new when compared to some of the others in the area, it uniquely represents a transformation that resonates culturally and economically. Intended to be a symbol […]

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The 9/11 Memorial Waterfront Park Transforms an Ordinary Park into a Means of Community and Connection

Commemorating Safety Personnel and Private Citizens in Port Angeles

What was formerly known as Francis Street Park in Port Angeles, Washington, became the 9/11 Memorial Waterfront Park thanks to the installation of a literal piece of history tied to an event that forever changed the United States of America. The landmark highlights what it can mean for a space to be transformed in a […]

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The Embrace Creates a New Icon for the Community in Boston Common

A Memorial to Love and Leadership

Boston Common features a collection of notable monuments, but the installation of The Embrace represents a new means of connection across the region in Boston, Massachusetts. The figurative sculpture has transformed the space and community to define an icon that connects eras and audiences in a whole new way. From Hero Worship to Collective Action […]

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Gallagher Square at Petco Park Transforms a Space and Community

Creating a concert venue and year-round community park

What was just a nondescript grassy area outside of Petco Park in San Diego, California, has been transformed into Gallagher Square, a concert venue and year-round community park. This transformation highlights what it can mean for landmarks to cultivate a different type of engagement that attracts residents and visitors in distinct ways. Improved Features and […]

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Caragealiana Allows Audiences to Experience the Culture and Legacy of Romania

The personficiation of a spirit and nation

Known as “Caruta cu paiate” or Caragealiana, a 16-piece sculpture resides outside of the Bucharest National Theater in Romania. Loosely translated as the “Harlequin Cart,” the piece is equal parts legacy and experience, allowing audiences to understand and engage with multiple elements that define the culture and history of the region and nation. Representing the […]

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The Alphabet of Gulhane Allows Audiences to Experience the History of Turkey

Celebrating the Alphabet Reform

Gülhane Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, is home to numerous monuments, but the installation of Gülhane’s Alphabet has created a distinct landmark within it to newly connect with residents and visitors. Celebrating the history and culture of the nation in a way that enables audiences to experience each, Gülhane’s Alphabet highlights what it can look like […]

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