The Crossing Clarendon is a series of interconnected stores, restaurants, offices and residential space. That name has defined a powerful identity for a space that might otherwise look like any other commercial or retail space in Arlington, Virginia. Despite this distinctive brand, the identity it represents has not been cultivated to truly enable engagement for […]
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Clarendon Central Park Becomes a Hub of Community Activity
Creating Opportunities for Communities
Built around a War Memorial dedicated to citizens from the area who gave their lives in wartime, Clarendon Central Park has become an important element of the surrounding community in Arlington, Virginia. Host to a variety of events as well as a hub of unofficial activity, the landmark highlights what it can mean for space […]
Arlington National Cemetery Invites Audiences to Interact with the Legacy of the United States
A Final Resting Place for Active Duty Military and More
As the final resting place for over 400,000 United States service members and their families, Arlington National Cemetery celebrates the people and events that have shaped the nation. Located right across from Washington, D.C. in Arlington, Virginia, what could have been a simple military cemetery has instead been able to make a monumentous impact across […]
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial Becomes a Monument that Connects People, History and Legacy
Based on an Iconic Photograph
Depicting one of the most famous scenes of World War II, the United States Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to all Marines who gave their lives in defense of the United States of America. Located within the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington, Virginia, the monument is the main feature of a small complex […]
President John F. Kennedy Gravesite Helps Transforms Arlington National Cemetery into a National Landmark
Allowing the American People to Access and Engage with a Legacy
The simple but powerful layout and features of the President John F. Kennedy Gravesite have helped to transform Arlington National Cemetery into one of the Washington area’s most popular tourist attractions. Located within Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the monument showcases how a memorial can enable audiences to meaningfully connect with the people and […]
Arlington House Allows Visitors to Experience a Living Memorial
The Legacy of a Living Piece of History
Located within Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington House is a Greek revival-style mansion located in Arlington, Virginia. Faithfully restored and appearing as it did when it was the home of the person who would lead the Confederacy against the United States in the Civil War, it preserves the history associated with the area and era to […]
The Avenue of Heroes Transforms the Entrance to Arlington National Cemetery
More than an Entrance to a Landmark
The seven memorials that have been placed along Memorial Avenue make up the Avenue of Heroes in Arlington, Virginia. As the street that defines the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, it would be a significant location regardless of whatever other features it contains. However, the inclusion of these monuments has transformed what would otherwise be […]