Originally called the Federal City on account of how it was intended to be the capital city of the United States of America, Washington D.C. has been a hub of economic and cultural activity for the entire country from the very beginning. That’s part of the reason that creating space throughout the city to honor […]
Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, the Washington Monument is the tallest structure in Washington, D.C. but has come to define the city and nation in ways that are far beyond physical. Created as a tribute to the leadership of George Washington, the incredible scale and scope of the landmark has changed the skyline of the […]
An esplanade that runs through a main thoroughfare of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Court of Honor contains four notable monuments that celebrate distinct people, events and conflicts. This collective landmark is an imaginative use of space that was originally envisioned as something far different, showcasing the many different forms that monuments can take to create […]
Sitting on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, Gas Works Park in Seattle, Washington is an incredible example of what it means to transform a space while also retaining and celebrating the history associated with it. With a design that incorporations the leftover gas plant equipment in it, Gas Works […]
With a history that stretches back to 1922 and 5-acres of open space, Washington Square Park has all of the elements that could make it an essential monument for Kansas City. With grass, trees, pathways and a statue of George Washington mounted on a horse, the park connects downtown Kansas City with surrounding neighborhoods, but […]