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Modern Monuments: Jaume Plensa Defines Tolerance of and for Houston

Reflecting the diversity and tolerance of the entire Houston community

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Sculptures of seven separate, kneeling wire frame human figures on granite pedestals define Tolerance, by Jaume Plensa. Approximately 10 feet high, each figure rests on a Spanish boulder and is composed of the artist’s signature metal alphabet mesh. Privately funded through donors working with the Houston Arts Alliance and Greater Houston Community Foundation, sculptor Jaume […]

Waterwall Park Defines a Development Vision of Community Connection

Beyond a Commercial Development Complex

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Attraction, Monumentous Vision, North America, United States

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park has become one of the most distinct landmarks in Houston, Texas. The Waterwall itself was built as an architectural amenity to the adjacent commercial tower but the entire space has become an essential element of the area, attracting attention and activity in a way that has created a positive impact […]

Sam Houston Park Celebrates and Preserves Pieces of Texas History

Houston’s First Park

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Monumentous History, North America, Park, United States

Collecting a variety of literal pieces of history that helped to define the region, Sam Houston Park is a cultural oasis in downtown Houston, Texas. Surrounded by the skyscrapers and freeways of the modern metropolis, the park provides audiences with an especially unique sense of the history of the city that will remain connected to […]

The Houston Police Officers Memorial Allows Audiences to Experience the Legacy of the City

A Functional Ziggurat

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Public Space, United States

Created to honor those lost their lives in the line of duty, the Houston Police Officers Memorial allows audiences to experience the sacrifices made by Houston police officers in numerous ways. Providing them with a place to emotionally reflect and physically engage, the landmark connects with a legacy that extends across the eras. A Functional […]

The Harris County War Memorial Celebrates Sacrifices Across the Eras

Defining the Legacy of a Texas Community

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Public Space, United States

An essential feature of Bear Creek Pioneers Park, the Harris County War Memorial honors Harris Country veterans of numerous wars. Located just outside of Houston, Texas, the memorial is defined by a series of markers that are equal parts commemoration and celebration of the sacrifices made by members of the community. Honoring All Harris County […]

Smither Park Celebrates the Imagination of Individuals and an Entire Community

An Imaginative Spirit Defining a Community

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Park, United States

Created by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, Smither Park is one of the most unique attractions in Houston, Texas. Covered in mosaics that more than 300 artists have created, Smither Park celebrates the imagination of these individuals while connecting to a spirit that permeates the entire Houston community. The Imaginative Spirit of Self-Taught […]