Architecture that Brings History to Life
Announcement posted by DesignBuild Source 23 Jul 2012
The cultural importance of architecture is as relevant today as ever. Architecture offers true insight into the values and tastes of a culture while also drawing a link back to that culture’s roots and traditions.
While historical architecture clearly shows this history first-hand, memorial and monument structures can have the same effect, harkening back to significant past events and acting as symbols of cultural heritage, celebration or remembrance.
Since the very foundations of the built landscape, memorial structures have been designed to commemorate times or people of importance. They not only pay homage to significant people or events, they also help future generations learn from earlier teachings....