Landmark Columbus Foundation demonstrates what design excellence can mean to a community: earned through discipline, proven in public, and cared for as a legacy for the future.
Rooted in Columbus, Indiana, LCF works through four focus areas: Exhibit Columbus tests design excellence in public. Progressive Preservation cares for design excellence over time. Monumental Gestures applies the method in other cities. The Civic Design Institute defines the discipline and shares the methods.
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Publication
American Modern: Architecture, Community, Columbus, Indiana
American Modern is the first in-depth publication about Columbus, Indiana, that demonstrates the unique convergence of civic, industrial, and social forces that produced the preeminent laboratory of architectural modernism in the country.
Publication
Exhibit Columbus post-exhibition publication, Public by Design
Public by Design is a guide to reimagining public space through community-driven design. Serving as both an archival record and post-exhibition catalog of the fourth cycle of Exhibit Columbus, this book showcases how art, architecture, and collaboration can transform downtowns into vibrant, equitable, and joyful places. Order your copy today from our online Shop.
Project
Announcing Atlas of Bartholomew Culture
The Atlas of Bartholomew Culture (ABC) is a digital tool that brings together new and existing resources to help residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers navigate the histories, stories, and contexts of culturally significant places across Bartholomew County. Increasing access to this type of information on a single platform will tell the stories of the buildings and places that make Columbus special, and help members of our community understand their value and the important place they have in Columbus’ future.
Project
Announcing Monumental Gestures
An Indianapolis-based initiative, Monumental Gestures transforms public spaces through ambitious art experiences that invite conversation, amplify voices, and celebrate histories. Current projects include The Monument Knows, a Mellon Foundation-supported reimagining of Monument Circle, and the Indy Riverfront Plan.
We’ve launched a new Instagram account to document all that we’re doing in addition to our most visible program, @exhibitcolumbus. Please like, share, and contribute.
Two special acknowledgements: to Landmark Columbus Foundation photographer, Hadley Fruits, and his fifteen year documentation of Columbus, Indiana.
