The Legendary Highway 14 Tower Design Competition asked participants to create an iconic observation tower in De Smet, South Dakota, USA. 

The Big Slough and Silver Lake in De Smet, South Dakota, form a vital ecosystem that supports diverse plant and animal life, offering habitats for wildlife. Similarly, the Ingalls Homestead, the preserved childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder, serves as a living history museum where visitors can experience pioneer life through hands-on activities. 
The town’s name honors Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, a Jesuit missionary known for his travels and work among Indigenous tribes in the 19th century. De Smet, often regarded as a peacemaker is said to have forged relationships with several Native groups. 

While his intentions are viewed by some as altruistic, his work was inextricably tied to the broader colonial project.








 










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