IST PhD Program in Architecture: PhD Week Winter 2020

On 28th February 2020, the first day of the IST PhD Week Winter 2020 will take place at Instituto Superior Técnico – University of Lisbon, with the presentation “All museums need to be set on fire!” by Professor Nuno Faria (artistic director in Museu da Cidade, Porto, and guest lecturer in ESAD-Caldas da Rainha). On 9th March 2020, the IST PhD Week Winter 2020 will continue with presentations from the lecture “Portuguese Architecture by hand of Lúcio Costa” by Professor José Pessôa (Escola de Arquitectura e Urbanismo da Universidade Federal Fluminense) and the lecture “Goa diaries” by Architect Victor Mestre…

Results of the _re-HABITAR EL CARMEN: A project on Contemporary Heritage

The results of the research Rehabitar project coordinated and developed by the Andalusian Institute of Historical Heritage (IAPH) between 2106 and 2018, are now summarized in the choral book entitled _re-HABITAR EL CARMEN: A project on Contemporary Heritage, edited as Notebook number 32 of the periodicals of the institution. The Andalusian Institute of Historical Heritage, on February 18 at 12 noon at its headquarters an academic act of the presented and distributed the work to the scientific community, which was implemented with a visit and a presentation to the neighborhood community of the Barriada de Nuestra Señora del Carmen that…

Docomomo US Response to Draft Executive Order

Docomomo US became aware in the last few weeks of a draft executive order that is circulating for consideration by the White House officials that would designate “classical” architecture as the preferred style for federal buildings. This significantly alters the long-standing Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture written in 1962 by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, which states that Federal architecture and new buildings should place major emphasis “on the choice of designs that embody the finest contemporary American architectural thought.” The policy continues to explicitly state, “The development of an official style must be avoided. Design must flow from the architectural profession…

Call for Proposals: “Contemporary Built Heritage – Conservation & Rehabilitation in the Mediterranean”, Montpellier 23-24 June 2020

UMAR (Union of Mediterranean Architects) invites researchers and practitioners involved in the process of preservation, conservation, renovation or transformation of contemporary architecture buildings, sites and neighbourhoods in the countries around the Mediterranean to present their works at the International Conference Contemporary Architectural Rehabilitation on the Mediterranean that will take place in Montpellier, France, on the 23rd and 24th of June 2020. Please submit abstracts and projects no later than February 29th, 2020 (24 pm GMT) UMAR is now accepting proposals for : Conference papers resulting from research promoting tailored rehabilitation of Contemporary Heritage buildings, sites and neighbourhoods Rehabilitation projects preserving…

17th Docomomo Germany Conference 2020 – Modern Movement and Digital Challenges

The Docomomo Germay Foundation and the Detmold School of Architecture and Interior Architecture, OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts announce the 17th Docomomo Germany Conference 2020 that will take place in Berlin from March 5th to 7th, 2020. For Docomomo one of the most important questions is how to make knowledge about the Modern Movement accessible. Knowledge that is scattered in many archive files, heads, websites and books. Knowledge about individual buildings, the philosophical ideas behind them, about construction techniques or the original color scheme. Making it accessible to those who explore the city and whose interest is aroused by a…

Gaston Eysselinck (1907-1953): In the footsteps of Le Corbusier

“The limited oeuvre of the Ghent architect Gaston Eysselinck provides some of the most compelling evidence of innovation in Belgian architecture. During his studies, he came across publications about the European Avantgarde, Russian architecture and the work of Le Corbusier. In November 1930 he took part in the CIAM Congress in Brussels and appeared in the legendary group photo along with Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier. His own house, which also includes his office (1930-1931), and the Peeters house (1932), which both appeared in Alberto Sartoris’ publication in Italy in 1935, can be considered as the built manifesto…

XI Iberian Docomomo Congress – Architecture and Environment: the Mediterranean

The Docomomo Ibérico Foundation announces the XI Iberian Docomomo Congress that will take place in Murcia from May 6th to 8th, 2020. This congress, organized jointly by the Docomomo Iberian Foundation and the Official College of Architects of the Region of Murcia, with the collaboration of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, the Ministry of Development and Infrastructure, the Ministry of Education and Culture, Asemas , Arquia and the Ordem dos Arquitectos de Portugal, is convened under the motto “Architecture and Environment: the Mediterranean”. Themes: Projects and architectural works linked by context and form with the Mediterranean. Projects…

Happy 2020

Dear friends, Thanks to your effort and support, 2019 was a great year! A special thanks to docomomo International sponsors (CML and IST), to all the chapters and their teams, to the partners, to the institutional and individual members. docomomo International could not continue working without your invaluable collaboration and wish you a happy New Year 2020. Best regards, Ana Tostões docomomo International Chair

Docomomo International Student Workshop 2020 Tokyo

WHAT IS GROUP FORM ? Learning from Daikan-yama Hillside Terrace For Resilient Inheritance 6th – 10th September 2020, Tokyo, Japan The goal of the International Student workshop is to understand the significance of ideas in modern movement for our contemporary society and the environment. You will discover new ideas and methodologies through participation in our Workshop. With this unique experience, participants will take home valuable tools and approaches to help develop new ideas for your future career. Tokyo – Modern and Historic Tokyo is a large, modern and futuristic city. It is also very historic. After the middle of 20th…

Renew your membership 2020

Dear Docomomo Chapters, Dear Docomomo International members, Docomomo International would like to remember you to renew your membership for the year 2020, before 15 December, in order to assure that you receive the 2020 Docomomo Member Card in time to benefit from the membership advantages the whole year! Contact your national or regional chapter. If you want become a new member and a Chapter exists in your country (please see Chapters page), you should proceed to formalize your membership by writing an e-mail to them. Otherwise, you can become an International Member, directly at https://www.docomomo.com/join/membership/. Individual Benefits (60€/year) Docomomo International members…