Symposium: Conservation and Practical Use of Modern Heritage, Meaning of Authenticity and Integrity

Last 4th February 2017 was held the symposium “Conservation and Practical Use of Modern Heritage, Meaning of Authenticity and Integrity” in Kyoto, Japan, organised by Docomomo Japan. The Chair of Docomomo International, Prof. Ana Tostões, participated as audience and saw the lectures presented by Professor Nobuko Inaba [Tsukuba University], Professor Yoshiyuki Yamana [Tokyo University of Sciense] and Professor Shigeatsu Shimizu[Kyoto Institute of Technology]. More details: Download PDF

Launch: Macau – Reading the Hybrid City – Discovering Manuel Vicente

The Fundação José Saramago, in partnership with Docomomo International, Docomomo Macau and the Ordem de Arquitectos, will host the book launch for a new publication by Docomomo Macau, entitled “Macau: Reading the Hybrid City” on September 3rd, 2016, at 18:00. This catalogue is the result of research undertaken by Docomomo Macau about the work of architect Manuel Vicente, originating from the desire to reflect on his oeuvre, from the point of view of those who worked with him, sharing their creative process and strategies developed during his practice in Macau. Taking place at the Fundação José Saramago, the launch will…

Launch: Macau – Reading the Hybrid City – Discovering Manuel Vicente

The Rui Cunha Foundation and Docomomo Macau presented, on July 7th 2016, the catalogue “Macau: Reading the Hybrid City”. This work is the result of research undertaken by Docomomo Macau about the architect Manuel Vicente, compiling all the material produced for a series of conferences and the exhibition “Descobrir Manuel Vicente”. This book originates from the desire to reflect on Vicente’s work, from the point of view of those who worked with him, sharing the creative process, thoughts and strategies they developed during his practice in Macau. The result of his different interventions are presented in this document as a…

Conference: Docomomo Slide night

Slide Night: 1st June 2016, 18:00, Walsh Street, Boyd Foundation, South Yarra, Australia SPEAKERS: Tony Lee, Boyd Foundation, talking about ‘Benchmarking Walsh Street’ – a comparative survey of modernist museum houses in LA Marika Neustupny, NMBW Architects, talking about ‘Shinohara & Kikutake  – house with an earthern floor & Skyhouse, Japan; Libby Richardson, PhD candidate the University of Melbourne, talking about ‘Modern churches in Melbourne’. More details: website

Seminar: El Movimiento Moderno en México: Ciudad, Arquitectura y Tecnologías

On 26th and 27th May 2016, the Seminar El Movimiento Moderno en México: Ciudad, Arquitectura y Tecnologíaswill take place at Auditorium “Joaquin A. Mora”, Facultad de Arquitectura, Mexico DF, Mexico. 26th May: _Alfonso Pallares, sembrador de ideas (UNAM) by Elisa Drago; _Mexico – Veracruz, miradas desde adentro y hacia afuera. Interpretaciones regionales y nacionales del Movimiento Moderno (Docomomo Mexico/Universidad Veracruzana) by Ivan San Martin and Fernando Winfried; _Imaginarios de modernidad y tradición. Arquitectura del siglo XX en América Latina (Porrua) by Catherine Ettinger McEnulty. 27th May: _Table 1 with the theme “ciudad, territorio y arquitectura”, moderated by Armando V. Flores Salazar; _Table 2 with the theme…

Inaugural conference: Ideal(istic) Education | Modern Education and Modern Architecture

Technion – Israel institute of Technology, Haifa Israel Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, Segoe Building Thursday, 9th May, 2016 | 09:00-17:00 The inaugural conference of Docomomo Israel brings together researchers, architects and educators who explore the role of architecture in introducing modern ideas to the community by design of educational facilities. In presenting new case studies and fresh perspectives, the conference seeks to challenge the established notions of modernism and address its diverse global interpretations, as these were formed in light of educational ideals and cultural themes.More details: Download PDF

Travel Tour: Discover Modern Cuba: Continuity of Past and Present

3 – 12 October, 2015 Havana, Cuba – Hotel Capri (8 nights) Tour Leader: Belmont Freeman Guest: Eduardo Luis Rodríguez Docomomo US is pleased to announce registration is now open for our educational travel tour of modern architecture in Havana, Cuba. Experience the rich architectural past of this long elusive Caribbean island located just 90 miles south of U.S. soil. Modern Cuba offers a unique travel opportunity in a small group setting featuring access to modern homes and buildings considered off the beaten path or not ordinarily open to the public. The ten-day, nine-night trip will be led by architect and scholar, Belmont Freeman, FAIA, with Cuban architect and historian, Eduardo…

Exhibition: Discovering Manuel Vicente, an architectural exhibition

Exhibition: Discovering Manuel Vicente, an architectural exhibition Opening:September 10th 2015 (THUR) 12:00 – 20:00 Period :September 10th 2015 – October 10th 2015 Local: Macau Design Center, Exhibition Gallery, 1st floor, 5, Travessa da Fabrica, Macau Free Admission “docomomo Macau and Macau Design Center present “Discovering Manuel Vicente”: An Architectural Exhibition. Throughout four decades, the intervention of Architect Manuel Vicente has had an extensive contribution to the reflection on the city in Macau, both at the level of Architecture, Urbanism and the role of the Architect in responding to the constant challenges of a changing society. The dimension of his intervention, which…

Suite IBERIA: La Arquitectura de Influencia Española en Caracas

Exhibition and Publication: Suite IBERIA – La Arquitectura de Influencia Española en Caracas 16 July – 30 August 2015 Sala TAC, Trasnocho Centro Cultural, Las Mercedes, CaracasThe “Trasnocho Arte Contacto” room (TAC, Trasnocho Centro Cultural), docomomo Venezuela and the embassy of Spain in Venezuela organize and present the exhibition: “Suite IBERIA: La Arquitectura de Influencia Española en Caracas”, which will open on 16th July 2015 at 7pm.The exhibition focuses on the several influences that the architectural and urban Spanish culture had in the construction of the modern Caracas, during the period 1900-1970. Curated by Hannia Gómes and with the assistance of Valeria…