Returning the lost: research, documentation and restoration of the damaged and rebuilt moments of modern architecture

The Organizing Committee of the International Conference «Returning the lost: research, documentation and restoration of the damaged and rebuilt moments of modern architecture» is pleased to invite you to take part in the conference, which will take place in Kharkiv, based on Kharkiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (KhNUCEA, 40, Sumska St.), which will take place on April 21–23, 2020. The conference continues series of scientific meetings, united by the general theme “Study and Protection of the Inheritance of the National Architectural Modernism”, which was started by Kharkiv conferences in 2012 and 2013. This conference is held jointly…

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…

Brazil, Architectures for the country of the Future/Arica, Developing architectures

Docomomo Chile, together with Fondecyt Project 1181290, Active Arica and Arica City Hall, has organized a conference wich will take place 18th December 2019 (17h30), at the Arica Municipal Library, in Arica. The speakers are Ruth Verde Zein, docomomo Brazil, with the communication “Brazil, Architectures for the Country of the Future” and Horácio Torrent, chair of docomomo Chile, with the communication “Arica, Developing architectures”. To know more visit docomomo Chile facebook page.

6th International Iconic Houses Conference “Pioneers of the Dutch Modern House”

The Iconic Houses Foundation is proud to present its 6th International Conference from 2nd-8th June 2020 at Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This event will include visits to circa 23 unique houses in The Netherlands, Belgium and France! The lectures on the two conference days (4th and 5th June) will be devoted to two themes: Thursday will focus on the “Pioneers of the Dutch Modern House” in the Netherlands and their impact on architectural history; Friday will have an international scope with presentations about “Saving Icons at Risk”. The deadline for registration is Friday, 15th May 2020. All…

Women In Design 2020+ International Conference & Exhibition

The HECAR Foundation is organizing “Women In Design 2020+”, an International Conference & Exhibition scheduled for the beginning of 2020, in Mumbai, India. The Conference will be held at the Nehru Auditorium, Worli, Mumbai on 8th, 9th and 10th January 2020. Curated and organized by The HECAR Foundation and Somaya & Kalappa Consultants-SNK, Women In Design 2020+ International Conference & Exhibition, aims to encourage a dialogue on design, architecture, urban design, planning and social issues. The three-day event is planned as a thought-provoking program discussing the role of women in multidisciplinary design and construction professions worldwide. The event will host presentations, discussions and screenings…

Living in colour

The Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp together with the University of Antwerp, in a joint venture with ISC-Interior Design have organized an International Conference  . Colour is often an essential aspect of art, interior architecture and architecture. It can for instance contribute to a particular meaning for the artist, it can articulate architectural elements in buildings – or eliminate the contours of a space. In short, colour can be an important means for artists and designers. Not accidently is the colour chart an indispensable tool for interior architects. However, the attention to the use of colour in architecture has…

Gulbenkian Buildings and Garden: Past, Present and Future

On the occasion of the 50 years celebration of the Gulbenkian Buildings and Garden, the Gulbenkian foundation dedicates one day to the debate on architecture and the insertion of Gulbenkian buildings in the city of Lisbon. On December 10th, the afternoon begins with a round table, curated by Gonçalo Byrne, where the President of Docomomo International, Ana Tostões, will join the discussion on Gulbenkian’s buildings and garden – past, present and future; followed by the launch of photographer André Cepeda’s book Gulbenkian. The day ends with a lecture on the garden’s new expansion project with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. Live…

Online publication of the International Congress: Bauhaus and Greece

After the international congress entitled Bauhaus and Greece: The New Idea of Synthesis in Art and Architecture, held in Athens, from the 30th May  to 1st June 2019, the video recordings are now available on Youtube. The conference aimed to created a discussion around two main topics: the first, was the Bauhaus reception in Greece and other countries before and after the Second World War. In the special case of Greece, the influences of modern European culture on the arts, architecture and art education during these periods. The second topic was about other international initiatives that directly or indirectly referred…

Architetture del ‘900 in Basilicata e Puglia [Architecture from the 20th century in Basilicata and Puglia]]

“9 x 100 = 900, 9 itinerari per 100 architetture del ‘900 in Basilicata e Puglia” is the title of the week dedicated to the modern movement architecture, organized by Docomomo Italy, from 15th to 23rd November, in Matera. On November 15th, to mark the beginning of the week, the traveling exhibition “9 itinerari per 100 architetture del ‘900 in Basilicata e Puglia“, organized by the Basilicata and Puglia sections of Docomomo Italy will be inaugurated at the Cinema Teatro Duni (by the architect Ettore Stella, from Matera, 1949); guided tours to Matera’s modern architecture will take place during the…

International Symposium: 100 Bauhaus

The College of Architecture and Urban Planning of Tongji University held a symposium on “100 Bauhaus”, focusing on the challenges of conservation of modern heritage. This event brought specialists on conservation of Bauhaus-related heritage such as Dipl.-Ing. Frank Assmann (Bauhaus Foundation); Prof. Ivo Hammer (Tugendhat House International Conservation Committee), plus experts on the conservation of modern architectural heritage in Shanghai like Profs. Qian Feng and Qu Cuisong (Wenyuan Building, Tongji University); and Mr. Zuo Xun (Green House, Shanghai IADR). The symposium offered a great opportunity to discuss on conservation criteria and design approaches for a topic –modern heritage- that is…