Sixth meeting of ROUNDTRIP II: From the Alps to the Andes and viceversa. Le Corbusier and the members of the Latin America Modern Movement

Docomomo International is trilled to announce the next meeting of the lecture series “ROUNDTRIP II: From the Alps to the Andes and vice-versa. Le Corbusier and the members of the Latin American Modern Movement”, organized by Ex-Momo. Entitled  “In the wake of WOMEN within EUROPE and LATIN AMERICA”, the lecture will be held online on 12th November 2021 at 11.00 am (Bogotá) / 2.00 pm (Buenos Aires) / 6.00 pm (Turin).  Speakers will be: – Miquel  Maribel Aliaga and Luiza Coelho (Universidade de Brasilia) “Philomena Miller: Brasilia-Francia, entre el exilio y la enseñanza” – Diego Romero Sánchez (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)…

Research Seminar: Anastylosis of the Modern. Practices and Perspectives for the Recognition and Re-Signification of Abandoned Architecture and Landscapes

Docomomo International is happy to share that in the framework of the research project on the case study of the Apulia region, Italy, led by Lorenzo Pietropaolo (Politecnico di Bari), an online seminar will be held via Zoom on November 9th, 2021, 10:00 am -13:00 pm (CET), entitled “Anastylosis of the Modern. Practices and Perspectives for the Recognition and Re-Signification of Abandoned Architecture and Landscapes.” It is organized by Politecnico di Bari, in collaboration with Instituto Superior Técnico – Universidade de Lisboa, Docomomo International, Urbane Künste Ruhr, urban@it, and the Italian Ministry of Culture, Regional Secretariat for Apulia. “The goal…

Fifth meeting of ROUNDTRIP II: From the Alps to the Andes and viceversa. Le Corbusier and the members of the Latin America Modern Movement

Docomomo International is happy to announce the fifth meeting of the lecture series “ROUNDTRIP II: From the Alps to the Andes and vice-versa. Le Corbusier and the members of the Latin American Modern Movement”, organized by Ex-Momo. Entitled  “México & Le Corbusier”, the lecture will be held online on 19th November 2021 at 6.00 pm (GMT+1).  The keynote speech will be held by: – Miquel Adrià (Arquine director) “La sombra del cuervo, arquitectos mexicanos tras la senda de Le Corbusier” Seven sessions on a monthly basis, presented by international researchers reflecting on some of the protagonists of the Latin American…

Review the presentations – 16th International Docomomo Conference, Tokyo Japan 2020+1

Docomomo International together with Docomomo Japan is happy to share that until 31 December 2021 the  international conference platform on Oxford Abstract for the 16th International Docomomo Conference Tokyo Japan 2020+1 will be accessible. Take the opportunity to: review the sessions and main events, watch the recorded videos of each paper presentation download individual papers, take a look at the Ebook version of the proceedings (not final version) go trough the poster presentations take advantage of the goodie bag contents LINK: https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/#/event/public/2170/program Review some moments of the conference on Docomomo International’s Facebook 16th International Conference 2020+1 Photo Album Final versions of…

Seminar: A Framework for Rejuvenating Large Modernist Structures/Sites

Docomomo International is trilled to share that the Centre for Sustainable Asian Cities (CSAC) of the School of Design and Environment, NUS, and the Docomomo Singapore are co-organizing a half-day research seminar on “A Framework for Rejuvenating Large Modernist Structures/Sites”, on 16th November 2021. “In the seminar, the research team will share the insights from the research project titled Developing a Decision-Support Tool for the conservation of significant post-independence buildings in Singapore (under Heritage Research Grant by National Heritage Board). Following, four overseas speakers will also share an exemplary case study from their context: REXKL in Kuala Lumpur (Mr Shin…

International Conference on Architectural Criticism: on the Duty and Power of Architectural Criticism

It is with great pleasure that Docomomo International informs that the records of the International Conference on Architectural Criticism: on the Duty and Power of Architectural Criticism, organized by the International Committee of Architectural Critics (CICA) and hosted by the School of Architecture, The University of Texas at Austin, are now on its Youtube channel. The conference took place online via Zoom on 9-10 and 16-17 October 2021. “Under the theme “On the Duty and Power of Architectural Criticism” this conferences addresses questions as:Should architectural criticism be enlightening? Should it help in the creation of a better built environment? Is there a…

Ciclo de Conferências Encontro de Urbanismo/Urbanism Meeting Conference Cycle – O património cultural e a construção da identidade

Docomomo International is pleased to announce that CIUL (Center for Urban Information of Lisbon) is launched its 2021/2022 edition of the Ciclo de Conferências Encontro de Urbanismo [Urbanism Meeting Conference Cycle]. Promoted annually, since 2013, the cycle focuses on the reflection on Lisbon, from the urbanism perspective, addressing a different theme every year. Over six sessions, one per month, a panel of specialists is invited to present experiences and perspectives on the themes launched, opening space for debate and the exchange of ideas. This year’s edition invites us to discover the Heritage of Lisbon. How is heritage defined and why is…

Fourth meeting of “ROUNDTRIP II: From the Alps to the Andes and viceversa. Le Corbusier and the members of the Latin America Modern Movement.”

Docomomo International is pleased to announce the fourth meeting of the lecture series “ROUNDTRIP II: From the Alps to the Andes and vice-versa. Le Corbusier and the members of the Latin American Modern Movement”, organized by Ex-Momo. The next lecture, “From the ALPS to the ANDES”, will be held online on 22nd October 2021 at 6.00 pm (GMT+2). On this meeting will speak: Paolo Mellano (Politecnico di Torino) and Annalisa Dameri (Politecnico di Torino) “Vicente Nasi, fra eclettismo e modernità” Ingrid Quintana Guerrero (Uniandes) “Una ‘datilera’ suramericana: Augusto Tobito en el taller de Le Corbusier” David Vélez (Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana)…

Matter. the white conferences – MárioBonito.1OOanos

Matter. the white conferences evokes the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mário Bonito (1921-1976) – a modern architect from Porto author of works as the “O Lar Familiar” Neighborhood and the Ouro Industrial Company Building, with a strong connection to the cinema, a decisive role in the Portuguese Club of Cinematography, and an active participation in theater -, through a set of actions that discuss his lines of thought and body of work, which we aim to expand and develop through the pursuit of authorial readings on contemporary matters, beginning mid- September, extending up to the end of December 2021….

Online expert discussion on Integrated Approaches to Europe’s Dissonant Heritage

SCBA is inviting, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, for Building and Community (BMI) and the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR), to the Online expert discussion on Integrated Approaches to Europe’s Dissonant Heritage, next Wednesday, 20th October 2021 from 15:00-18:00h CET. “The agenda is as follows: Moderation: Martin Grisel, European Urban Knowledge Network (EUKN) – 15:00-15:40h  Welcome by representatives of the Municipality of Barcelona, the EU and the BMI/ BBSR: Martin Grisel, Àngels Llorenç (Head of Cabinet of the Council of Democratic Memory, Municipality of Barcelona), Normunds Popens (Deputy…