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…

Call for submissions. UIA 2030 AWARD: UIA & UN-HABITAT

Docomomo International is pleased to share that “the UIA, in partnership with UN-Habitat, launched the UIA 2030 Award to promote the work of architects contributing to delivery of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, together with the New Urban Agenda. The biennial award, synchronized with the World Urban Forum, invites all architects around the world to submit entries for built projects which demonstrate design quality and have made significant contributions towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in six categories. The first cycle of the UIA Award (2021 – 2022) is now open for entries. Faced with the challenges of climate change, rapid urbanisation and deepening…

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…

InnovaConcrete School

An online training course in the framework of the H2020 project InnovaConcrete (GA 760858) entitled “InnovaConcrete School”, will be held online on 8th – 10th November 2021, “The InnovaConcrete School has the aim of contributing to the professional development of high-degree students, young researchers and restorers, giving information about the novelties in the field of nanomaterials for cultural heritage conservation and preservation of 20th Century cultural heritage made of concrete. The school will offer keynote lectures and presentation from high level professionals and researchers; moreover, it will be possible to participate to an interactive exhibition space to deepen the InnovaConcrete…

InnovaConcrete Final Workshop – Conservation of the 20th Century Concrete-based Cultural Heritage: Innovative materials, procedures and awareness

Between 2nd and 4th December 2021 will happen InnovaConcrete project’s Final Workshop in Cádiz, (Spain), in an in-person and virtual option. The aims of this final workshops are: To disseminate the targets, challenges and final results of InnovaConcrete project. To disseminate the knowledge of concrete heritage conservation of the 20th century with special emphasis in the Modern Architecture. To promote citizen awareness around concrete heritage. The languages of the event are English and Spanish, with simultaneous translation available. “INNOVACONCRETE is an innovative and ambitious project that aims at preserving concrete-based monuments, the most significant tangible Cultural Heritage in the 20th…

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….

Book launching: Lisboa Moderna, by Ana Tostões

Save the date! The newly out book Lisboa Moderna [Modern Lisbon] by Ana Tostões will be launched in two events: – 29th October 2021, 21H30, Porto, Fundação Marques da Silva with Paula Santos and José Fernando Gonçalves – 3rd November 2021, 18H00, Lisbon, CCB – Garagem Sul with Dra. Ana Sousa Dias, João Luís Carrilho da Graça and Gonçalo Byrne In this book, resulting from the latest researches about the city of Lisbon, Ana Tostões proposes a reflection on the modern city of Lisbon based on a reading of its transformation and a historical and critical analysis of a group of…