“‘Museums, monuments, even large areas of cities have become protected from change because they have been aestheticised as belonging to a given cultural heritage.’ When philosopher Boris Groys expressed frustration at the slow pace of urban and social change because heritage is more valued than innovation and progress, he was one of many to take sides in the longstanding battles over the desire to preserve versus the need to modernise cities. So how best should cities cater for economic and population growth? And to what extent should we protect existing buildings, spaces and places, which many view as essential to ‘authentic’…

Docomomo International is pleased to announce the results of the Call for Papers for the 15th International Docomomo Conference – Metamorphosis. The Continuity of Change, that will take place between 20th and 28th August 2018, at Cankarjev Dom, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Docomomo International had an excellent response to the Call for Papers. About 300 proposals were received, making the selection exceptionally competitive. The Scientific Committee selected the abstracts on the basis of their quality and their relevance to the main issues of Docomomo and to the conference theme and sub-themes. The final selection was made through a multi-stage evaluation process, in order to guarantee a broad scope, from a thematic, geographical and chronological standpoint….

Docomomo International is happy to inform that Docomomo members have now special price ticket (7€) to the Architekturzentrum Wien, Wien, Austria. “The Architekturzentrum Wien, located in the heart of Vienna – in the MuseumsQuartier, is the Austrian museum of architecture. It opened in 1993 and regards itself as a centre for exhibitions, events and research on the subject of architecture and the culture of building. The Az W and its varied programme have earned a high reputation both in Austria and internationally. As well as the permanent exhibition ´a_show. Austrian Architecture in the 20th and 21st Centuries´, international touring exhibitions…

Between 25th and 27th October 2017, the Scientific Committe of the 15th International Docomomo Conference – “Metamorphosis. The Continuity of Change” met in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to select the papers for the Conference which will take place in the Cankarjev Dom, Ljubljana, Slovenia, between 28th and 31st August 2018. The results are available at: link The detailed conference programme including registration, accommodation, workshop, tours and ancillary activities, will be published on the Conference website – www.docomomo2018.si.

The books “The Shape of the City” and “The Mediterranean Question” (ed. Ana Tostões, Lisboa, IST Press, 2017) will be launched in the DECivil Museum (Museu do Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Arquitectura e Georrecursos) Técnico– University of Lisbon (IST), in 17th October, 18h00. These two volumes materialize the 2016 PhD Architecture Week lectures organized by the PhD Programme in Architecture of IST. The books will be presented by Prof. Teresa Barata Salgueiro (Full Professor at the IGOT-UL – Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Lisbon). The session will also count with the participation of Prof. Pedro Lourtie (IST Press Director), Profs. Ana Tostões,…

On 14th November 2017 the 3rd Journey of Liturgy, Art and Architecture: Modern Heritage of the Church took place at Sagrado Coração de Jesus Church, Lisbon, Portugal. The Chair of Docomomo, Prof. Ana Tostões presented the lecture “Património Moderno: Documentação e Conservação. O caso da Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Jesus” [Modern Heritage: Documentation and Conservation. The case of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus]. Programme: PDF below [Portuguese] Photographic report: OA Facebook Page Download PDF

“This national meeting promotes a reflection on the teaching of architecture in Portugal in the context of the portrait that the Prize of Architecture offers the last 5 years to distinguish the best projects from all Portuguese universities. It will be an opportunity to bring together members of the various jury compositions, teachers and experts to a debate around issues that concern all those who share the mission and commitment to affirm the national teaching and excellence of the young talents of Portuguese Architecture. This session follows the seminar on land-use planning that will also take place in the Monastery…

Between 19th September and 10th October 2017, the IST PhD Week Fall 2017 took place at Instituto Superior Técnico – University of Lisbon, Portugal, under the theme “Sustainable Reuse. Towards a Better Environment”. Programme 19 September Richard Klein  École d’Architecture de Lille The villa Cavrois (1929-1932), Robert Mallet-Stevens architect 21 September Hubert-Jan Henket Delft University of Technology; Bierman Henket architects About progress, restoration and adaptive reuse of [health] buildings with modernity in mind 26 September Luiz Amorim Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Built Environment questions and the legacy of Delfim Amorim 28 September Maria Manuel Oliveira Escola de Arquitectura da Universidade…

Docomomo International is happy to announce the winner and the 2 honourable mentions of the 2nd Docomomo Photo Prize edition — Summer 2017, under the theme Modern Landscapes. Docomomo Photo Prize is an international photograph competition promoted by Docomomo International that is taking place every season according to a specific theme, through Instagram.  The jury panel of this edition is composed by: · Ana Tostões (Chair of Docomomo International and Full Professor at Técnico — University of Lisbon) · Inãki Bergera (Architect and Photographer) · João Belo Rodeia (Docomomo International, Architect and Professor at University of Évora and Universidade Autonoma de Lisboa) · Miles Glendinning (Chair of the ISC…

Between 3rd and 10th September 2017, Docomomo International will be represented at the UIA 2017 Seoul World Architects Congress by Louise Noelle (Member of the Advisory Board of Docomomo International and Chair of Docomomo Mexico). “The UIA world congresses are a forum for professional and cultural exchange among all the world´s architects, and bring together thousands of participants from around the globe. Each event focuses on a pertinent theme, developed by eminent personalities from the international architectural, planning, and construction fields. Debates, exhibitions, tours and festivals make them the perfect meeting place for colleagues and friends, and students of architecture are…