Publications: The Shape of the City; The Mediterrean Question

The PhD Programme in Architecture of Técnico (PDA) – University of Lisbon (IST), coordinated by the Chair of Docomomo International, Prof. Ana Tostões, started the edition of a book collection gathering together the keynote lectures presented at “PhD Architecture Weeks” that take place in Técnico, every season, in the framework of the IST-PDA. This books reveals current research in the field of architecture and urbanism, carried out by professionals and students, around the world. Docomomo International supported the edition of this collection, paying homage to the support of Técnico – University of Lisbon gives to Docomomo International Headquarters. The first…

Renew your Membership for 2017

Dear Docomomo Chapters, Dear Docomomo International members, Docomomo International would like to remember you to renew your membership for the year 2017, before 15 January. Benefits Docomomo International members will receive the 2 annual issues of Docomomo Journal, published in collaboration with experts in the Modern Movement from all over the world, the Member Card 2017 providing discounts accessing museums, partner institutions and activities worldwide dedicated to the Modern Movement, the monthly Docomomo´s digital newsletter and reduced registration in Docomomo International initiatives. A lot of new projects are under development! Instructions for Chapters Send to Docomomo International (docomomo@tecnico.ulisboa.pt) 1) the…

Collaboration Protocol Between Docomomo International and CNC (National Cultural Center)

On 14 December 2016, a protocol to strengthen the protection of architectural heritage of the modern movement was signed by Professor Ana Tostões, chair of Docomomo International, and Professor Maria Calado, chair of the (Portuguese) National Cultural Center. The aim of this event, held at the headquarters of the National Cultural Center, is to stimulate the exchange between the institutions so that both can benefit from programs, projects and collaborative actions in the fields of modern architecture. The actions include promotion and dissemination activities, training and education activities, cultural, scientific and technical activities, cooperation with Portuguese-speaking communities, reciprocal participation in…

Recordings: [RT5] Docomomo’s 25th+1 Anniversary, Time for Adaptive Re-thinking?

Docomomo International is happy to share the roundtable [RT5] Docomomo’s 25th+1 Anniversary, Time for Adaptive Re-thinking?, recorded on video, as part of the 14th International Docomomo Conference [http://www.docomomo2016.com/]. The roundtable, chaired by Hubert-Jan Henket and Stella Maris Casal, discussed the working of Docomomo till now: “Have we played out all the issues concerning the importance, validity and perspectives of Modern Movement architecture in the 21st century and beyond? Has the time come to propose new challenges?” In the links below you can find the several recordings: 1. Introduction https://goo.gl/ioH7ip 2. Iveta Cerna https://goo.gl/g8Gj2Y 5. John Allan https://goo.gl/8GCWn8 6. Maija Kairamo https://goo.gl/fkVnxF 7….

Congress: Primer Congreso Iberoamericano de Historia Urbana

The First Ibero-american Congress on Urban History (Primer Congreso Iberoamericano de Historia Urbana), was held last 23rd-25th November, in Santiago, Chile, under the theme Cities in time: infraestructures, territories, heritage (Ciudades en el tiempo: Infraestructuras, Territorios, Património). The Chair of docomomo International, Ana Tostões, took part of this Congress, as Coordinator of the Table 24 – “El urbanismo bajo las dictaduras en el siglo XX” – together with Max Welch Guerra. More details: website (Spanish and Portuguese) Download PDF

Seminar: Seminario Internacional la Arquitectura de la Gran Ciudad

The II International Seminar La Arquitectura de la Gran Ciudad, was held last 21st – 22nd November, in Santiago,  Chile, under the theme La Arquitectura de La Gran Ciudad (The Architecture of the Big City). The Chair of docomomo International, Ana Tostões, took part of this Congress, as a Speaker, with the communication “Construir a Cidade Moderna” (Building the Modern City). More details: website (Spanish)

IX DOCOMOMO Ibérico Congress

The IX docomomo Ibérico Congress, organized by Fundación docomomo Ibérico, in collaboration with Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos Vasco-Navarro, Delegación en Guipúzcoa del COAVN, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura – UPV-EHU, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de la Universidad de Navarra and Instituto de Patrimonio Cultural de España, was held last 16th-18th October. Ana Tostões, the Chair of docomomo International, took part of this Conference, by participating in the roundtable “Modernity, Cultural Heritage and Society”, together with Celestino Braña, Chair of Docomomo Iberia, Denis Itxaso, Diputado Foral de Cultura, DFG/GFA and Luisa Etxenike, escritora y Gestora Cultural. More details: website Download PDF