14th International Docomomo Conference – Abstract Selection
Docomomo Virtual Exhibition
DOCOMOMO LAUNCHED GLOBAL VIRTUAL EXHIBITION Tecnico – University of Lisbon, Pavilhao de Civil e Arquitectura, Sala 4.41 Lisbon, 23 November 2015docomomo International launched a new project: the docomomo virtual exhibition(MoMove). The website –exhibition.docomomo.com – offers a selection of 2000 buildings and sites of the Modern Movement, curated by architects, historians and other professionals. This is a unique database for its geographic reach and number of works. The exhibition launching took place at Tecnico – University of Lisbon, during the PhD International Week with the presence of Ana Tostoes, docomomo International Chair, Andrea Canziani, Antonio Bandeirinha, Horacio Torrent, Miles Glendinning and Timo Tuomi.The docomomo virtual exhibition is…
Docomomo International meeting with UNESCO World Heritage Centre
On the 10 November, in Paris, docomomo International chair, Prof. Ana Tostões, and the Director of Heritage Division & Director of the World Heritage Centre, Mechtild Rössler, have gathered to strengthen ties between these two organizations and to discuss the developments in world heritage classification.
Launching of Docomomo Journal 53 – LC 50 Years After
docomomo International and Fondation Le Corbusier have gathered on the 9 November 2015, 6 pm, at Maison La Roche – Fondation Le Corbusier, in Paris, to celebrate the launching of docomomo Journal 53 – LC 50 Years After. As a tribute to Le Corbusier on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his death, this issue of docomomo Journal is focused on rehabilitation and conservation processes undertaken on Le Corbusier buildings and sites worldwide monitored by the Fondation Le Corbusier. Download PDF
Launching of Docomomo Journal 53 – LC 50 Years After
On 2nd November, docomomo International launched docomomo Journal 53 – LC 50 Years After, in Tokyo, Japan. The launching was conducted by the Chair of docomomo International, Prof. Ana Tostões, and had the presence of Prof. Franz Graf and Prof. Giulia Marino, authors of this issue. As a tribute to Le Corbusier on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his death, this issue of docomomoJournal is focused on rehabilitation and conservation processes undertaken on Le Corbusier buildings and sites worldwide monitored by the Fondation Le Corbusier.
Docomomo International meeting with Docomomo Japan and ASEAN representatives
On 2nd November, took place, in Tokyo, a meeting of docomomo International, together with docomomo Japan and the ASEAN representatives, part of the mASEANa Project, that have participated in the Round Table and Colloquium “Conservation Action Priorities for Twentieth Century Heritage. Sharing experience of ASEAN Countries and Japan”. The Chair of docomomo International, Prof. Ana Tostões, presented successful cases of conservation and rehabilitation of Modern Movement heritage, worldwide. The chair and the vice-chair of docomomo Switzerland, Prof. Franz Graf and Prof. Giulia Marino, acted, also representing the TSAM-EPFL laboratory, in order to share the successful rehabilitation experience conducted in Lignon, Genève, followed by a very meaningful roundtable about conservation strategies on modern heritage monuments and sites…
mASEANa Project: Docomomo International at the Round Table Conservation Action Priorities for Twentieth Century Heritage. Sharing experience of ASEAN Countries and Japan 30th October – 3rd November, Tokyo, Japan
Between 30th October and 3rd November, the International Round Table and Colloquium “Conservation Action Priorities for Twentieth Century Heritage. Sharing experience of ASEAN Countries and Japan” took place in Tokyo as the first initiative of the mASEANa Project. Promoted by docomomo Japan, this project came from the coalition of docomomo International, mAAN and ICOMOS ISC20c, with the support of the Japan Foundation, for the protection, conservation and promotion of modern heritage monuments and sites in south-east Asia. The goal of this meeting was to bring together representatives of all ASEAN nations and modern heritage experts from docomomo International, mAAN and ICOMOS ISC 20C, to develop a five year plan for the mASEANa Project. This…
Docomomo International at the 2nd Docomomo Macau Seminar
The Chair of docomomo International, Prof. Ana Tostoes, participated in the 2nd docomomo Macau Seminar: “Re-Interpreting XX century architecture through adaptive reuse”, presenting the lecture “Modernity Towards a Better Future” and conducting a roundtable on adaptive reuse of modern heritage. THEME: To discuss approaches of intervening in modern movement architecture understanding the role of design strategies and the need of policy to frame and encompass best practices on heritage preservation. The role of classification, heritage assessment and planning, a creative process layering through the design and the role of heritage in our society is a complex system that all cities with a heritage agenda should test and implement….
Docomomo International at the Jornadas Europeias do Património 2015
The presentation of the national program for Jornadas Europeias do Património 2015 (European Heritage Days 2015) took place on the 24 September, in Museu da Electricidade, where it was held the delivery of the photo contest awards “Num instante…o Património! 2015” and the round table discussion “Património Industrial e Técnico: memória e recurso“, with the participation of Zara Ferreira, secretary general in representation of docomomo International, partner of this project. Round table: Zara Ferreia, secretary general of docomomo International Fernanda Rollo, Instituto de História Contemporânea, FCSH/UNL Jorge Custódio, APAI José Aguiar, FAUTL Manuel Lacerda, DGPC More details: website (Portuguese).