Call for Papers – Architektúra & urbanizmus 2021, 3-4. “The Heritage of Postwar Modernism: Engaged Research”

Docomomo International is pleased to announce the new call for papers for the thematic issue of the Architektúra & urbanizmus 2021, 3-4 entitled The Heritage of Postwar Modernism: Engaged Research. “Today, we are witnessing a wave of demolition of Modernism or Brutalism icons on both sides of the former Iron Curtain. A key role in activating public opinion against the destruction of the often unpopular and long-criticised buildings has been played by architectural theorists and historians. Should we regard the present engagement of the scholarly community in the struggles for the protection of architectonic heritage as individual departures from the…

LAST DAYS: Call for Papers – International Conference on Architectural Criticism: on the Duty and Power of Architectural Criticism

The Call for contributions for the International Conference on Architectural Criticism: on the Duty and Power of Architectural Criticism, by CICA is open until 30th April 2021. “Should architectural criticism be enlightening? Should it help in the creation of a better built environment? Is there a factual basis to it? Does it have a duty to present evidence in the evaluation of a building? Or should it take on what architects say about their designs? In the context of a flat internet, should architectural criticism be able to define best practices? Does it wield the power over who is in and…

Call for Proposals: SAH CONNECTS Programs

The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) presents year-round virtual programming through SAH CONNECTS, a series of workshops, roundtables, seminars, and discussions that focus on timely issues related to the history of the built environment. The Society invites individuals and those representing SAH Affiliate Groups, publications, programs, online educational resources, chapters, and partner organizations to submit a proposal for consideration for SAH CONNECTS. The purpose of SAH CONNECTS is to allow for virtual sharing of scholarship, professional development workshops, book discussions, and other types of programs that will advance knowledge in the field of architectural history.  We welcome proposals from those who study every time period and…

Call for Papers: SESAH’s 2021 Annual Conference in Natchez, MS

The Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH) is now accepting paper proposals for its 2021 Annual Conference, to be held in Natchez, Mississippi, September 29—October 2, 2021.  The conference is co-hosted by Historic Natchez Foundation, Natchez National Historical Park, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Paper sessions will be held on Thursday and Friday, September 30 and October 1. SESAH welcomes abstracts from architectural, landscape, preservation, and urban historians; independent scholars; architects; architectural theorists; museum curators; and other scholars in related fields. Submissions from graduate students in these fields are also welcome. Papers on any…

Call for Articles: Delft Architecture Theory Journal – Footprint 31 “Open Architecture: Tradition, Possibilities and Shortcomings”

Docomomo International is pleased to announce that Jorge Mejía and Esin Komez Daglioglu will be the editors of Footprint 31, dedicated to “Open Architecture: Tradition, Possibilities, and Shortcomings.” This issue of Footprint intends to produce and develop knowledge on the ways which architecture can be open in structural, procedural, performative and/or conceptual terms; and welcomes contributions that critically and creatively study past, present and future open architectures by defining their utility and value (or the lack thereof), explaining the methodological advantages and disadvantages of their use, or justifying alternative conceptualisations for their nature. Proposal for articles (6000-8000 words) and review…

Call for Artists – Barcelona Contemporary 2021

Docomomo International is pleased to share the Barcelona Contemporary 2021 organized by ITSLIQUID Group, that will be held in Barcelona, at Valid World Hall Gallery from June 03 to June 20, 2021. Barcelona Contemporary is a contemporary art fair that presents collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2021 edition will represent a forum for direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography art, installations, video art and live performance. Barcelona Contemporary provides artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their…

Call for entries – Student competition “60 plus: Brutalism” by ICOMOS Germany

Docomomo International would like to draw your attention to the student competition “60 plus: Brutalism” organized by ICOMOS Germany and partners. Competition task The ICOMOS Student Competition 2021 is dedicated to the heritage of Brutalism of the era before 1990. The aim of the competition task is not only to admonish that the buildings of Brutalism must be preserved, but to precisely state what makes them worth preserving. What meanings can be attributed to these buildings? Is their value limited to the material honesty of the concrete or can other architectural, urban planning or conceptual qualities be identified? What might…

Call for Papers: ROUNDTRIP II: From the Alps to the Andes

Docomomo International is pleased to announce the call for papers for the online lecture series by ex-momo “ROUNDTRIP II: From the Alps  to the Andes” and with the subtitle ” Le Corbusier and the members of the Latin American Modern Movement”. The lecture series “ROUNDTRIP II: From the Alps  to the Andes” is organized by the Inter-university Department of Regional & Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino, and will happen between May and December 2021 in online mode. “Six sessions on a monthly basis, presented by international researchers reflecting on some of the protagonists of the Latin American…

Call for Papers – International Conference on Architectural Criticism: on the Duty and Power of Architectural Criticism

Docomomo International is pleased to announce that the Call for contributions for the International Conference on Architectural Criticism: on the Duty and Power of Architectural Criticism, by CICA is now open until 30th April 2021. “Should architectural criticism be enlightening? Should it help in the creation of a better built environment? Is there a factual basis to it? Does it have a duty to present evidence in the evaluation of a building? Or should it take on what architects say about their designs? In the context of a flat internet, should architectural criticism be able to define best practices? Does…

Call for Papers – APT 2021 Conference: Preservation Beyond Politics

The Association for Preservation Technology (APT) has an open call for papers (deadline 8th March 2021) for its annual conference – APT 2021 Conference, taking place between the 29th October and 2nd November 2021. UPDATE: the deadline was extended to 19th March 2021 Under the theme “Preservation Beyond Politics”, the conference will explore the complexities, opportunities, and lessons learned from preserving and reinvesting in this monumental city. The three tracks that will explore this year’s theme are: Track 1: Revisiting Renewal: Evolving Past Transformations Reexamining past interventions is a vital part of APT’s mission to promote the advancement of preservation…