MoMove: Docomomo Virtual Exhibition

Docomomo International is pleased to inform you that Docomomo Virtual Exhibition has more than 2000 new entries of buildings and sites of the Modern Movement in the following countries: – Argentina – Australia – Belgium – Brazil – Bulgary – Chile – Colombia – Cuba – Cyprus – Dominican Republic – Estonia – Finland – France – Georgia – Germany – Greece – Iran – Italy – Japan – Mexico – Peru – Poland – Quebec – Scotland – Serbia – Slovenia – South Africa – Thailand – The Netherlands – Turkey – UK – USA – Venezuela Docomomo Virtual Exhibition website

Rem Koolhaas video interview by Hubert-Jan Henket

The Rem Koolhaas video interview made by Hubert-Jan Henket exclusively for the 14th International Docomomo Conference – “Adaptive Reuse. The Modern Movement towards the Future” (Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon, Portugal, 6–9 September 2016) is now available at Docomomo International Youtube Chanel for educational purposes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdjFYUTDUjU&feature=youtu.be. Besides the already special thanks given to Rem Koolhaas and Hubert-Jan Henket, Docomomo International thanks Annelies Uittenbogaard and Studiozicht for the movie edition and Leonardo Calvi, Remi Wang and Jean-Paul Corten by the ceded pictures. WARNING: This video is for educational purposes only and cannot be downloaded. If anyone wishes to use it for other purposes,…

Lectures: Modern Architecture in Global Context: Dialogue with Professor Ana Tostões

The chair of Docomomo International, Prof. Ana Tostões, overlooked the Modernity in Global Architecture through a series of 4 architectural dialogues that took place at the University of Tokyo, Japan, between 24th January and 8th March 2017. In the last one, Hiroyasu Fujioka presented “Japanese Modern: Learning from Tradition” with Ana Tostões comments. These 45-minute presentations were followed by discussion with the audience. All sessions were held at Kasaoka Lounge, C Block, second floor, IIS, The University of Tokyo. The coordinators are Shin Muramatsu and Yoshiyuki Yamana. 1. Brazilian modern: Modern Movement in Latin America: 1800-2100 pm, 24 January, 18-21pm Moderator: Yasuko Kamei,…

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….

Announced Grants: Keeping it Modern – Getty Conservation Grants

The Getty Foundation developed Keeping It Modern, an international grant initiative that continues the deep commitment to architectural conservation with a focus on important buildings of the twentieth century. Keeping It Modern will support grant projects of outstanding architectural significance that promise to advance conservation practices. Grants focus on the creation of conservation management plans that guide long-term maintenance and conservation policies, the thorough investigation of building conditions, and the testing and analysis of modern materials. In select cases, grants may support implementation projects that have the potential to serve as models for the conservation of other 20th century buildings. Below is…