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…

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

Conference: 5th International Scientific Conference “Modernism in Europe – Modernism in Gdynia”

The 5th International Conference Modernism in Europe – Modernism in Gdynia, organized by the City of Gdynia, was held last 20th-22nd October. The conference was an opportunity to review the current state of research on modernist architecture developed in 20th century as well as to discuss issues connected with preservation and conservation of the modernist architecture, including that of the inter-war period.” The Chair of docomomo International, Professor Ana Tostões, took part of this Conference, with the communication “Modernity, between domesticity and monumentality”, included in the subject “Preservation and conservation of modernist architecture – the present situation and outlooks for the future”. More…

Symposium: ICOMOS Annual General Assembly, Advisory Committee and Scientific Symposium

“ICOMOS Turkey is honored to host the 2016 ICOMOS Annual General Assembly, Advisory Committee Meeting & Scientific Symposium; it is a great pleasure to welcome the ICOMOS community to the meetings in Istanbul. Since its foundation in 1974, ICOMOS Turkey has grown into an active community of over 100 members. It tries to consolidate international connections and to channel information to its members. Seminars, symposia and training courses are arranged for promoting awareness. Several of our members take active roles in ICOMOS International’s scientific committees. We believe that hosting the 2016 Annual General Assembly, Advisory Committee Meeting & Scientific Symposium…