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….

TAP offers discounts for 14 IDC participants

TAP Portugal has agreed to offer the participants of the 14th International docomomo Conference, who make their flight booking and buy their ticket through TAP Portugal’s website, the following discounts: – 10% in economy class – 20% in business class More details: PDF.

Urbanism+Landscape

Conference: 20th-Century Urbanism and Landscape in Africa. DOCOMOMO-International Conference and Symposium 20th-Century Urbanism and Landscape in Africa. Research challenges and opportunities. University of Edinburgh 7-8 October 2015. “Keynote Speakers: Dr Rexford Asassie Oppong – KNUST, Ghana Prof. Luc Verpoest – KU Leuven Prof.  Johan Lagae – Ghent University Dr Iain Jackson – Liverpool University Following on from the successful workshop and conference held at the School of architecture, KNUST, Kumasi in July 2015, this new event will significantly carry forward the discussion about the potential ways in which research into 20th century modernism and landscapes in Africa can be pursued within…

Travel Tour: Discover Modern Cuba: Continuity of Past and Present

3 – 12 October, 2015 Havana, Cuba – Hotel Capri (8 nights) Tour Leader: Belmont Freeman Guest: Eduardo Luis Rodríguez Docomomo US is pleased to announce registration is now open for our educational travel tour of modern architecture in Havana, Cuba. Experience the rich architectural past of this long elusive Caribbean island located just 90 miles south of U.S. soil. Modern Cuba offers a unique travel opportunity in a small group setting featuring access to modern homes and buildings considered off the beaten path or not ordinarily open to the public. The ten-day, nine-night trip will be led by architect and scholar, Belmont Freeman, FAIA, with Cuban architect and historian, Eduardo…

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).

Docomomo International at the 1st MOMOWO Conference-Workshop

The first conference-workshop of the European project Women’s Creativity since the Modern Movement, organized by Marjan Groot, took place on 23, 24 and 25 September 2015 at Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society. Prof. Ana Tostões, docomomo International Chair, participated, presenting the lecture “Designing the Modern Life: Modernity, Architecture and Gender.” “From 23 to 25 September 2015, the project MoMoWo Women´s Creativity since the Modern Movement, will organize a historical conference-workshop on women designers and architects between 1918 and 1945. The MoMoWo conference-workshop aims for presentations of research papers in conjunction with dialogues, discussions and interviews with designers. This call…