Living in modern isms: guided tours, lectures, bike tours

“Between 4 and 25 October 2014, the first edition of the Brussels Biennale of Modern Architecture (BBMA) organized by Korei in collaboration with Docomomo Belgium, Arkadia and Pro Velo. Entitled Living in modern isms, this edition focuses on the different ways of modern living that were built in Brussels between 1918 and 1972. A whole range of architecture, cultural heritage, craftmanship and design will be at display during the biennale. During each of the four Saturdays, there will be guided tours in English, French, Dutch and German in four private homes which open their doors for this unique event. So in all 16 hidden pearls, designed by…

International Symposium

DOCOMOMO International participated in the International Symposium Preservation and Maintaining of 20th-Century Modern Architectural Heritage, organized by Japan Foundation, in Tokyo. The aim was to discuss the present situation of the preservation of the modern architectural heritage in the World, in Japan and the future of Camboja. The activities of DOCOMOMO International were presented in that framework. The detailed program was the follow: . Modern Architectural Heritage in Camboja, by Khuon Khun Neay (Deputy Secretary-General of APSARA – Authority for the Preservation and Management of Angkor and the Region of Siem Reap) . Protecting Heritage in Camboja from Angkor Wat to Modern Architecture,…

DOCOMOMO Tour – Japan

Within the 13th International DOCOMOMO Conference – Expansion and Conflict, that was held between 25 and 27 September 2014, in Seoul, Korea, Docomomo Japan organized a very meaningful DOCOMOMO tours through Japan, between 28 September and 1 October 2014. The itinerary was Matsuyama – Uchiko – Hizuchi – Takamatsu – Sakaide – Kurashiki – Ohyamazaki – Kansai and the places visited were the following: . Hizuchi Elementary School (1958), by Masatsune Matsumura, in Yawatahama, Ehime (2012 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize Awarded) . Kagawa Prefectural Hall (1958), by Kenzo Tange + Yoshikatsu Tsuboi, in Takamatsu, Kagawa (DOCOMOMO Japan Registration 016) . Ohara Museum…

DOCOMOMO Tours – Seoul, Korea

Within the 13th International DOCOMOMO Conference – Expansion and Conflict, that was held between 25 and 27 September 2014, in Seoul, Korea, Docomomo Korea organized very meaningful DOCOMOMO tours through Seoul: 1. Seoul Tour – Modern Architecture and Urban Scenery of Seoul, 29 September 2014 Itinerary: Arario museum in SPACE (Space Group building) – The museum of medicine(Daehanuiwon Hospital) – Hyehwa-dong(Hyehwa Catholic Church, Ihwa-dong, Naksan Park ) – Korea National Open University annex, Arko Art Center, Samtoh building, – Namsan Freedom Center+ Banyantree Hotel(Tower Hote) – Chuldu-san Holy Place – Embassy of France in Korea. 2. Incheon Tour – Modern campaign at opening port…

Education+Theory

Please find attached the DOCOMOMO ISC/Education+Theory Report (2012-2014) and Plan of Action and Members (2014-2016) received by DOCOMOMO International. 2014-2016 ISC/E+T members Theodore Prudon (Docomomo USA), Chair Angela Wheeler (Docomomo USA), Secretary Andrea Canziani (Docomomo Italy) Mona Schalin (Docomomo Finland) Luc Verpoest (Docomomo Belgium) Tommi Lindh (Docomomo Finland) Wolfgang Jung (Docomomo Germany) Ola Wederbrun (Docomomo Denmark) Angelica Martinez (Docomomo Mexico) Download PDF

13th International DOCOMOMO Conference – Round Table

A very inspiring round table, conducted by Hubert-Jan Henket and Joung Soung Kimm, was held in the 13th International DOCOMOMO Conference, Seoul, Korea, last 27 September 2014. The aim was to getter new chapters with Asian Working Parties, in order to discuss sustainability as a keyword for DOCOMOMO´s future. The participants were Angola (Filomena Carvalho), Camboja (Khun-Neay Khuon), Hong Kong (Koon Wee), Iran (Hadi Naderi), Japan (Yoshiyuki Yamana), Korea (Tae Woo and Eui-Sung Yi), Kuwait (Zahra Ali Baba), Macao (Rui Leão), Taiwan (Remi Wang) and Thailand (Waeovichian Abhichartvorapan). Angola, Kuwait, Taiwan and Thailand are new DOCOMOMO Working Parties, approved in the last Council Meeting, 26 September 2014….

Eindhoven-Seoul Statement 2014

Hubert-Jan Henket, honorary President of DOCOMOMO International, and Ana Tostões, Chair of DOCOMOMO International, proposed the changing of the Eindhoven Statement (1990), focused on the theme of reuse and sustainability, in order to address DOCOMOMO future challenges, namely to formulate new ideas for the future of the built environment based on past experiences of the Modern Movement. The Council Meeting discussed the proposal and a new Statement, the Eindhoven-Seoul Statement 2014, was unanimously approved as follows: Eindhoven-Seoul Statement 2014 DOCOMOMO International is a non-profit organization dedicated to the DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites and neighbourhoods of the MOdern MOvement….

Marieke Kuipers honoured with the DOCOMOMO International Achievement Award 2014

DOCOMOMO International awarded Marieke Kuipers with the DOCOMOMO International Achievement Award 2014, in recognition for her 20 years of dedication and commitment to DOCOMOMO ISC Registers, as secretary and chair, for being a reviewer of the Bauhaus UNESCO World Heritage nomination and for driving forces behind the successful nomination of the Van Nellefabriek on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Marieke Kuipers was awarded at the closing ceremony of the 13th International DOCOMOMO Conference, on 27thSeptember 2014, in Seoul. Congratulations! More info: Facebook Photographic Report

13th DOCOMOMO Council Meeting

The 13th DOCOMOMO Council Meeting was held last 26th September 2014, in Seoul, Korea. MAIN RESULTS . Angola, Israel, Kuwait, Taiwan and Thailand were approved as new DOCOMOMO Working Parties. . DOCOMOMO Egypt, DOCOMOMO Hong Kong and DOCOMOMO Macao became active Working Parties, losing their provisional status. . Zara Ferreira was elected as General Secretary of DOCOMOMO International. DOCOMOMO International assigned to Ivan Blasi, who drop his position, a vote of recognition for his work and commitment with DOCOMOMO in the last 4 years. . The 14th International Docomomo Conference (2016) will be held in Lisbon, under the theme of “Adaptative ReUse”. . The DOCOMOMO International Specialist…