International Commitee for Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement
DOCOMOMO International, DOCOMOMO Korea and the 13th International Docomomo Conference Scientific Committee were gathered in Seoul between 24th and 26th February for the Abstract Selection evaluation. From a total of 193 were selected 84 abstracts. By now all the selected authors had been informed. The venue for the conference was visited and the Schedule almost finalized. docomomo-seoul2014.org/eng/
DOCOMOMO International visited the Exhibition “Junzo Sakakura in Architectural Documents”, in the National Archives of Modern Architecture Agency for Cultural Affairs, Tokyo. This exhibition celebrates Sakakura as of one of Japan’s integral modern architects and features photographs, work documents and original drawings. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2013/11/27/arts/junzo-sakakura-in-architectural-documents/#.UxGOM_l_vPI PDF (report by Mr. Takeshi Kirihara, DOCOMOMO Japan board member): Download PDF
Conference Preparation. Please complete the survey Dear all, In preparation for the 2014 Docomomo International Conference in Seoul, we would like to gather information from architecture, planning, design, and conservation education programs around the world. This conference will emphasize the need for sustainable practices in the preservation of modern architecture. We would like to learn more about how the idea of sustainability is taught and practiced at your institution, to better inform the conference workshops and panels. Please complete the following brief survey [or forward it to relevant program faculty/staff]. The survey is available both in English and Spanish. Your answers will…
DOCOMOMO International Chair, professor Ana Tostões, addressed letter to President Vladimir Putin, concerning the Shukhov Tower´s threat of destruction: Barcelona, March 2014 President Vladimir Putin Dear Mr. President, I wish to draw your attention to the perilous situation that is going on around the conservation of the remarkable Shukov Tower. According to recent correspondences with Docomomo Russia, and the information gathered among all international forums with expression worldwide media, DO.CO.MO.MO. (the international committee for the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the modern movement) painfully realizes that the Shukov Tower is under threat of destruction. The Shukov Tower is a unique project and a…
DOCOMOMO International wishes to convey the most sincere condolences at the passing of the great architect and architectural historian, Hiroyuki Suzuki, to his family and to DOCOMOMO Japan Chapter, members and friends. Professor Hiroyuki Suzuki served with honor and skilled commitment DOCOMOMO organization as Japan Chair. DOCOMOMO will remember him with joy and proud. Download PDF
