MoMo at Risk: Boerentoren in Antwerp

Monument at Risk – The Historic Boerentoren in Antwerp Docomomo International would like to share the letter from Docomomo Belgium, who as a national working party took initiative to compile a letter regarding the possible transformation of the historic Boerentoren building in Antwerp, Belgium. The letter can be viewed in full below: Docomomo Belgium announces:… Continue reading MoMo at Risk: Boerentoren in Antwerp

Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar

Heritage in Danger: The Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar The Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) by Bogdan Bogdanović is on the list of 11 most endangered monuments and heritage sites in Europe for 2023, announced by Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute. This 300m long paved ceremonial pathway is one… Continue reading Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar

Erich Mendelsohn. Architecture of Dialogue

Conference Erich Mendelsohn – Architecture of Dialogue Docomomo International is pleased to share the program for the conference “Erich Mendelsohn – Architecture of Dialogue”, set to take place on March 21 to 24, 2023 in physical and digital format. Docomomo Israel is a partner of this conference. The event will be held in English. For… Continue reading Erich Mendelsohn. Architecture of Dialogue

Call for Abstracts – DOCONF 2023

DOCONF2023 / CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ‘Facing Post-Socialist Urban Heritage’ Docomomo International is pleased to share on behalf of the organizers that the DOCONF2023 has announced a call for abstracts on the topic “Facing Post-Socialist Urban Heritage”. The biannual DOCONF series provides a comparative overview of current doctoral research in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning,… Continue reading Call for Abstracts – DOCONF 2023

In Memoriam: B.V. Doshi

In Memoriam – Architect B.V. Doshi Docomomo International is saddened to hear of the passing of the Indian architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi. Recipient of the Pritzker Prize, he was a prolific figure in modern Indian architecture, with a career that spanned over 70 years. One of Doshi’s many achievements was his work on the Indian… Continue reading In Memoriam: B.V. Doshi

7th International Iconic Houses Conference

7th International Iconic Houses Conference – Icons of Czech Avantgarde: Authenticity & Style Diversity Docomomo International is pleased to announce that the 7th International Iconic Houses Conference will take place in the Czech Republic on 22-26 May 2023. Get your Early Bird tickets before 15 January! ICONIC HOUSES includes in the Czech Republic eleven beautiful… Continue reading 7th International Iconic Houses Conference

Conservation Management Plan Zoom Talk

Conservation Management Plan. Achievements and Possibilities – Zoom Talk DOCOMOMO International is pleased to announce the Zoom Talk event Conservation Management Plan. Achievements and Possibilities, which is organized in cooperation with Bundesdenkmalamt Austria, and IDS. The event will take place on 19th January 2023, 5 pm to 8 pm CET. Please register here. The Conservation… Continue reading Conservation Management Plan Zoom Talk

18th International DOCOMOMO Conference

18th International DOCOMOMO Conference 2024 Announcement DOCOMOMO International is delighted to announce that following the Advisory Board meeting on December 5, DOCOMOMO Chile has been chosen to host the 18th International DOCOMOMO Conference in 2024. We congratulate DOCOMOMO Chile and commend them on their great work. The 18th IDC will take place in Santiago, Chile… Continue reading 18th International DOCOMOMO Conference

DOCOMOMO Journals 66 and 67

DOCOMOMO Journals 66 and 67 DOCOMOMO International is pleased to present the DOCOMOMO Journal issues No. 66 and No. 67, digitally available online. Physical copies will soon be shipped to our Members worldwide. DOCOMOMO Journal 66 – Modern Plastic Heritage combines the spirit of the multi-facetted technology dossiers into a fully-fledged journal bridging documentation and… Continue reading DOCOMOMO Journals 66 and 67

Conserving Black Modernism Grants

Conserving Black Modernism Grants Docomomo International is pleased to share information regarding Conserving Black Modernism, a $3.1 million grant program funded by Getty and managed by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. Its focus is to preserve modern architecture by Black architects and designers. The program is currently accepting Letters of Intent. Apply now… Continue reading Conserving Black Modernism Grants