Author: Sophie Karchkhadze

In Memoriam: Jorge O. Gazaneo, architect

Jorge O. Gazaneo, 1928-2022 It is with sadness that DOCOMOMO International announces the passing away of architect Jorge O. Gazaneo. Below is an obituary by DOCOMOMO honorary president, Hubert-Jan Henket. Photos by Carolina Quiroga. It was a fabulous summer’s day, the 3rd of September 1990. Delegates from 12 countries, interested in the ideas and conservation… Continue reading In Memoriam: Jorge O. Gazaneo, architect

Conservation & Rehabilitation in the Mediterranean

International Conference “Contemporary Built Heritage Conservation & Rehabilitation in the Mediterranean” The French National Order of Architects (CNOA), the Mediterranean Union of Architects (UMAR) and Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Montpellier (ENSAM) are inviting researchers and practitioners specializing in the preservation, conservation, renovation or transformation of buildings, sites and neighbourhoods of contemporary architecture in the… Continue reading Conservation & Rehabilitation in the Mediterranean

CfA for edited book chapters “Canon(s) and Icon(s): re-wondering a North-South contamination”

CfA for Edited Book Chapters “Canon(s) and Icon(s): re-wondering a North-South contamination” DOCOMOMO International is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for Edited Book Chapters “Canon(s) and Icon(s): re-wondering a North-South contamination.” The edited chapters will be part of the book series “Analecta Romana Instituti Danici. Supplementa,” set to be published by Quasar in… Continue reading CfA for edited book chapters “Canon(s) and Icon(s): re-wondering a North-South contamination”

Capsule tower in Tokyo at risk

Capsule tower in Tokyo at risk DOCOMOMO International has to report that the demolition of Kisho Kurokawa’s iconic metabolist building has started in April 2022. Despite many initiatives of residents, owners and activists it was not possible to find an investor who could preserve and renovate the whole building.  Read more background information about the… Continue reading Capsule tower in Tokyo at risk

UMAR Summer workshop MMAM

Summer workshop “The Museum of Modern Architecture and the Mediterranean (MMAM)” Registration is open for 2022 UMAR Summer School “The Museum of Modern Architecture and the Mediterranean” held in Ioannina for an intensive week, from September 4-10. The event is co-organized by DOCOMOMO Greece. Addressing the themes proposed by UMAR, participants will be encouraged to… Continue reading UMAR Summer workshop MMAM

Summer School: “Architecture & Landscape: For a Sustainable 21ˢᵗ Century Built from the 20ᵗʰ Century Heritage (Archi 2022)”

Summer School: “Architecture & Landscape: For a Sustainable 21ˢᵗ Century Built from the 20ᵗʰ Century Heritage (Archi 2022)” The National School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture of Lille (ENSAPL) and the International Academy (summer university for international students in Hauts-de-France) co-organise Archi 2022 from July 4th to 12th. This France Excellence Summer School is a strong online intensive 40-hour training programme taught… Continue reading Summer School: “Architecture & Landscape: For a Sustainable 21ˢᵗ Century Built from the 20ᵗʰ Century Heritage (Archi 2022)”

Territories of Faith. Religion, Urban Planning and Demographic Change in Post-War Europe

Territories of Faith. Religion, Urban Planning and Demographic Change in Post-War Europe A novel and interdisciplinary perspective on post-war church building. DOCOMOMO International would like to draw your attention to a new book publication entitled Territories of Faith. Religion, Urban Planning and Demographic Change in Post-War Europe. Sterken, Sven and Weyns, Eva (eds.), Leuven University… Continue reading Territories of Faith. Religion, Urban Planning and Demographic Change in Post-War Europe

Silos of Beirut at risk

Silos of Beirut at risk DOCOMOMO International strongly supports the the concept of non-demolition of the silos of Beirut, which acts as a memorial and a carrier of the collective memory.  DOCOMOMO International has been contacted by a group of 25 Lebanese Heritage experts regarding the possible demolition of the silos of Beirut. The silos… Continue reading Silos of Beirut at risk

The 7th WTA Colloquium – Maintenance of Concrete Buildings

The 7th WTA Colloquium –Maintenance of Concrete Buildings. Strategies for the Conservation of Historic Concrete Structures, June 10th, 2022 Concrete heritage buildings from the 20th century are at risk, due to the absence of recognition of the historic values of these buildings as well as to the lack of knowledge of the specific characteristics of… Continue reading The 7th WTA Colloquium – Maintenance of Concrete Buildings