Heritage at Risk: Ocean Terminal Precinct, Point Precinct, Durban, South Africa Docomomo International was made aware that the landmark Ocean Terminal Complex in Point Precinct, South Africa is under threat for demolition. We present the letter from the co-chair of Docomomo South Africa, Sandra van der Merwe below: A demolition permit has been granted for… Continue reading MoMo at Risk: Ocean Terminal Precinct, SA
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MoMo at Risk: Portuguese Pavement
MoMo at Risk: Artisanal Modernist Portuguese Pavement in Horta, Azores The modernist paved sidewalk along the bay of the City of Horta, Azores islands, Portugal, made with the unique artisanal Calçada Portuguesa method in the 1950’s, is under threat of destruction due to the ongoing municipal rehabilitation works. This traditional artisanal pavement, which follows a… Continue reading MoMo at Risk: Portuguese Pavement
Webinar: Heritage-led Development for IIM Ahmedabad
Future of the Modern Past – Heritage-led Development for IIM Ahmedabad The webinar on the future of the IIM Ahmedabad will take place on April 13 and 14, 2023, 17.00-20.15 IST / 13.30-16.45 CET. The event is organized under the aegis of ICOMOS India, through the collaboration of The National Scientific Committee of 20th Century… Continue reading Webinar: Heritage-led Development for IIM Ahmedabad
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
Shared Heritage Africa – Kampala exhibition
Shared Heritage Africa – Kampala exhibition On Friday 18th of February, 2023 the photo exhibition of the Shared Heritage Africa project was opened at the School of Arts and Industrial Design of Kyambogo University in Kampala, Uganda. The thematic approaches of the research fellows featured in the middle of the exhibition space, surrounded by large… Continue reading Shared Heritage Africa – Kampala exhibition
SHA – Rediscovering Masterpieces Kampala
Shared Heritage Africa – Rediscovering Masterpieces Kampala DOCOMOMO International is engaged in the Shared Heritage Africa project run by DOCOMOMO Germany. After visiting Kigali (Rwanda), the team is now in Kampala (Uganda) preparing for the final exhibition at Kyambogo University. To rediscover modern heritage in Kampala, a tour was taken on through the city to… Continue reading SHA – Rediscovering Masterpieces Kampala
Shared Heritage Africa – Kampala sessions
Shared Heritage Africa – Kampala sessions DOCOMOMO International is engaged in the Shared Heritage Africa project run by DOCOMOMO Germany. After visiting Kigali (Rwanda), the team is now in Kampala (Uganda). After a wonderful excursion/photographing workshop full of interesting (Modern) architecture on Sunday, visiting Makarere University and Kyambogo University, the writing workshop continued on Monday… Continue reading Shared Heritage Africa – Kampala sessions
Shared Heritage Africa – Kigali sessions
Shared Heritage Africa – Kigali sessions DOCOMOMO International is engaged in the Shared Heritage Africa project run by DOCOMOMO Germany. Today the team joined forces for a workshop at the Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design of the University of Rwanda in Kigali. Wonderful to see the enthusiasm of students to think about, discuss and… Continue reading Shared Heritage Africa – Kigali sessions
