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
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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
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
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
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) Old Campus in danger
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) Old Campus in Danger ICOMOS is again issuing a worldwide Heritage Alert, the most consequential expressional of concern, to amplify awareness of the threat to the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) Old Campus and draw urgent attention to the eminent risk of loss of the internationally significant buildings that make up… Continue reading Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) Old Campus in danger
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
