ICOMOS works through its International Scientific Committee to promote the identification, conservation and presentation of 20th Century places.
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) works through its International Scientific Committee on Twentieth-century heritage (ISC20C) to promote the identification, conservation and presentation of Twentieth-century heritage places.
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) works through its International Scientific Committee on Twentieth-century heritage (ISC20C) to promote the identification, conservation and presentation of Twentieth-century heritage places.
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Advocacy Alert, Hotel National, Chisinau, Moldova.
ISC20c support letter to stop the demolition of the Hotel National
Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița
Mayor Ion Ceban
update: https://bacu.ro/hotel-national-fost-intourist-patrimoniu-in-pericol-heritage-alert/
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It's #FreeFriday!
Today we are pleased to feature "Twentieth-Century Building Materials: History and Conservation," available for the first time as a free PDF download: https://gty.art/2U04r43
First published in 1995 and reissued by the GCI in 2014, this invaluable guide addresses the lack of technical information about the products used in twentieth-century buildings. Thirty-seven essays written by leading experts offer insights into the history, manufacturing processes, and uses of a wide range of materials, including glass block, aluminum, plywood, linoleum, and gypsum board. Readers will also learn about how these materials perform over time and discover valuable conservation and repair techniques. Bibliographies and sources for further research complete the volume.
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Docomomo 2020 Tokyo's first virtual international conference is just around the corner! 29 August- 2 September 2021
https://docomomo2020.com
This year the biennial International Docomomo Conference is held in Tokyo, where the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic Games are taken place, under the theme of "Inheritable Resilience: Sharing Values of Global Modernities."
Approximately 300 researchers and experts from 55 countries and regions around the world will make presentations on the world's modern and contemporary architecture and history, as well as environmental conservation, restoration, and renovation, while engaging in a variety of discussions in online sessions (via Zoom).
Keynote speeches will be held by Kengo Kuma, who was deeply involved in the design of the National Stadium, the venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Fumihiko Maki, a major figure in Japanese modern architecture.
All speeches can be viewed online.
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The National Scientific Committee on Twentieth Century Heritage (NSC 20C) and Emerging Professionals Working Group (EPWG) of ICOMOS India comes together with a monthly series of Public Talks titled: ‘20C Narratives- India and the World’
Concept:
The inheritance of 20th century architecture is rich and diverse, reflecting the prevalent socio-cultural philosophies and technological advancements of that time. The architecture thus born initiated a break from traditional architectural forms, design, and use of materials encouraging a new form of artistic expression through the innovative vision for spatial arrangement, structural innovations, and new materials. Globally, the 20th century heritage has been influenced by factors like industrialisation, mass production, world war, structural innovations, and advancements in science and technology among others. The series of talks intends to initiate the discussion and learning of the 20C narratives in India and the world.
We begin the series this Sunday, August 29th at 1600 hours IST.
Other Time Zones:
US-EST August 29th at 0630 hrs
Paris-CET - August 29th at 1230 hrs
Australia-EST - August 29th at 2030 hrs
Speaker:
Prathyaksha Krishna Prasad is an Architect and Urban Conservationist. In this month’s talk titled ‘A Transitioning city - Mapping Art Deco culture of the 20th Century in Madras’, she intends to showcase the documentation efforts under the ‘Art Deco Madras’ research project. For more information, refer to the poster attached 👇.
Registration details:
Kindly register in advance for this event via the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsfuurrjkjH9eFg6jA4pAybHlLTLEbiUoN
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The event will also stream LIVE on our page: https://www.facebook.com/icomosindia
#twentiethcenturyheritage #isc20c #nsc20c #icomos #icomosindia
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Exclusive, one weekend only opportunity for the Docomomo US community to watch a preview screening of ALUMINATION, the Airstream documentary, before its world premiere this fall. #MidcenturyTravel
https://mailchi.mp/docomomo-us.org/missionformodernism-alumination
The Church of Cristo Obrero in Uruguay, work of the engineer Eladio Deiste, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as example of the remarkable achievements of modern architecture in Latin America during the second half of the 20th century. More info at: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1612/
Today we celebrate the inscription the Church of Cristo Obrero into the UNESCO World Heritage List for its Outstanding Universal Value. A representation of t...
The Church of Cristo Obrero in Uruguay, work of the engineer Eladio Deiste, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as example of the remarkable achievements of modern architecture in Latin America during the second half of the 20th century. More info at: : https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1612/
The Church of Atlántida with its belfry and underground baptistery is located in Estación Atlántida, 45 km away from Montevideo. Inspired by Italian paleo-Christian and medieval religious architecture, the ...
“It Is Indeed a Holy Place”
Why locals want to save this 55-year-old cricket stadium in India
Heritage in Danger- National Hotel!
It seems that the demolition and replacement of the National Hotel with another building is advancing without considering the BACU Association's referrals to save this iconic edifice for Chisinau. The dismantling of the National Hotel, as requested by the current owners, will irrecoverably disfigure the United Nations Square from an urbanistic point of view, changing its authentic character specific to architecture and post-war urban planning of the Republic of Moldova!
Visit the post for more.
Completed in 1968 and regarded as his most important work, the Neviges pilgrimage church was the result of a competition, for which Böhm submitted an unearthly crystalline model. It was a fragmented cluster of angular forms, more meteorite than maquette, like something sent down from planet Krypton.
German architect best known for his radical brutalist design of the Mariendom, the Neviges pilgrimage church
Despite it being a century old, modernism’s pioneering houses still represent an archetype of civilised living. Architects’ attempts to produce interiors that segue into the landscape or revel in the minimal means of industrial materials — unfinished, raw and real — still evoke the thrill of living at the sharp end of the avant-garde.
Just as some wealthy people collect cars, others amass architecture purely for their own pleasure
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Continuing our month-long effort to highlight racial and social justice work in the field, today we're featuring "Re-Centering the Margins: Justice and Equity in Historic Preservation," a two-day virtual symposium hosted by the Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation.
The symposium convened over thirty researchers, leaders, and practitioners for an in-depth dialogue about historic preservation’s role in representing diverse narratives, fostering inclusive participation and representation, generating equitable community benefits, and engaging in discussions on justice in the field.
View the program and watch the recorded talks here: https://gty.art/3xrkztm
InnovaConcrete Kaunas Virtual Workshop - InnovaConcrete
On June 11-12 2021, the Virtual Workshop of InnovaConcrete in 9th Forth Museum Kaunas, Lithuania will take place online. Read more >>
The GCI Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI) just announced the new online course Introduction to Conserving Modern Architecture. We have a few available seats and are currently accepting new applications.
https://www.facebook.com/GettyConservationInstitute/photos/a.212547415432847/4110364728984410/
New Training Course
Introduction to Conserving Modern Architecture
A four-week online course on the preservation of modern built heritage: September 13–October 13, 2021
https://gty.art/2R20N8m
Design and conservation professionals will learn the basics about the conservation of modern buildings. Course sessions include an introduction to conservation principles and methodology, deterioration, conservation of common modern materials, and guidance on available resources.
Open to professionals or students, including but not limited to architects, conservators, preservation officers, engineers, stewards, and facilities managers.
Read details and apply online: https://gty.art/2R20N8m
Deadline: May 28, 2021
Online registration for the INNOVACONCRETE April workshop is now open. Limited spaces available so sign up early.
INNOVACONCRETE Online Workshop
23-24 April 2021
"INNOVACONCRETE Innovative materials and techniques for the conservation
of 20th century concrete-based cultural heritage - Abruzzo workshop"
Programme and Registration at:
link 1 https://congressi.fenicia-events.eu/congresso.php?id_congresso=3580
link 2 https://www.innovaconcrete.eu/innovaconcrete-abruzzo-workshop/
Online registration for the INNOVACONCRETE April workshop is now open. Limited spaces available so sign up early.
INNOVACONCRETE Online Workshop
23-24 April 2021
"INNOVACONCRETE Innovative materials and techniques for the conservation
of 20th century concrete-based cultural heritage - Abruzzo workshop"
Programme and Registration at:
link 1 https://congressi.fenicia-events.eu/congresso.php?id_congresso=3580
link 2 https://www.innovaconcrete.eu/innovaconcrete-abruzzo-workshop/
#RecordandoPatrimonio
Hoy recurrimos a la memoria gustativa para rememorar la Fábrica de chocolates Elgorriaga en Irún, Guipúzcoa (1954-1997)🍫
José Iribarren, arquitecto municipal de Irún y responsable del Plan de Reconstrucción de esta ciudad tras la guerra (que dio lugar a construcciones tan interesantes como la “Visera”) fue el encargado de realizar la ampliación de un edificio existente para albergar la primera fábrica de Chocolates Elgorriaga SA, en 1954.
El lenguaje de este edificio industrial muestra claras influencias del conocido como Movimiento Moderno del siglo XX, gracias a su horizontalidad, sus líneas puras, sus ventanas corridas, sus cubiertas planas, así como su característica fachada curva.
Este conjunto de pabellones de más de 10.000 metros cuadrados, que no contaba con protección cultural, fue demolido en 1997 para la construcción de viviendas en la actual Calle Eloy Iglesias.
Todavía queda mucho camino por recorrer para crear conciencia sobre la necesidad de protección de ejemplos notables del patrimonio industrial y también del siglo XX. Desde ICOMOS, el Comité Científico Internacional de Patrimonio del Siglo XX (Icomos International Scientific Committee on 20th Century Heritage) trabaja para ello, junto a otras instituciones como DOCOMOMO (DOCOMOMO ibérico).
¿Conocéis más ejemplos de patrimonio desaparecido y los queréis compartir con nuestros seguidores? Podéis ponerlos en comentarios o bien publicar con la etiqueta #RecordandoPatrimonio.
¡Gracias a @ancorasansebastian!
📸Imagen: Archivo Municipal de Irún
#ICOMOS #ICOMOSEspaña #TimeTravelwithICOMOS #RecordandoPatrimonio
Berlin mural 'The Press as Organiser,' hidden for 30 years, is about to be unveiled to the public after restoration – and its message about the role of the media for radical politics has lost none of its resonance.
Berlin mural 'The Press as Organiser,' hidden for 30 years, is about to be unveiled to the public after restoration – and its message about the role of the media for radical politics has lost none of its resonance.
Photos from Icomos Germany's post
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The International Day of Monuments and Sites is in 2 months already! 🎉
This year's theme is "Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures"
👉 Get involved and celebrate with us on social media using #18April #ComplexPast #DiverseFutures #IDMS2021 #IcomosIDMS2021 #ICOMOS
Read more at https://buff.ly/3qAm8lF
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The Bureau for Art and Urban Research Association (B.A.C.U.) is pleased to invite you to the presentation of the cultural project ′′ Defense Architecture ′′ - the fortification belt of Bucharest and other reinforced regions of Romania. - (english version) http://defensearchitecture.com/
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📢 The latest HERITAGE at RISK report💥 is out!
This 2016-2019 edition contains contributions from 23 countries.
Learn how monuments, sites & cultural landscapes are facing risks caused by🌊 natural disasters 🌪️ and 💣destructive human activities 🏭 FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS and FUTURE ACTION
▶️ https://buff.ly/3pKE64E
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In collaboration with ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on 20th Century Heritage, the Getty Conservation Institute released “The Twentieth-Century Historic Thematic Framework,” a free online tool for #architecture and #HeritageConservation professionals 👏
➡️ Read more at https://buff.ly/3aV9Zky
InnovaConcrete ICOMOS România
SOCCER STADIUMS IN ITALY: HERITAGE AT RISK? | 6th February 2021 | 9:00
AM – 6:15 PM (CET)| Zoom webinar organised by the Scientific Committee
on 20th Century Heritage of ICOMOS Italy and the University of Campania
Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Architecture and Industrial Design.
President Jack Pyburn, Past President Gunny Harboe and Vicepresident
Stefania Landi will participate together with representatives of many
cultural institutions and associations in Italy. Programme and Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/6785458834?pwd=SjVNb3l3SFl3QlRSMk1OMHlHRW1sZz09&fbclid=IwAR0E0NtYC62FC9vOfYMYA6ztsTB6ybcjUSUyEt_dL821ic0RJuPZRVyTVBk#success
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HERITAGE IN DANGER
Kamalapur Railway Station
By Daniel Dunham and Robert Boughey, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1961-1968
The Kamalapur Railway Station, designed by Daniel Dunham and Robert Boughey for Berger Consulting between 1961 and 1968 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is threatened due to the an extension plan of the Dhaka Metro Rail’s Line-6 that includes its demolition and replacement by a new infrastructure, rather than its adaptation. Similarly to the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad (IIMA), by Louis Kahn in India, the Kamalapur Railway station is a masterpiece of the Modern Movement in South Asia threatened by the government’s action.
“The Kamalapur Railway Station has stood east of the city’s Motijheel district since 1968, when New Jersey-based Berger Consultants completed design and construction work on its thin concrete shell umbrella. It has since become something of a local icon, with many prominent Bangladeshi architects considering it an invaluable piece of cultural heritage. But with an expansion of Dhaka’s metro lines now imminent, Kamalapur is facing the threat of demolition.
It is often framed as part of the so-called “golden age” of modern architecture in Bangladesh. Even if Kamalapur Station is certainly not the only notable example of modern architecture in Bangladesh, though, it is likely one of the most accessible. (…) With a patchwork of signage and posters now dotting the building’s discolored surfaces, Kamalapur has assumed a character that some consider inimitable - a notion that has only made the demolition announcement more difficult to accept.
Plans have already been approved by Railways Minister, and the demolition will purportedly allow the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority to use the site of Kamalapur to build a new effective multimodal hub. This decision is now raising critics from local and international architects, referring it “as an unnecessary act of destruction, reflecting misplaced priorities and insufficient coordination between agencies” and “focused on the potential for adaptive reuse rather than demolition.”
Aware of the imminent risk that Kamalapur Railway Station is facing, Docomomo International is determined in raise attention to stop the plans and preserve this masterpiece.
For more details, go to: https://www.docomomo.com/heritage/under-threat-kamalapur-railway-station
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Through its 90 national committees and 28 International Scientific Committees, ICOMOS can engage a wide range of participants in the promotion and protection of the heritage places of the Twentieth-century. ISC200C considers that it is the mid to late Twentieth-century places that are most at risk, through lack of recognition, conservation and celebration and co-ordinates a range of projects, conferences, declarations and publications to address these issues.
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