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DOCOMOMO US is the working party of Docomomo in the United States. It is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit
organization, a union of regional chapters that shares its members’ knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Modern
Movement, promotes public interest in it through lectures and walking tours, and organizes advocacy efforts to protect
endangered sites and buildings.
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organization, a union of regional chapters that shares its members’ knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Modern
Movement, promotes public interest in it through lectures and walking tours, and organizes advocacy efforts to protect
endangered sites and buildings.
Go Modern! www.docomomo-us.org
Follow DOCOMOMO US on Ning, Facebook and Twitter.
IN THIS EDITION:
CHAPTER UPDATE: DOCOMOMO US/NOLA
THREATENED: Lloyd Wright's Moore House
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: Zonnestraal Sanatorium
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Docomomo International Journal
DOCOMOMO INTERNATIONAL: MEXICO CONFERENCE RECAP
The eleventh International Docomomo Conference was held this past August in Mexico City. DOCOMOMO US/Georgia member Jack Pyburn was in attendance and gives his account of the proceedings, presenting a travelogue of Living in the Urban Modernity.
CHAPTER UPDATE: DOCOMOMO US/NOLA
IS THERE A FUTURE FOR THE RECENT PAST IN NEW ORLEANS?
Francine Stock, president of DOCOMOMO US/Louisiana, has written a compelling narrative about the current situation of the mid-century public schools in New Orleans. Featured in the recent MAS Context journal, the piece discusses the significance of the architecture to its climate and landscape, and how the process to discuss their future has failed. Click here to read the article and the MAS Context journal in its entirety.
THREATENED: LLOYD WRIGHT'S MOORE HOUSE
House Faces Imminent Demolition: How You Can Help
The Los Angeles Conservancy is leading the cause to advocate for the preservation of the 1959 Moore House designed by noted architect Lloyd Wright - the son of Frank Lloyd Wright - in Palos Verdes Estates. The house is currently threatened with demolition and the owners plan to construct a new house on this prime site overlooking the ocean.
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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: ZONNESTRAAL SANATORIUM
Zonnestraal Sanatorium
The History and Restoration of a Modern Monument
Paul Meurs and Marie-Thérèse van Thoor (eds.)
The birth and history of DOCOMOMO is closely related with the preservation of the former Zonnestraal Sanatorium. The building, which is emblematic of Functionalism or Nieuwe Bouwen in the Netherlands, is a national monument of international significance and a globally recognized icon of the the Dutch arm of the International Modern Movement. Designed by the architects Jan Duiker and Bernard Bijvoet in 1925, the building is internationally regarded as one of the highlights of twentieth century architecture.
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MEMBERSHIP: JOIN TODAY!
Join the national community of architects, historians, designers, planners, preservationists, students, and modern movement enthusiasts dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of modern architecture and landscapes in the United States. Membership is available online at www.docomomo-us.org or via mail by using the membership form.Member Survey: DOCOMOMO US promotes the exchange of knowledge and experience between our members. Help us make your membership of DOCOMOMO US as useful and enjoyable as possible by providing us with feedback on your experience. We kindly request you to take a few moments to fill out this short survey. Your answers are very valuable to the organization and our ever-expanding work to preserve of the Modern Movement! VIEW THE SURVEY
DOCOMOMO INTERNATIONAL: SUMMER 2010 JOURNAL
We are pleased to announce Docomomo International Journal 42 Art and Architecture has been distributed to our international members. Journal 42 includes essays and articles discussing the synthesis of Art and Architecture and features an article by DOCOMOMO US President, Theodore Prudon.
CONTEST: MEMBER TRIVIA
Congratulations to our November trivia contest winner!
Richard Longstreth from Washington, DC correctly identified the rugged Cor-ten steel used by Eero Saarinen at the John Deere World Headquarters in Moline, IL. Congratulations to Richard and to everyone who responded. We will be sending Richard a DOCOMOMO US embossed Moleskine notebook and our new DOCOMOMO US Go Modern button.
DECEMBER PHOTO:
Name this architect and building for a chance to win a prize from the
Docomomo Archives.
E-mail correct responses to: info@docomomo-us.org by December 31.
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The ongoing strength of DOCOMOMO US lies in the action and communication of our members. Please keep us apprised of your local work, advocacy and other current issues by e-mailing us at info@docomomo-us.org.
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