The American urban and suburban landscapes saw dramatic changes to the built environment post WWII. From the way we lived, to how we worked, shopped and played, many unknown regional minority and female architects played a vital role in the development of our communities. For as much as is known about the contributions of major architects such as Johnson, Breuer, Wright and Kahn, the contributions of regional minority and female architects to our built heritage is vast and yet largely unknown. 

2019 is the centenary of the Bauhaus. Events, exhibitions, museum openings, and more are scheduled throughout the year to commemorate this influential school and its impact on modernism. We have compiled a list of some ways you can mark the occasion, Bauhaus-style.

Down in Texas, a special collaboration is brewing to map modernism around the state. modTEXAS,  Houston Mod, Mid Tex Mod, and Docomomo US NTX have joined forces to invite participants to seek-out subjects on a monthly theme using the #modtexas tag.

The Dome at Woods Hole, the oldest extant Buckminster Fuller designed geodesic dome in the world and a unique and delicate structure (the framing members are stock dimensional lumber cut to fit the geometry) is now under serious threat.

It's that time again and we've pulled together a few gift ideas that are now on our modern wish list.

The new publication Shaping the Post-War Landscape represents a significant contribution to the body of literature on landscape architecture and to the scholarly writings on design of the Modern era in general.

Reduce your screen time and read a book! Docomomo US is pleased to present our annual list of notable books of 2018 and 2019.

This year for Giving Tuesday (Nov. 27th), Docomomo US is launching its first ever battle for architectural survival with the “Doco Games.” The #DocoGames is a day-long tournament that features sixteen of Docomomo US’ biggest supporters fighting to save a building they love.

Docomomo US is pleased to announce we are now accepting nominations for the 2019 Modernism in America Awards

Nicole D. Santiago, the recipient of Docomomo US Northern California (NOCA) Chapter’s 2018 Travel Grant for Students & Emerging Professionals, writes about her experience attending the 2018 National Symposium in Columbus.

One of the most outstanding Modern building restoration projects of these last few years in Paris was completed recently.

This book fills a serious void in the history of Modernism, portraying in handsome images and insightful words accomplishments that too few are aware of.

Teleport and see what tour goers explored across the country during Tour Day 2018.

Liz Waytkus sat down with Kelvin Dickinson, president of the Paul Rudolph Heritage Foundation and Eduardo Alfonso, Exhibition Coordinator of Paul Rudolph: The Personal Laboratory now on view at the Modulightor Building in New York City.

Set to be sold, the likelihood that the cathedral will be demolished is increased by its proximity to the upcoming CityPlace Burlington redevelopment project.

Docomomo US is hiring this fall. Come join our team!

From the stages of iconic buildings to the sidewalks and plazas where we gathered, we hope you feel as inspired as we do after many enlightening conversations that took place in Columbus, Indiana.

A rally was held on Sept. 25th in an effort to bring attention and gain support for nominating Helmut Jahn’s controversial James R. Thompson Center in Chicago to the national register. View the slideshow and sign the petition today!

The house will hit the market on October 17th but has no historic protections and may face threats of alteration or demolition.

On a lovely Saturday morning on April 28, 2018, about thirty modern enthusiasts from North Texas toured the historic Dallas Zoo on Marsalis Avenue, located at its current location since 1912, for a memorable tour and lecture co-sponsored by Docomomo US NTX and Preservation Dallas.