Docomomo US National Symposium: Modernism on the Prairie
June 4-7, 2015 |
Docomomo US and Docomomo US/Minnesota are excited to announce the third annual Docomomo US National Symposium from June 4-7, 2015. The 2015 Symposium Modernism on the Prairie: Rural to Metro Regional Interpretations of the Modern Movement will feature four days of programming and draw speakers and attendees from across Minnesota, the United States, and internationally. This Symposium will explore Minnesota’s rural and urban Modern history, threats and opportunities for the preservation and reuse of these Modern works, and current challenges facing the conservation of Modern building materials.
The multi-day symposium serves to bring together a diverse group of people, ranging from the general public to preservation specialists, and offers attendees a variety of educational sessions supplemented with regional tours, receptions, and networking activities. Rapson Hall at the University of Minnesota will serve as the primary event site and tour base with one full-day being held at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, home to seven Marcel Breuer buildings.
In addition to the full-day tour and lectures at St. John's University, seven exclusive tours will highlight Minnesota's Modern masterpieces:
- Modern furniture including restorers, retailers, and makers of Modern furniture
- Modern worship highlighting the diversity of design, space, and light Rapson revisited with stops at University Grove and Cedar Riverside
- Downtown urban landscapes featuring Peavey Plaza, Loring Greenway and Nicollet Mall
- Advocacy and changing use with stops at the University of Minnesota and the Gateway District
- Corporate modernism featuring Yamasaki's ING Building and Johnson's IDS Building and Crystal Court
- Rochester tour featuring the IBM Manufacturing Facility and "Big Blue" by Eero Saarinen
Additional details about the Symposium including the complete schedule, tour descriptions and sponsorship opportunities can be found on the event website: www.docomomo-us-symposium.com
The Docomomo US National Symposium is the primary event in the United States for those interested in the preservation of modern architecture to gather, discuss, share, and explore the preservation of the structures and sites during the mid-20th century, its legacy, and its importance today. Resources developed for, and presented at the Symposium will be permanently archived in Minnesota for the benefit of future students, design professionals, preservationists, and other Modernism enthusiasts. For questions about the Symposium including sponsorship opportunities please email toddg@mmarchltd.com.
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Website:
www.docomomo-us-symposium.com |
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Location Information |
Minneapolis, MN |
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Contact Information |
Email:
toddg@mmarchltd.com |
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