Docomomo US is the United States chapter of Docomomo International, a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the modern movement for nearly 25 years.
Moving modern forward.
Special Edition: Places of Worship Vol. 2
St. Paul Luthern Church, Victor Alfred Lundy, 1959; Sarasota, Florida.
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G.E. Kidder Smith Image Collection (c) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tour Day 2025: Places of Worship
First Baptist Church by Architect Harry Weese, 1965, Columbus, Indiana
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G.E. Kidder Smith Image Collection (c) Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Creative Commons NC 3.0.
Announcing the 2025 Winners of the Modernism in America Awards!
The colonnade of the Transamerica Pyramid Center is reimagined as an outdoor lounge that blurs the boundary between inside and outside.
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Nigel Young / Foster + Partners
Registration is Open for IDC 2026!
Sheats Goldstein House, John Lautner, 1963
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Photograph by Elizabeth Daniels
Now Open: IDC 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
9720 Wilshire, Edward Durell Stone, 1962
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photograph by Tag Christof
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Our Vision is a world where people value modern heritage and use it to shape vibrant communities.
Our Mission: Pushing boundaries to preserve modern architecture, landscapes, and design through principled advocacy, collaboration, and celebration.
Docomomo US is an inclusive and diverse organization that actively works to improve and promote underrepresented voices as a core organizational value in all its efforts. We seek to listen and learn from past and present injustices in the history of the Modern Movement and the field of historic preservation.
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Docomomo US is made up of regional chapters & friend organizations throughout the United States. Take action at the local level to share knowledge and protect significant buildings around the United States. Find the chapter nearest you and join their mailing list today to stay informed about upcoming events and activities.