Docomomo US/Philadelphia

Docomomo US/Philadelphia advocates for, and educates the public about the built environment of the Modern Movement in the Philadelphia area.

[Docomomo US/Philadelphia @docomomoPHL]

Phenomenal tours today of Richard Neutra’s Miller House and Louis Kahn’s Fisher House! Thanks to all who came out and a special thanks to the owners who opened their homes. @docomomo_us #modernism #modernhouse #advocacy #jawn #philly #louiskahn #richardneutra

[Grace Ong Yan @graceongyan]

An insightful #SAH2023 tour by Nicola Pezolet of corporate modernist Hydro-Quebec headquarters in Montreal featuring a kinetic light mural electrifying the interior lobby @Concordia @SAH1365 #typography #signage

[Docomomo US @docomomo_us]

The Dixwell Avenue Congregational UCC is one of several places of worship that will be featured during the Dixwell tour for the Docomomo US National Symposium in #newhaven. https://t.co/Rk7TW6JQoO

[Docomomo US @docomomo_us]

We love seeing these corporate campuses breath new life as multi-tenant use. Its the Florida equivalent of Bell Labs minus the mirror. https://t.co/FFZaxUEP9r

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With its uniquely fluted precast concrete facade and balconies, New Haven's Crawford Manor was designed by Paul Rudolph in 1964. See it on our Lower Nine Squares tour at the Docomomo US National Symposium! https://t.co/Rk7TW6JQoO

[Docomomo US @docomomo_us]

Registration is now open for for the Docomomo US National Symposium! Join us in New Haven, CT and experience one of the country’s most densely woven collections of mid-century art, design, and architecture. Register here: https://t.co/WxsdmjUQHn

[Hidden City Phila @HiddenCityPhila]

Finding Minerva Parker Nichols, Philadelphia's Forgotten Architect

A new exhibition uncovers the little-known legacy of America’s first independent female architect

https://t.co/YVhhf05jhJ

[Hidden City Phila @HiddenCityPhila]

Construction Permits Issued for Willow Steam Plant

A mixed-use residential project could transform one of Philadelphia's most distinctive industrial landmarks. Kyle Bagenstose has the details.

https://t.co/o7tUZhCH8P

[Docomomo US @docomomo_us]

We'll be talking about the uncertain future of the Roundhouse at our Philly Symposium next June.

[Docomomo US @docomomo_us]

Check out our 2021 Holiday #BookList and gift a book to the modernist in your life or add a few to your own "to-read" list for 2022! 📚 https://t.co/90gvNY222Y

[Docomomo US @docomomo_us]

Thank you for cheering on modernism. Since Docomomo US was created 25+ years ago, we've seen a remarkable change in public attitude toward modernism - but threats continue at an alarming rate. Donate this #GivingTuesday to keep moving modern forward https://t.co/q8Cnn6qMME

[Docomomo US/Philadelphia @docomomoPHL]

Gifts for modern enthusiasts? Check out this great list… supergraphics totes, bauhaus ornaments…https://t.co/JtYMrrYF8G

[Docomomo US/Philadelphia @docomomoPHL]

Yo! Modernism! Call for Papers due Jan. 15 2022 https://t.co/o7L2cz4CX2

[Hidden City Phila @HiddenCityPhila]

Op-Ed: Save the Roundhouse!

Philadelphia's finest example of Brutalist architecture faces an uncertain future. It deserves a second life >>https://t.co/2e1lthwnXV

[Docomomo US/Philadelphia @docomomoPHL]

Mitchell/Giurgola’s 1974 Lang Music Center auditorium- seen on our Swarthmore modern architecture tour

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A snapshot from our May 12 Swarthmore modern architecture tour. Mitchell/Giurgola’s 1974 Lang Music Center auditorium. John Lawson and Lorna Katz, architects who worked on the project, led us through the design

[Docomomo US/Philadelphia @docomomoPHL]

From our May 12 Swarthmore Modern architecture tour: a detail from Venturi Scott Brown’s sensitive and clever design for Clothier Hall at Swarthmore College- new student space was designed in a collegiate gothic church

[Docomomo US/Philadelphia @docomomoPHL]

Great turnout today for the LOVE Park welcome center tour!! We learned about its fascinating history and the carefully considered renovation effort. Many thanks to our attendees and speakers @mmbixler ⁦@KIERANTMBERLK⁩ ⁦@keasthood⁩ #lovepark #jawn #modernarchitecture

[Docomomo US @docomomo_us]

Gordon Bunshaft, born #onthisday in 1909, thought the timing of his birth was perfect: "Clients wanted modern architecture, and here I was at the right age, excited about modern, and fortunate enough to join SOM in 1937...the firm had no place but to go up."

[CenterForArch @CenterForArch]

Aby Rosen has expressed interest in buying the Chrysler Building and transforming the tower into a hotel (hopefully one that would preserve its Art Deco heritage): https://t.co/BEv8I152uj