Eleventh International DOCOMOMO Conference
Living in the Urban Modernity
Mexico City, August 19-27, 2010

DOCOMOMO invites architects, researchers, historians and other parties involved in the process of preservation, conservation, renovation or transformation of modern towns and buildings to investigate on the manifold challenges and dilemmas posed by living in the urban modernity.

 

IFI World Interiors Day 2009

For Immediate Release - World Interiors Day WID 2009 "Interiors that Last"

The 2009 theme for World Interior Day is "Interiors that Last." The 21st century has seen a constant evolution of change, and this World Interiors Day, we will look at the places and spaces that have stood the test of time. Either by their adaptability or in the high standard of original quality, these places have remained usable or enjoyable as much today as when they were originally designed.

WORLD INTERIORS DAY is an international event created to provide an occasion to highlight the merits of the interior professions and their impact on the quality of life. It's a day to actively engage professionals, design enthusiasts and the public at large to explore their creativity, imagination, vision and passion in recognition of the role of interior architecture and design in our society.

 The main goal of World Interiors Day is to generate public attention for the profession of Interior Architecture, to enhance the knowledge and understanding about the profession, and to encourage cooperation between professionals.

Events include:

-Open door programs

-Exhibitions and art events

-Lectures/talks/discussions

-Open practice

 

Annual School 2009 IHBC (Institute of Historic Building Conservation) East Midlands Branch

FIT PAST - FUTURE PERFECT?
Conservation: a key to sustainable design.
Thursday 11th June to
Saturday 13th June

The Palace Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire

 "The 2009 Annual School is an exciting opportunity to focus on the impact of approaches to climate change on the historic environment, to look at the sustainability of historic buildings and to look for practical solutions.
Is conservation part of the problem or the solution?
Is conservation a sustainable activity?"
This year's Annual School looks at the challenge of climate change and examines ways in which we can respond positively.

The School will provide the opportunity to hear about current initiatives and new approaches; to gain insights from recent projects; and to consider ways of adapting and enhancing our historic environment in the future.

 The Annual School will bring together speakers from many backgrounds to talk about the potential impact of climate change. It will develop practical solutions to protect and adapt our historic assets and address climate change for the future. Speakers include members from English Heritage, The National Trust and Latham Architects providing answers to questions such as "How can we make historic buildings more sustainable?" and "Is conservation of the historic environment a sustainable activity?".

 

Australia ICOMOS (Un) Loved Modern Conference 2009

Sydney Masonic Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

7-10 July 2009-06-09

Organised by Australia's ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and hosted in The Sydney Masonic Centre (one of Sydney's most uncompromising, Brutalist 1970s buildings) This conference is aimed to appeal to all professionals with an interest in the conservation of the Twentieth Century Heritage. Speakers will address the latest developments and trends in the identification, conservation and management of 20^th Century heritage places.

 The six themes of the conference include:

 -Re-engaging with the original designer

-War in the Pacific

-Vulnerable periods & styles

-Managing 20thC obsolescence

-Re-thinking colonial heritage

-The single house under threat

 For further information see: http://www.aicomos.com/

 

Occupation

Negotiations with Construction Space

University of Brighton

July 2009

This conference will seek to reveal and debate the numerous ways in which interiors register and mark the passing of time and will question the ways in which time and effect of social, cultural, political and economic factors shape our understanding and assessment of the interior.

 

Place Making in Scotland: Designing Urban Communities

Tuesday 6th October 2009, Edinburgh

Holyrood is pleased to welcome the support of several key organisations for our upcoming conference, Place Making in Scotland: Designing Urban Communities which will be taking place on Tuesday 6 October 2009.

 The conference will be addressing the key challenges in creating successful urban communities and how we can work collaboratively to overcome these barriers. The conference will bring together speakers and delegates from planning, regeneration, transport and the environment to address a range of key issues including how we can reinvigorate our town centres to be the economic and social backbone of our local communities and how we can use this investment to contribute to achieving other policy goals.

 Speakers will discuss:

Meeting community needs through planning

Maintaining and enhancing the existing environment

Creating intensity in urban spaces

Urban transport and traffic management

Housing and communities in the credit crunch

Establishing and maintaining green networks

Sustainable supply chain management in communities

Enhancing community engagement and dispute resolution

The conference is being sponsored by: Architecture and Design Scotland, Semple Fraser, and Sust. It is also supported by the RTPI and the Scottish Government.

To register your interest, or to book now for a 10% early bird discount, please visit www.holyrood.com/urbandesign

Further info: email urbandesign@holyrood.com or call 0131 272 2133

Speakers include:

Jim Mackinnon, Chief Planner, Directorate of the Built Environment, The Scottish Government

Riccardo Marini, City Design Leader, The City of Edinburgh Council

June Gilles, Partner and Head of Planning, Semple Fraser