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We are the Northern California chapter of Docomomo US, a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods of the modern movement for nearly 25 years

We are the Northern California chapter of Docomomo US—a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods of the Modern Movement for nearly 30 years.

 
 

More Modernism than Ever in 2023!

This year we ran nine walking tours, two building tours, and our annual travel grant program, and presented at the Docomomo National Symposium, advocated for the legacy of Paffard Keatinge-Clay, and just hosted our second annual holiday party!

 
 
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A Reflection on the 2024 National Symposium Miami
A Reflection on the 2024 National Symposium Miami

A Reflection on the 2024 National Symposium Miami - concrete, graffiti, climate change, and preservation.

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Announcing the 2024 Docomomo US/NOCA Symposium Travel Grant Recipient: Jingyi Luo
Announcing the 2024 Docomomo US/NOCA Symposium Travel Grant Recipient: Jingyi Luo

The Northern California (NOCA) Chapter of Docomomo US is pleased to announce Jingyi Luo as the recipient of the 2024 Docomomo US/NOCA Symposium Travel Grant.

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Apply for our 2024 travel grant!
Apply for our 2024 travel grant!

The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 7, 2024.

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More Modernism Than Ever in 2023: Year in Review
More Modernism Than Ever in 2023: Year in Review

More Modernism than ever in 2023! After a few challenging years during the Covid-19 pandemic and readjusting to new realities, 2023 was possibly our busiest year yet! This year we ran nine walking tours, two building tours, and our annual travel grant program, and presented at the Docomomo National Symposium, advocated for the legacy of Paffard Keatinge-Clay, and just hosted our second annual holiday party!

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Remembering Beverly Willis, FAIA (1928-2023)
Remembering Beverly Willis, FAIA (1928-2023)

Willis built her practice in San Francisco and made many notable contributions to the city., including Vine Terrace Apartments and the San Francisco Ballet Building.

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Skate-Modernism
Skate-Modernism

Skate-Modernism: A Reflection on the New Haven Docomomo US National Symposium, concrete, urban renewal, historic preservation, and skateboarding.

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Tour Day: Landscape Design of Levi's Plaza [Walking Tour]
Oct 26
Tour Day: Landscape Design of Levi's Plaza [Walking Tour]

Join Docomomo US/NOCA on an exploration of the landscape design of Levi's Plaza by Lawrence Halprin. The property includes several office buildings, as well as plaza spaces, water features, and a rolling landscape, and created a lush setting for the urban San Francisco headquarters of Levi Strauss & Co.

 

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Join Docomomo NOCA for an exclusive house tour of the Homsey House this Saturday, November 23rd! There will be wine and refreshments, and brief remarks by Diana Homsey about her father's career and her own experience in the house. George Homsey was
Join us on an exploration of the landscape design of Levi's Plaza, which was designed by Lawrence Halprin as the setting of Levi Strauss & Company's corporate headquarters in San Francisco. We will focus on the context and controversy of developm
Thanks for joining us for a special event this weekend: our first house tour cum architect celebration. Beverley Thorne's 100th event at his 1970 Music House. Who else builds a triangular house over a creek? Jazz rags inspired by the house and compos
HOUSE TOUR - AUGUST 3, 2024 Once deemed an unbuildable lot, architect Beverley Thorne transformed a small ravine with a remarkable design that bridges over the serene Cerrito Creek. Thorne, known for his work in steel and his design for the only Cas
A lovely 1948 house in the Sea Cliff neighborhood, designed by Goldstine & Heiser, who are architects I've stumbled across mention of but don't know much about. Maybe time for a research dive? 📸: @barrett.reiter #bayareamodernism #mcmarchitectu
Docomomo NOCA had the best time on this (less) walking and (more) home tour in Kensington to celebrate the life and work of Roger Lee, a highly significant local architect. Huge thank you to @modernism.for.the.masses for planning and leading this to
Roger Lee: Modernism for the Masses Saturday, May 25, 2024 | 10a-12p | Tickets Required $25 for Docomomo Members // $35 Non-Members Join us for a walking tour and house tour focused on the work of Roger Lee! If you're a Docomomo US member
Skate Modernism: California Street Corridor [Walking Tour] Sunday, May 12, 2024 | 10a-11:30a | Tickets Required $25 for Docomomo Members // $35 Non-Members Join us for an upcoming walking tour! If you're a Docomomo US member, sign up today (May
We are pleased to announce Jingyi Luo as the recipient of the @docomomonoca 2024 Symposium Travel Grant! Jingyi is a master's student in the Historic Preservation Department at the University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design, with

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The Modern Movement is more relevant than ever, but its buildings are under threat. Docomomo US and Docomomo US/NOCA help protect and reimagine modernist masterpieces around the Bay Area, the United States, and the world.

 
 
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