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. 

Jingyi Luo is a master's student from the Historic Preservation Department at the University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design, with a concentration in architectural conservation and an expected graduation date of mid-May 2024. Her master's thesis investigates the effects of climate change on two contemporary bush-hammered concrete buildings by I.M. Pei. Her research focuses on two main concrete deterioration mechanisms: surface recession and concrete carbonation, and their combined effects with future climate changes. During her graduate studies, Jingyi interned with CVM Engineer. She performed archival research and condition assessment for the Lang Music Building on Swarthmore College’s campus, a building designed by Mitchell/Giurgola.

Prior to her studies in Philadelphia, Jingyi lived and worked in San Francisco. She received her Bachelor of Architecture from the California College of the Arts (CCA) in 2019. At CCA, she developed interests in architectural theory, construction history, and environmental issues. Her undergraduate project, “Waterline” explored the interpretation of traditional construction knowledge to address climate threats to an island in the Maldives, earning her the AIA Cote Top Ten Student Award in 2019. After her graduation, Jingyi worked at Page & Turnbull, where she participated in projects involving Second Bay Tradition houses and waterfront developments like India Basin, further deepening her dedication to historic preservation and environmental issues.

As the 2024 Docomomo US/NOCA Symposium Grant recipient, Jingyi will receive a $2,500 grant to participate in the Docomomo US 2024 National Symposium in Miami and Coral Gables, Florida. The grant will cover related expenses, including registration fees, travel, and lodging expenses during the Symposium. Congratulations, Jingyi!