What we do
The Modern Movement exploded onto the world from the technological and social transformations of the late 19th and early 20th Century.
It sits across culture: revolutionising art, philosophy, and politics. Buildings and space remain its most visible monument.
Docomomo UK exists to document and conserve that legacy. We are part of an international network of groups that campaign to save Modern Movement buildings and record their history.
Each year Docomomo UK organises around ten lectures on Modern Movement subjects, several study tours around Britain, and our annual overseas trip to look at Modernism internationally.
International
While we campaign to protect Modern Movement buildings in England and Wales, our outlook is international.
We carry out original research which feeds into our monthly talks, study tours, and online journal, celebrating and continuing the interplay of ideas across borders that was central to the Modern Movement.
We are one of 77 chapters around the world that make up Docomomo International. It brings together historians, architects, planners, landscape architects, conservationists, teachers, students and public officials from across architectural culture. Membership gives access to this global network. Find out about joining us here.
Who we are
We are a mostly volunteer organisation, funded and operated by our members.
Working party
April Chen
Philip Boyle
Tom Cordell (Co-ordinator)
Jean Fernandes Greyn Thomas
John Forrest
Hugh Gatenby
Stephen Gee
Gwyn Isbister
Robert Loader (Chair)
Ilkin Mursali
Catherine Phillips
James Phillips
Andrew Scoones (Vice-chair and Treasurer)
Jasmin Vallina-Bevan
Andreea Vasilcin
Manolis Venierakis
Senaka Weeraman (Secretary)
Matthew Wickens
Jon Wright
Nikola Yanev
Our working party - a group drawn from our membership - meets monthly to steer our activities. It chooses subjects for events and tours, and plans our campaigns.
Trustees
Emma Dent Coad
Peter Inskip
Kate Macintosh
Keith Williams
Our trustees oversee what we do. We are a registered charity, number 1178075.