Journal of Architectural Conservation
Volume 12, Issue 2, July 2007
Docomomo International
Modernity as Heritage
Anne-Laure Guillet
Paper Summary
Over the past few decades, the architectural heritage of the Modern Movement has appeared more at risk than that of any other period. This built inheritance, which glorifies the dynamic spirit of the Machine Age, employed advanced technology that has not always endured long-term stresses; and the functions which the buildings originally met have changed substantially. Docomomo aims at acting as watchdog whenever important Modern Movement buildings anywhere are under threat in various ways, including by exchanging ideas relating to conservation technology, history and education; fostering interest in the ideas and heritage of the Modern Movement beyond their own circle; and reminding those in power of their responsibilities towards this recent architectural inheritance.
Anne-Laure Guillet MA, MBA
Anne-Laure Guillet is projects manager, Docomomo International, Cité de l’architecture et du Patrimoine, Paris. She has an MBA in the History and Management of Cultural Heritage (Paris, La Sorbonne, 2003) and a Master’s degree in History. She has been working for Docomomo International’s secretariat as projects manager since 2003.
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