DOCOMOMO International

What DOCOMOMO International does

DOCOMOMO International is a non-profit international organization founded in 1988 and dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods of the Modern Movement (20th-century architecture). It operates as the recognized global coordinating body for Modern Movement heritage through a network of national chapters, six International Specialist Committees (Interior Design; Education+Training; Urbanism+Landscape; Technology; Registers; Publications), and recurring International DOCOMOMO Conferences (IDC), with the 17th IDC held in Valencia in 2022 and the 19th IDC scheduled for Los Angeles in March 2026. The organization is headquartered at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands as of January 1, 2022, under the 2022-2026 mandate of Prof. Uta Pottgiesser (Chair) and Dr. Wido Quist (Secretary General). Its advisory and advocacy arm includes the MoMo at Risk campaign and joint statements with ICOMOS and Europa Nostra.

Core deliverables include the peer-reviewed open-access DOCOMOMO Journal (483+ articles, DOAJ- and Scopus-indexed, ~250+ daily views in 2024), the DOCOMOMO International Book Series, student workshops held across multiple countries, digital archives, the Shared Heritage Africa documentation project (led by DOCOMOMO Germany), and the developing Docomomo 3D platform for interactive 3D visualization integrating point clouds, Gaussian Splatting, HBIM, and web-based VR. The CONCRETO Academy, an Erasmus+ program (Project 101140028) launched in May 2025 with 13 partners across 5 EU countries, anchors current training and skills development around green rehabilitation of European concrete architecture.

DOCOMOMO International functions as a membership-supported scholarly and advocacy non-profit. Revenue is generated through individual and institutional membership fees (with members receiving print copies of the Journal and discounted conference registration), conference and workshop registration fees, sales of publications and the Book Series, and EU research grants. Distribution is handled through national chapters worldwide and open-access digital platforms including docomomo.com and docomomo3d.com. Customer segments comprise architectural historians, practicing architects, students and young professionals, academic institutions, and peer heritage organizations.

Name

DOCOMOMO International

Legal name

DOCOMOMO International

Website

https://docomomo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DOCOMOMO International is a non-profit founded in 1988, headquartered at TU Delft, that documents and conserves 20th-century Modern Movement architecture worldwide through publications, conferences, workshops, advocacy, and digital platforms for heritage professionals, students, and academic institutions.

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Product category

Architectural Heritage Conservation

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Libraries and Archives (51921), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), International Affairs (9721)

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Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

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Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL), International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Modern architecture heritage
• Architectural documentation
• Heritage conservation
• Modern movement preservation
• Scholarly publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: DOCOMOMO International operates with a membership model where physical copies of DOCOMOMO Journal are sent to all DOCOMOMO International members. Members benefit from discounted registration fees for conferences.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue generated from registration fees for International DOCOMOMO Conferences and student workshops. Early bird registration and member discounts are offered.
3. Publications and Proceedings: Sale of conference proceedings, DOCOMOMO Journal (both print and digital), and books published through Docomomo International Book Series. The journal is also available open access.
4. European Funding (Erasmus+): DOCOMOMO International participates in EU-funded projects like CONCRETO Academy (Erasmus+ Programme) with 13 partners from 5 EU countries, co-funded by the European Union (Project Number 101140028).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DOCOMOMO International is a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods of the Modern Movement (20th century architecture). It delivers scholarly publications (DOCOMOMO Journal, Book Series), biennial International DOCOMOMO Conferences, student workshops, advocacy campaigns (MoMo at Risk), and digital documentation initiatives including the DOCOMOMO 3D platform, supported by a global network of national chapters and six specialist committees.

Product overview

DOCOMOMO International is a non-profit organization dedicated to the DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the MOdern MOvement (DOCOMOMO). The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including the DOCOMOMO Journal (peer-reviewed open-access academic publication), DOCOMOMO Book Series, International DOCOMOMO Conferences (IDC), Student Workshops, Digital Archives, and the CONCRETO Academy training program. Key initiatives include the MoMo at Risk advocacy program for endangered heritage, the Docomomo 3D digital documentation platform under development, and the Shared Heritage Africa research project. The organization operates through six Specialist Committees (ISC) and maintains partnerships with TU Delft, Getty Conservation Institute, and various national chapters worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DOCOMOMO Journal Peer-reviewed open-access academic publication covering research on documentation and conservation of Modern Movement heritage, published in thematic and open issues for heritage professionals and researchers.
• International DOCOMOMO Conferences (IDC) International conferences bringing together professionals to discuss modern heritage documentation and conservation, with registration fees and member discounts.
• International Student Workshops International student workshops held in conjunction with DOCOMOMO conferences, providing hands-on experience in documenting and analyzing Modern Movement heritage for architecture students and emerging professionals.
• DOCOMOMO Book Series Scholarly book series on modern heritage conservation, distributed through academic publisher partnerships (tirant lo blanch, Routledge, Mercatorfonds, DOM publishers) and bookshop distribution.
• CONCRETO Code Book Foundational research publication on historic concrete conservation providing the basis for the CONCRETO Academy project on green rehabilitation of European concrete architecture, available as open-access PDF and print.
• CONCRETO Academy Erasmus+ training program on historic concrete conservation with Learning by Doing methodology, conducted at UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Ivrea, in an apprenticeship model for fellows.
• Docomomo 3D Platform Web-based platform under development by TU Delft researchers for interactive 3D visualization and documentation of modern architectural heritage, integrating archival materials with point clouds, Gaussian Splatting, HBIM models, and VR experiences.
• Digital Archives Digital archive documentation of modern heritage sites, including photographic records, architectural drawings, and scholarly materials for public access and academic research.
• MoMo at Risk Heritage preservation initiative documenting and advocating for endangered Modern Movement buildings worldwide, including buildings at risk of demolition or alteration in Serbia, Turkey, Netherlands, Thailand, and other countries.
• Shared Heritage Africa Research project documenting post-war modernist buildings from 1950-1970s in Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and Rwanda through digital fellowships, photography workshops, and exhibitions.
• Architecture Tours Guided architecture tours focusing on Modern Movement buildings, such as the Tokyo Modern Architecture Tour, led by specialist architects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Open access journal with 250+ daily views and growing readership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PLN Pier Luigi Nervi Project Foundation (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead coordinator of the CONCRETO Academy project. The foundation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding modern heritage, driven by its commitment to preserving the legacy of Italian engineer-architect Pier Luigi Nervi. DOCOMOMO International is a key partner in this Erasmus+ project focusing on green rehabilitation of European concrete architecture.
• TU Delft Faculty of Architecture and the Built EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of DOCOMOMO International secretariat since January 2022. The Heritage & Architecture section hosts the headquarters and current leadership (Prof. Uta Pottgiesser as Chair, Dr. Wido Quist as Secretary General). TU Delft researchers collaborate on DOCOMOMO 3D platform development and DOCOMOMO Journal publication.
• Politecnico di Milano (PoliMI), ItalymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONCRETO Academy partner contributing to research on historic concrete conservation. Collaboration on education and training programs for conservation of modern concrete architecture.
• Middle East Technical University (METU), TürkiyemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONCRETO Academy partner from Turkey contributing expertise on concrete conservation and rehabilitation methodologies.
• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), SpainmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONCRETO Academy partner contributing research and training on concrete architecture conservation within the Erasmus+ project framework.
• Universidad Politécnica de València, SpainmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of 17th International DOCOMOMO Conference (2022) organized by Valencia School of Architecture. Local organizers included Pasqual Herrero, Fernando Usó, and Maite Palomares.
• DOCOMOMO GermanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead organizer of Shared Heritage Africa (SHA) project. DOCOMOMO International engaged in this project run by DOCOMOMO Germany, focusing on documentation of post-war modernist buildings in Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda.
• University of Genoa (DAD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Architecture and Design organizing EeTAC International Student Workshop in collaboration with DOCOMOMO International. Research project on Energy Efficiency and Heritage Conservation in Contemporary Architecture.
• National Gallery in Prague (NGP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Women in Architecture database project, supported by Czech Science Foundation. Partnership between NGP and Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (UMPRUM) to document Czech women architects.
• ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy on heritage at risk including MoMo at Risk campaigns. ICOMOS issues worldwide Heritage Alerts (e.g., for IIMA Ahmedabad). DOCOMOMO collaborates with ICOMOS on heritage protection initiatives.
• Europa NostracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint statements on heritage at risk (e.g., Belgrade Fair, Partisan Memorial Cemetery). Europa Nostra's 7 Most Endangered Programme includes modernist heritage sites. Collaboration on advocacy for endangered modern architecture.
• Getty Conservation InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGetty Conservation Guest Scholars Program promotes research in cultural heritage conservation. DOCOMOMO International shares opportunities with its network. Getty co-funded proceedings publication of 7th International DOCOMOMO Conference.
• Docomomo UScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of 19th International DOCOMOMO Conference in Los Angeles (March 2026). Conference theme: 'Multiple Moderns: Climate, Community, Creativity' with student workshop starting March 12.
• Laboratorio Nervi, ItalymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONCRETO Academy partner specializing in research on Pier Luigi Nervi's architectural legacy and concrete construction techniques.
• IIPLE – Istituto per l'Istruzione Professionale dei Lavoratori Edili della Provincia di Bologna, ItalyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCONCRETO Academy partner providing vocational training expertise in construction and building trades.
• Fundación Laboral de la Construcción, SpainminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCONCRETO Academy partner contributing training expertise in construction sector for concrete conservation skills development.
• DOCOMOMO GreecemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of UMAR Summer Workshop on Museum of Modern Architecture and the Mediterranean (MMAM). Active national chapter contributing to conferences and publications.
• DOCOMOMO TurkeymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive national chapter raising alerts on heritage at risk including Ataköy Phases I-II Istanbul and Antalya Archaeology Museum. DOCOMOMO Turkey hosted first International DOCOMOMO Workshop in 2006.
• DOCOMOMO BrazilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher of DOCOMEMOS Bulletin, a quarterly bulletin covering DOCOMOMO activities in Brazil and broader region. Active in heritage documentation.

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Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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