Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library : Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1972. Renovation by OTJ Architects and Mecanoo. Docomomo DC is pleased to invite members, friends, and all supporters of Modern architecture to our General Member Meeting  on Tuesday, December 9th  from 4:30–6:00 PM . The meeting will take place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library  in the 401-G Conference Room . This gathering is an opportunity to learn about our current work and the pl

On a crisp Saturday morning, October 11, 2025, architecture lovers, preservationists, and curious neighbors gathered at the National Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC for the Docomomo DC Tour Day. Under the theme “Places of Worship,”  this year’s tour offered a deep dive into one of Washington's DC most striking mid-century modern sacred spaces.  Opening: Setting the Stage The event opened with an illuminating talk by Diane Stewart , recently retired Facilities Director o