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

Modern Architecture Tour: National Presbyterian Church Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4101 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC Exterior view of the National Presbyterian Church. (Photo credit: Farragutful  / Wikimedia) Looking for a unique way to explore Washington, DC’s modern architecture? Join Docomomo DC  for a special tour of the National Presbyterian Church , a striking example of mid-century modern sacred architecture. Completed in 1967 and designed by not

Guided tour at The Kreeger Museum in Washington, DC, designed by Philip Johnson and Richard Foster. Last month, July 2025, Docomomo DC...

Join Docomomo DC for an in-person guided tour of the Kreeger Museum , one of Washington, DC’s most celebrated examples of mid-century...

Docomomo DC is deeply concerned by the recent White House directive calling for a review of the General Services Administration’s (GSA)...

Docomomo DC Tour Day 2024 at the NIST Gaithersburg Campus Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Docomomo DC tour of the National...

Register for the tour here.   SOLD OUT Friday, October 25th | 2-4 PM Very limited number of tickets available. *Registration closes...

The Friends of Hollin Hills are sponsoring an event September 13, 14, and 14, 2024 celebrating the work of Charles M. Goodman, a...

It's been great to see the National Building Museum's exhibit Capital Brutalism traction in the press recently. One to highlight - the...