2024 Modernism in America Awards Ceremony

The Awards are coming to LA!

It’s the first time in many years that we’ve held the event outside of New York City, and we've got a couple other fun events planned in addition to the Awards Ceremony.

Don't miss the chance to be seen at one of these Awards-related events while we are in town!

Thursday November 7

Awards Ceremony

Docomomo US will honor this year's sixteen Modernism in America Award winners during a ceremony on Thursday November 7 at Design Within Reach West Hollywood in the heart of LA's design district. 

Drinks, light bites, chit chat, and live music begin at 6:30pm 

Ceremony begins at 7:30pm

Event concludes at 9pm

Dress is festive business attire

Please note: there will be an event happening next door on the same eveing. Allow extra time for "LA traffic" and parking. Carpooling or rideshare is encouraged. On-site parking information will be provided to registrants via email prior to the event. 

$100 Members / $150 Nonmembers

Friday November 8

Members-only Schindler House Tour 

Extend your Awards trip for two great events on Friday November 8. On Friday morning, the MAK Center for Art + Architecture opens early for Docomomo US members only. Enjoy a free tour of the Schindler House ahead of regular site hours. Tour begins at 10:30am. Limited to 30 members. Registration required, must be a current Docomomo US member (join or renew your membership here.)

Party at the Schapiro House, Home of Trina Turk

Friday evening, join us as our gracious host, fashion designer Trina Turk, opens the doors of her Modernist home.

Designed in 1949 by Case Study architect J.R. Davidson, the well-appointed surroundings of the Schapiro House feature Turk’s vibrant textiles and signature bold patterns throughout, exemplifying the optimistic spirit and effortless glamour of her California Modern lifestyle and namesake brand.

Space is limited. Light bites and drinks provided. Festive party attire.

$250 Members / $300 Nonmembers

All ticket proceeds support Docomomo US programming.

Sponsors make the Awards program possible.

Sponsorships are still available. See the sponsorship levels here or contact us at info@docomomo-us.org to craft a package that is right for you. 

Thank you to our current sponsors:

LEAD SPONSOR

Design Within Reach

BRUTALIST

Architectural Resources Group
Case Study House 26
DSGN Associates
Mills + Schnoering Architects
Page & Turnbull

LATE MODERNIST

FAI Architects
Friends of the Schindler House
MacDonald & Mack Architects
MAK Center for Art + Architecture
Modernism Week
Moore Ruble Yudell

About the 2024 Award Winners

This year's awardees were selected by a distinguished panel of experts led by jury chair Gail Kennard, president of LA-based Kennard Design Group, the legacy firm of her father, Modernist architect Robert Kennard. Rocío Aranda-Alvarado, Senior Program Officer at the Ford Foundation, landscape historian Steven Keylon, and architect and freelance journalist James Russell, FAIA round out the group. Speaking on the projects recognized, Kennard stated her hope that “twenty to thirty years from now, people will look back and appreciate that these sites are still around and serving a purpose and be glad that someone had the foresight to preserve them.”

These initiatives truly went above and beyond, taking on herculean tasks to provide us with shared community assets, a sense of play in our design, and iconic Modern spaces adaptable to current day needs.

Congratulations to the 2024 Modernism in America Awards winners, as follows:

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Lever House (New York, NY)
Mariners Medical Arts Building (Newport Beach, CA)
Former US Embassy (Oslo, Norway)
345 Glass House (Berea, OH)
Docomomo US/MN Minnesota Modern Registry (Inventory)
Heritage at Risk Survey 2023 (Miami-Dade County, FL)
Elizabeth Scheu Close: A Life in Modern Architecture (Book and Exhibition)
Breuer Cottage (Wellfleet, MA)

CITATION OF MERIT

King Liberty Center (Honolulu, HI)
Donaldson Futuro (Idyllwild, CA)
UC San Diego Humanities & Social Sciences Building (La Jolla, CA)
The Edith Farnsworth House (Book)
Philadelphia Police Administration Headquarters (Student Project)
Aluminaire House (Palm Springs, CA)

CITATION FOR ART PRESERVATION

Concrete Play Horses (New York, NY)
Marble Garden (Aspen, CO)