The schedule of events that took place during the 2017 Docomomo National Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona is listed below.

 


 

Opening Reception

Wednesday March 29

A special evening reception at the Phoenix Financial Center rotunda, hosted by Shepley Bulfinch.

Day 1

Thursday March 30
The National Symposium lectures were held at Phoenix College, a WPA era campus that experienced a huge infusion of modern expansion by the architecture firm Haver, Nunn & Nelson. The day featured lectures of a national and local scope on the topic of modernism and climate.  A

Also offered that afternoon was a tour of the Superlite block factory while symposium programming continued concurrently at Phoenix College. The day concluded with a bus tour to Taliesin West.

Day 2

Friday March 31
Day two was spent at Arcosanti, Paolo Soleri's Urban Laboratory in the desert, and attendees enjoyed tours, talks, and breakout sessions.

Day 3

Saturday April 1
Day three featured separately ticketed bus and bike tours. 

Day 4

Sunday, April 2

Optional tours with Modern Phoenix Week were offered for individuals.