Founded in 1995, Docomomo US coordinates a coalition of regional and statewide chapters dedicated to preserving modern architecture, landscapes, and design. Executive Director Liz Waytkus will reflect on the work of Docomomo US ten years after the first National Symposium held in Sarasota, including a range of advocacy actions and programs to help raise awareness and promote the conservation and stewardship of modernist heritage. The presentation will conclude with a brief overview of the Florida Mid-Century Modern Architecture (1945-1975) study and report. Undertaken by Architecture Sarasota President Marty Hylton, the project received the 2020 Modernism in America Award of Excellence for Documentation.

Pushing boundaries to preserve modern architecture, landscapes, and design through principled advocacy, collaboration, and celebration

Guest Speaker: Liz Waytkus

About Liz:

Liz Waytkus is the Executive Director of Docomomo US. In her ten plus years at Docomomo US, Ms. Waytkus is responsible for the development of new programming including the annual Docomomo US National Symposium and the Modernism in America Awards. Ms. Waytkus manages Docomomo US’ advocacy efforts throughout the vast Docomomo US network and spear-headed efforts to Landmark the Ambassador Grill and the AT&T Building in New York City. Ms. Waytkus received her Master of Science in Historic Preservation from Pratt Institute and previously worked in the non-profit cultural and educational fields for more than a decade.