Exhibit Columbus National Symposium: Design, Community, and Progressive Preservation

The 2018 National Symposium, Design, Community, and Progressive Preservation, will take place September 26–29 and feature four days of engaging programming, exclusive tours, morning and evening conversations with visionary leaders, and the American Institute of Architects’ Trade Show showcasing an array of new and innovative building products and services. 

Exhibit Columbus is collaborating with Docomomo US to create the content of this year’s symposium, which will explore how investing in architecture, art, and design can make cities stronger and how new approaches to preservation are positively incorporating our modern heritage into the future of cities. 

“Design and community are central to what makes Columbus a remarkable place to live and visit. We are thrilled to be exploring these topics while also showcasing preservation projects that are growing new communities that care about modern heritage,” said Richard McCoy, Director of Landmark Columbus. “Working with these excellent partners allows us to expand this conversation nationally, regionally, and locally.” 

The symposium will begin with a kick-off event produced in partnership with the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, and then programming will continue for three days inside many of the iconic buildings throughout Columbus. The 2018–19 J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize Winners will also be introduced during the symposium. In addition, the symposium will feature exclusive tours — including the Miller House and Garden — and offer rare glimpses inside some of the modern masterpieces of the city. 

“Modern design has been and continues to be an integral part of Columbus’ community,” said Theodore Prudon, President of Docomomo US. “In its ability to move the modernity of its past forward into a modernity for its future, it offers Docomomo US an example of how design can play a role in preservation and achieve results that can be best called progressive.” 

Speakers and registration details will be announced in late spring/early summer. There will be a discounted ticket price for students and residents of Columbus.