Global Dissonant Modernities: Designing the Future for 20th-Century Architectural Monuments and Sites
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The summer school is conceived as a practice-oriented learning programme focused on the conservation of 20th-century architectural heritage, combining theoretical input with hands-on work and international exchange. Above all, it aims to foster dialogue between local and international perspectives, as well as between established and emerging professionals.
The programme builds on theoretical and methodological sessions, linked to the conference themes, as well as group discussions, site analysis, and collaborative reflection on contemporary heritage challenges. Participants will partake in a five-day hands-on workshop, during which they will work on a concrete case study: the Academy of Arts in Almaty, a building with Constructivist origins and multiple layers of later transformation.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The event is open to:
- Emerging professionals in architecture, art history, heritage, conservation, museology, along with related fields;
- Students, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers;
- International participants, with particular encouragement for applicants from the post-Soviet Asian region.
The ICOMOS EPWG Summer School 2026 will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 17 to 21 August 2026 and the working language will be English. Participation in the summer school is free of charge. However, participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation costs. To support accessibility and international participation, a limited number of travel grants are available for exceptional applicants. The funding can reach up to €200 per person, for a maximum of 10 participants.
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION
Interested participants must submit their applications and contributions by 13 March 2026, with notifications of acceptance sent on 1 April 2026. A motivation letter, a short biography, and an A3 poster in PDF format, as detailed in the application guidelines, are mandatory. The selection process aims to ensure a balanced group of participants and meaningful knowledge exchange.