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Docomomo US/NOCA promotes the study, interpretation, documentation, and protection of the architecture, landscape, and urban design of the Modern Movement in Northern California.

09/17/2026

Step back in time and discover the vibrant mid-century transformation of Oakland’s Lake Merritt. Presented by Docomomo US/Northern California as part of Tour Day 2026, this immersive two-hour guided walking tour invites you to explore the modern architecture, dynamic landscapes, and visionary public projects that redefined the lakefront after World War II. Journey through over a dozen mid-century works, including the Oakland Museum of California, the Mid-Century Monster, the Geodesic Bird Dome, and the Lakeside Park Garden Center. Together, we’ll examine how post-war design shaped civic life, leisure, and open-space planning while influencing the modern city we know today.
Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a 2.2-mile stroll through one of Oakland’s most scenic areas. Grab your walking shoes, pack some water, and connect with fellow design enthusiasts for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Oakland’s rich architectural heritage. Tap the link in our bio to get your tickets.

08/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for How Downtown Became Modern! It was great to experience the pioneering work of Hertzka & Knowles in the heart of downtown San Francisco alongside such a passionate crowd.
Huge appreciation goes out to our tour leads for sharing insights into the firm’s impact on San Francisco’s post-war office scene, their Financial District towers, and the fascinating design history behind the Crown Zellerbach Building’s sunken garden.
Stay tuned for our upcoming events! Subscribe to our newsletter via the link in our bio, and keep an eye on our events page for more tours like this one.

08/16/2026

Join Docomomo US/NOCA and the UC Berkeley Environmental Design Archive for an in-depth tour of Ernest Born’s self-declared “masterpiece”: Glen Park BART Station. Completed in 1973 in collaboration with Corlett & Spackman, and landscape architect Douglas Baylis, it is considered one of the finest examples of Brutalism in the Bay Area.
We’ll explore Born’s sculptural concrete forms, his abstract marble mural, and the influence of his partner Esther Born, who shaped their projects. Together, they built a multidisciplinary practice connecting physical spaces, natural environments, and visual culture.

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Glen Park BART Station Plaza
Tickets: $20 for Docomomo US/NOCA Members (with promo code) | $30 Non-Members
On-Sale Dates: Member tickets on sale August 12 | General Admission tickets on sale August 19

Tap the link in bio to get your tickets.

07/24/2026

Discover the post-war architectural legacy shaping San Francisco’s Financial District on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (10:00–11:30 AM). This half-mile walking tour highlights buildings designed by Hertzka & Knowles—including 160 Pine Street and the iconic Crown Zellerbach Building’s sunken garden. The tour begins at 160 Pine St. (corner of Battery) and concludes at 72 Beale St. Public transit or rideshare is strongly recommended. Tap the link in bio to get your tickets.

06/14/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today to explore John Carl Warnecke’s New Formalist College of San Mateo! Modernism is best experienced together, and your enthusiasm made the tour truly special.

We owe a massive shoutout to Josh Weinberg | Photo Walks, Workshops & Lessons for leading the way and sharing such incredible insight into the design and history of this campus.

We have a stellar lineup of tours and events in the works. Tap the link in our bio to subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to know what’s next on the calendar.

04/19/2026

“She was direct and self-assured as she spoke. I was intimidated. She captivated me with stories of nights with Surrealists in Paris and dinner with a heavy-drinking Mies van der Rohe in Berlin.
As I sat on a well-loved Corbusier chaise, she took me through portfolios of drawings. She made it clear she wanted them to end up in museums.”
Docomomo NOCA’s Gary Leung explores the extraordinary life and unsentimental authority of the late Barbara Stauffacher Solomon. Read the full feature at the link in bio.

03/29/2026

Love Modernism? Join us for a free tour of OMCA!
Docomomo US/NOCA is heading to the Oakland Museum of California for their Architecture Walk and Talk on April 5th (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm).
Explore OMCA’s iconic building and gardens alongside members of the Council on Architecture.
• Cost: Free
• Logistics: No tickets or RSVPs needed. Just meet us near the Mid Level ticketing desk.
Come for the architecture, stay for the community—be sure to find us and say hello!

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North Beach, CA
94111, 94133

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http://www.docomomo-noca.org/

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