Coalition For The Preservation Of Modern Architecture

Important examples of modern architecture are destroyed routinely. Some private homes, such as the Farnsworth house by Mies van der Rohe, were saved at the last minute. Others, like the Micheel’s house in Westport, CT, by Paul Rudolpha, are not as fortunate. The Ennis house in Los Angeles, CA by Frank Lloyd Wright is endangered. Preservation efforts often come too little, and too late. Concerned individuals, organizations and businesses have formed the Coalition for Modern Preservation, a new union dedicated to the preemptive preservation of culturally significant modern structures. From the grassroots level up, the coalition will connect proactive individuals, groups and organizations, promote collaborations, pool resources, provide educational programs and materials, set priorities and standards while employing advocacy secure the survival of these structures.