Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Modernism in America Awards! Join us on Thursday, November 5, for a celebratory evening honoring 14 deserving projects, with the Design Within Reach Third Avenue showroom as our stylish backdrop.
Drinks, light bites, chit chat, and live music begin at 6pm; Awards presentation at 7pm.
Dress is festive business attire.
Thursday, November 5, 6–9pm
Design Within Reach
957 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Still in town on Friday and want to do some sightseeing? Join Docomomo US for a special day exploring some of the most significant examples of modern architecture and interiors in New York’s Midtown East neighborhood. The tour brings together landmark buildings, innovative design, and important preservation stories, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the ways modern buildings and interiors have been thoughtfully preserved, adapted, and celebrated.
The tour begins with two rare, designated New York City interior landmarks, both by Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates: the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice and the UN Plaza Hotel lobby and Ambassador Grill. Docomomo US Executive Director Liz Waytkus, who led the fight to landmark the UN Plaza interior, will lead the group through that space.
Attendees have the option to add on an architecture-focused tour of the United Nations complex, a collaborative effort of 11 renowned architects resulting in a marvel of modernist design and the International Style (20 spots available). Participants who are not joining the UN tour can access certain public spaces inside the UN on their own including the Visitors Lobby, UN Bookshop, Stamp counter, Gift shop, restrooms, and café.
The group will then meet back up and make a short stop at the Japan Society before concluding with a reception and light bites at Modulightor, the only Paul Rudolph-designed residence in New York City.
$155 Docomomo US members/$180 non-members with UN Tour Add-on
$125 Docomomo US Members/$150 Non-members without UN Tour
Tour cost includes guides and access to all sites, plus a small reception at the end of the tour. Lunch is not included. Guests can grab a quick bite at the UN cafeteria, which is open to the public, even if you are not on the UN tour.
This is a walking tour and will take place rain or shine. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately.
All sales are final. If you need to cancel, the cost of the ticket can be applied to a future Docomomo US event or Docomomo US membership.
Thank you to all of our sponsors who help to make the Awards program possible.
