Special Edition Vol. 2 of Docomomo US’s 2025 Annual Theme on “Places of Worship” focuses on the adaptive reuse of Modernist sacred places. Guest edited by Kevin Block, Director of Special Initiatives, Partners for Sacred Places, the issue approaches the topic of adaptive reuse from a “both-and” perspective: supporting active congregations to help them steward their property and serve their communities while recognizing that transitions to new uses are sometimes necessary. At its best, adaptive reuse can, in fact, preserve historically significant religious buildings and the underlying community-serving mission of religious property. The five articles of Vol 2 attempt to illustrate the promise and wide range of adaptive reuse projects across the country that are helping to revitalize our Modernist sacred places.

Special Edition: Places of Worship, Vol. 2

and in case you missed it:
Special Edition: Places of Worship, Vol. 1