News May 2026

Metallic ovoid pedestrian tunnels at Union Station New Haven at risk of a very pedestrian looking replacement

Connecticut DOT recently announced a proposed $402 million renovation of Union Station that includes replacing the futuristic ovoid tunnels and their reflective metallic slats with squared off tunnels lined in hexagonal white and green ceramic tile. DOCOMOMO US/New York Tri-State supports preservation of the Herb Newman designed pedestrian tunnels.

New video recording available: Spaces of Worship and Sacred Art—A Regional Perspective

The video recording of the program “Places of Worship and Sacred Art: A Regional Perspective” is now available for viewing on DOCOMOMO US/New York Tri-State’s Vimeo site.

IDC 2026 scholarship grantees reflect on a successful conference

The New York Tri-State Chapter awarded scholarships to three graduate students to attend the 19th International Docomomo Conference in Los Angeles in March. Read the grantees post-conference reflections.

Zeki Furkan Sarilican, DOCOMOMO US/New York Tri-State grantee, reflects on the experience

Zeki Furkan Sarilican, one of three scholars awarded the Tri-State Chapter’s Emerging Professionals Grant to attend the 19th International Docomomo Conference in Los Angeles, shares takeaways from the conference.

Ashlyn Pause, DOCOMOMO US/New York Tri-State grantee, reflects on the experience

Ashlyn Pause, one of three scholars awarded the Tri-State Chapter’s Emerging Professionals Grant to attend the 19th International Docomomo Conference in Los Angeles, shares takeaways from the conference.