(Un) Loved Modern Conference  ICOMOS Australia in association with: ICOMOS ISC20C DOCOMOMO Australia Royal Australian Institute of Architects & International Union of Architects Association for Preservation Technology (APT Australia) Event Description Internationally renowned experts on conserving 20th Century heritage places will meet in Sydney Australia during 7-10 July 2009.  They will examine developments and trends in identifying, managing and conserving 20th Century heritage places, providing opportunities to participate in the current debate about heritage values and places of the last century, and their conservation, management and interpretation. Six broad sub-themes provide particular focus for Conference attendees: ·   Re-engaging with the original designer; ·   War in the Pacific; ·   Vulnerable periods & styles; ·   Managing 20thC obsolescence; ·   Re-thinking colonial heritage;      and ·   The single house under threat. Technical papers will be incorporated into the program, examining conservation issues related to building services, cladding, glass curtain walls, finishes and proprietary items. This event will consist of two and a half days of presentations; and an afternoon of tours; preceded by a day devoted to meetings of the ICOMOS ISC20C and Australia ICOMOS, as well as meetings of a number of the other heritage groups associated with the conference.  A highlight will be the public lecture at the Sydney Opera House. This conference will appeal to historians, archaeologists, engineers,  architects, town planners, landscape architects and others with an interest in the rich diversity of the 20th Century. Organizing Committee Convenors:  Sheridan Burke (ISC20C) and Ian Kelly (Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority) Committee: Alan Croker (Australia ICOMOS); Scott Robertson (Docomomo Australia); David West (APT Australia);  Robert Moore (Docomomo Australia);  Caroline Butler-Bowdon (Historic Houses Trust);  Anne Higham (RAIA);  Dr Zeny Edwards (National Trust of Australia); and Louise Cox (UIA). PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY: Australia ICOMOS IN ASSOCIATION WITH: Docomomo Australia   APT Australia Chapter  Australian Institute of Architects  International Union of Architects  ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on 20th Century Heritage    Draft Program Tuesday 7 July 2009:  Committee meetings; early registration; and evening welcome event at The Mint. Wednesday 8 July 2009:  Morning registration; Conference introduction; keynote speakers; and evening public talk at the Sydney Opera House. Thursday 9 July 2009:  Conference papers; afternoon tours (Sydney Opera House, Castlecrag; Walsh Bay, Sydney CBD); and Conference dinner at The Summit. Friday 10 July 2009:  Conference papers; and surprise evening Finale. Post Conference Tours (Saturday/Sunday 11-12 July 2009) Post-Conference tours include Canberra (11 and 12 July); North Shore Modernism (11 July); War Sites on Sydney Harbour (11 July); and Sydney City (11 July) Venue and Date The Conference will be held on 7-10 July 2009 at the Sydney Masonic Centre, corner of Castlereagh and Goulburn Streets, Sydney,  NSW,  Australia.   Registration and Lodgings REGISTRATION FEES All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of the 10% Goods and Services Tax. Registration Type Early Bird on or before 1st April 2009 Standard on or before 30th June 2009 Australia ICOMOS  Member*             $480.00 $550.00 Conference Attendee $550.00 $620.00 Speaker*** $480.00 N/A Students & Post Grads** $320.00 $320.00 * Any delegate registered under the member rate who is not a financial member of Australia ICOMOS will be moved to the non-member rate and automatically charged the standard fee. ** Students will be required to send a copy of their Student ID to the Secretariat in order to qualify for the Student Registration rate. This registration rate does not include attendance at the Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, the Evening Lecture on Wednesday nor the Surprise Farewell Function on Friday evening. ***All speakers are required to register by the 1st April 2009.  To register, please visit:  http://www.aicomos.com/registration CONFERENCE HOTELS The Conference Secretariat has arranged special rates at hotels within a short walking distance of the Sydney Masonic Centre. The Vibe Hotel Sydney **** 11 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: +61 2 9282 0987 Standard Room: $175 per night A unique Sydney hotel offering chic accommodation in the heart of Sydney, Vibe Hotel Sydney exudes the style of this fantastic city. The hotel is perfectly positioned for you to easily discover Sydney’s vibrant CBD fringe villages of Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Chinatown and the Sydney entertainment precinct. Hotel Ibis World Square *** 382-384 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Telephone: + 61 (0) 2 8267 3111 Standard Room: $145 per night Located right in the heart of Sydney, next to the World Square Center the hotel is within an easy walk to Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and Chinatown. The hotel is close to Sydney’s shopping precincts, the Entertainment Centre, Capitol Theatre and George Street cinema complexes. Enjoy a variety of restaurants for all tastes and budgets, all within walking distance. The Y Hotel Hyde Park** 5-11 Wentworth Ave Sydney 2000 NSW Australia Telephone: +61 2 9264 2451 Double Deluxe Room - $107 per night Twin Deluxe Room - $114 per night Y Hotel Hyde Park is a great value bed and breakfast hotel ideally located in the CBD opposite Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The Hotel is surrounded by everything you could want including great shops, restaurants, Olympic Pool, Gym, jogging track, parks gardens and galleries. You can also walk to Darling Harbour, China Town, City Shops, The Opera House and Rocks. There are deluxe and twin style rooms available. Facilities include Cafe and guest lounge, internet kiosk, guest kitchen and laundry. For additional information, please visit:  http://www.aicomos.com/