Under restoration since 2014, the villa by the Irish modernist has reopened to the public in France.

Often described as the first true pioneer of Sri Lankan modernism, the architect—who spent much of her life in obscurity—was a woman of many firsts.

Docomomo France has published an open letter protesting insensitive redevelopment plans to build a 315-foot-high tower bang on top of Eugène Beaudoin and Marcel Lods precocious example of hi-tech Modernism.

An exhibition at the Tokyo museum highlights traditional architecture's critical role and explores Modernism's deep roots in Japan.