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The Flanders Architecture Institute is housed at two locations in the city of Antwerp. The public program (exhibitions, lectures, debates ...) takes place in De Singel, where you can also find our offices and Kabinet Christiaan Kieckens. The collection and library are located in the city center.

Our exhibitions are open from Wednesday to Sunday and during evening performances. Our offices, reading room and library can only be visited by appointment. For updates please check our website, newsletter or social media.

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Vlaams Architectuurinstituut in deSingel (beeld: Eline Ros)
Flanders Architecture Institute

Mailing Address
Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 155, 2018 Antwerpen (BE)

Visitors Address
Desguinlei 25, 2018 Antwerpen +32 (0)3 242 89 70

Collection Library Address
Parochiaanstraat 7, 2000 Antwerpen +32 (0)3 202 04 83

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Accessibility VAi in De Singel

The main address of the Flanders Architecture Institute is located in De Singel International Arts Campus, next to the R1. From the main entrance on the Desguinlei follow the signs to Beel Laag (± 3 minutes on foot).

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Accessibility VAi Collection

The library and the collection of the VAi are located in the city center, within walking distance of the Antwerp Central station.

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The Flanders Architecture Institute in De Singel and the collection in the center are easily accessible by public transport. You can also get there by car, although the center of Antwerp is not always accessible due to road works and busy traffic.

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Opening hours

Expo (De Singel)
Wednesday to Sunday: from 2pm to 7pm
During evening performances until 10pm
Monday & Tuesday: closed
Closed: 23.12.2023-04.01.2024
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Kabinet Christiaan Kieckens (De Singel)
ONLY after a confirmed appointment
Closed: 23.12.2023-04.01.2024
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Offices (De Singel)
Monday to Friday: from 9am to 5:30pm
Weekends & Holidays: closed
Closed: 23.12.2023-04.01.2024
info@vai.be / 03 242 89 70

Library (Collection)

Would you like to consult the archive?
Monday to Friday: from 9am to 5pm
Preferably by appointment
Weekends and Holidays: Closed
Closed: 25.12.2023-31.12.2023
architectuurarchief@vai.be / 03 202 04 83
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