Centrum Vlaamse Architectuurarchieven

The CVAa is a cultural archival centre of expertise that has been responsible for coordinating the archiving of private documents on the architectural heritage in Flanders since 2003. The centre is a constitutional part of the Flemish Architecture Institute.

The CVAa collects and disseminates information.

We advise all those involved in tracing, transferring, managing, studying and enabling access to architectural archives. We provide information on activities concerning architectural archives and on Flemish and international heritage policy.

The CVAa spotlights the importance of architectural archives.

Architectural archives are treasures of information for preservers, restorers, heritage managers, journalists, governments and anyone involved in building or renovation. We set up projects and produce publications in order to illustrate the richness of architectural archives.

The CVAa is working on a Flemish collection of architectural archives.

We want to provide a quality and sustainable repository for architectural archives. We look up proper locations for archives and keep a database of all architectural archives in Flanders and Brussels up-to-date. We also take temporary care of archives until a proper permanent location is found.

The CVAa coordinates.

The CVAa works together with depositories and educational institutions in Flanders and abroad. We keep our finger on the pulse of current architectural practice and link our operations to that of the Flemish Architecture Institute, the centre for contemporary architecture.

The CVAa works under the umbrella of the Flemish Architecture Institute and is part of the deSingel Arts campus in Antwerp. The CVAa gratefully receives support of the Flemish Government.

Download CVAa policy plan 2008-2012 (in Dutch only)