The Flanders Architecture Institute manages a rich specialist library, with more than ten thousand books and about 300 different journal titles. Belgian architecture books and journals make up the main component and are actively collected. Among foreign books and magazine series, we only retain the most important publications. Besides books and journals, the collection also contains product catalogues and advertising leaflets of manufacturers and sellers of building materials.
"Architectural books and journals are important means of communication for the building industry. They are media that report on new projects, trends and events. They are used both for practical manuals and as historical reflections and theoretical considerations. At the same time, they inspire and influence many readers. This makes these books and magazines one of the most valuable tools for the study of architecture and the research of the built environment."‐ Dirk Laureys, collection manager
The Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in the magazine L'Illustration, june 1925
From the book Pierre-Jacques Goetghebuer, Choix des Monuments, édicfices et maisons les plus remarquable du Royaume des Pays-Bas, Gent, 1827
Paul Combaz, La Construction. Principes et applications, Brussels, 1895-1905
From the book J.P. Cluysenaer, Maisons de campagne, châteaux, fermes, maisons de jardinier, garde-chasse et d'ouvriers, etc.... exécutés en Belgique, Paris, 1869
Form the book E. Van den Bossche, Meubles dans le nouveau style: 'Libre esthétique', Brussels, 1901
Special number about Henry Van de Velde of the magazine Kunst, october-december 1933
Cover magazine Réconstruction, december 1940
Grille Ciam d'Urbanisme, published by Le Corbusier, Paris, 1948
Catalogue from the Brussels window manufacturer Mylle, 1930s
Catalogue from the American design manufacturer Knoll, 1960s
Cover magazine Bouwen en Wonen, january 1954
W.J. Neutelings in Antwerp, Antwerp, 1990Would you like to consult an archive?
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