Model

Models are an important tool for architects during the design and construction process, while for laypersons they increase the readability of a design. The reduced three-dimensional world is easy to grasp, recognizable and often more accessible than a drawing. As a heritage object, models have a distinct documentary, cultural-historical and aesthetic value.

Model
"The rich model collection of the Flanders Architecture Institute comprises more than 300 objects. It includes different types of models, on different scales and made using different techniques and materials. These scale models relate to architecture, interior design, urban planning and landscape, and date from around 1920 to the present day."
‐ Dirk Laureys, collection manager

Collection Library

Would you like to consult an archive?

Monday to Friday: from 9am to 5pm
Preferably by appointment
Weekends and Holidays: Closed
Closed: 23.12.2024-01.01.2025


The archive can be visited in groups. Requests for this need to be made at least 3 weeks in advance via architectuurarchief@vai.be.


Plan your visit

Archive Hub

Search and find archives within and outside the VAi Collection on the VAi Archive Hub


To the Archive Hub (Dutch only)

VAi Library

Browse through more than 10,000 books in our richly stocked library


To the catalog (Dutch only)