CIVA

CIVA is a cultural and architectural center in Brussels that combines archives, libraries, and exhibition spaces dedicated to architecture, urban planning, and landscape design. The collection holds approximately 40,000 publications and original drawings and project materials from various periods.

The center was created in 2016 through the merger of five organizations, including the Archive for Modern Architecture and initiatives like the Rene Pechere Library. This union brought together decades of collections under one roof.

The foundation preserves extensive records of Belgian architectural history and makes these collections available to visitors. The spaces show how Belgium has been shaped through its buildings and cities.

The center is located in Ixelles on Rue de l'Ermitage and is accessible Tuesday through Sunday, with wheelchair access available throughout the spaces. Visitors should plan sufficient time to browse through the extensive archives and exhibitions.

The center preserves original building drawings and project documents for Belgian architecture from medieval times to today, with some serving as artworks themselves. This collection is not merely an archive but visually documents the evolution of Belgian construction over centuries.

Location: Ixelles - Elsene

Inception: March 8, 2016

Founders: Brussels-Capital Region, Comité René Pechere, Centre Paul Duvigneaud de Documentation Écologique, Archives for Modern Architecture, Fonds pour l'Architecture

Phone: +3226422450

Email: info@civa.brussels

Website: https://civa.brussels

GPS coordinates: 50.82896,4.36615

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40