Based in De Singel in Antwerp, the Vlaams Architectuurinstituut (VAI) organizes exhibitions, lectures, debates, publications and events, such as the Flanders Architectural Review and the biannual Festival of Architecture. Moreover, the institute represents Flanders at international events such as the Architecture Biennale in Venice and is embedded in a global network of architectural organisations.

The Flanders Architecture Institute manages an exceptionally rich collection of architectural archives that is constantly expanding. Through the collection, the institute links the present, past and future of architecture. Furthermore, the Flanders Architecture Institute plays an active role in caring for design heritage. It charts this heritage, provides advice, and informs a wide audience through publications and exhibitions.