Archives de la construction moderne

The Archives de la construction moderne (Acm) preserve and organize original documents (plans, models, photographs, etc.) related to the built environment. Containing technical, spatial, historical and social data, these collections are structured according to the principles of information science, relying on archival standards and interoperable metadata models to ensure their long-term preservation and accessibility. These resources are available to support research, teaching and interdisciplinary projects led by ENAC faculty members and EPFL.

INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES WEEK #IAW2025 // As archives evolve in the digital age, expanding access to archival content is more essential than ever. Accessibility is not limited to digitization: it’s about removing barriers, fostering inclusion, and ensuring that archives serve and represent diverse communities around the world. The #AccessibleArchives theme highlights the importance of making archives accessible to everyone, regardless of background, ability, or access to technology. –> https://www.ica.org/en/international-archives-week/iaw2025/

Turning information into actionable knowledge

Current project: Open Research Data
The project CA-O-RD: Contemporary Architecture Open Research Data, awarded by the ETH Board’s ORD programme, aims to process, preserve, and make accessible 1 TB of digital archives (around 300,000 files) via the open-source systems Archivematica and AtoM, ensuring compliance with the FAIR principles to support research.

Search the collections

Research portal (archival data), list of archival fonds, digitized documents

Use the documents

Access, reproduce, cite, or request documents for exhibition loans

Teaching and research

Integration into academic projects, tailored support for students, resources and references

Sapere aude

Quintus Horatius Flaccus (Epistulæ I, 2, 40),

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