About

ArkDes, the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design, is a national museum and government agency working across Sweden to promote and develop the role of architecture and design in society. The collection comprises around four million objects, and at the museum on Skeppsholmen in Stockholm, visitors can explore exhibitions, lectures and workshops. ArkDes also conducts practice-based research and supports municipalities in creating vibrant and attractive cities.

About the Authority

Read about our mission as a museum and authority. Here you will find links to the annual report, budget documentation, and more.

Designed Living Environment

ArkDes is tasked by the government to monitor and support the national architecture and design policy goals outlined in the Policy for Designed Living Environment.

News

Read the latest news from ArkDes and search in our news archive.

ArkDes is a national museum and a national authority with a government mission to enhance the understanding of and initiate discussions about the impact of architecture and design on our lives.

Staff

Find contact information for those of us who work at ArkDes.

Friends of ArkDes

Architecture and design are best experienced in good company! Friends of ArkDes is a non-profit association for those who want to delve into architecture, urban planning, and design, both within and outside ArkDes.

The history of ArkDes

Photo: Sima Korenivski. 2021.