New Program Board Transition at the Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
The Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM) has announced a significant update to its advisory leadership. Starting September 1, 2026, acclaimed architect Inez Tan will join the institution's Program Board. She succeeds Cécilia Gross, who is stepping down to take on the prestigious national role of Government Architect (Rijksbouwmeester).
This transition brings fresh perspectives to ARCAM, a central hub dedicated to exploring contemporary urban development, spatial design, and local heritage in the Dutch capital.
Advancing Urban Design and Architecture in Amsterdam
The Program Board plays a vital role in shaping the public exhibitions, events, and research projects presented at ARCAM. Its members, drawn from diverse design and architectural disciplines, advise the center on its programming and assist with major city initiatives like the Amsterdam Architecture Prize.
Outgoing board member Cécilia Gross, a partner at VenhoevenCS, contributed to the board for a year and a half, notably helping guide the nomination selections for the 2025 and 2026 architecture prizes. Her high-profile appointment as the new national architect was recently featured in De Volkskrant, highlighting her commitment to sustainable and socially conscious public spaces.
Inez Tan Joins ARCAM to Shape Future Public Programs
Inez Tan, a partner at the design firm Office Winhov, will bring a strong focus on historic preservation and community-centric architecture to the board. Her professional practice highlights the relationship between existing structures and their historical, social, and physical surroundings.
Tan's notable achievements include:
- Contributing to Office Winhov's recognition as "Architect of the Year" in 2023.
- Winning the BNA Best Building of the Year award for the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam.
- A nomination for the Abe Bonnema Prize for Young Architects in 2024.
With academic foundations from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Stockholm’s Royal Institute of Technology, and TU Delft, Tan intends to use her seat on the board to help unpack complex urban challenges and explore the adaptive nature of Amsterdam's built environment.
Exploring the Evolving City Context
Starting in autumn 2026, the updated ten-member board will continue to steer the center's public discourse. Alongside Tan, the board includes key professionals in landscape architecture, urban strategy, property development, and academic research, ensuring that ARCAM’s exhibitions directly address the real-world issues facing Amsterdam's neighborhoods.
For travelers and architecture enthusiasts visiting the city, ARCAM offers a unique window into how historical preservation and modern design coexist.
To discover more about local landmarks or plan your next cultural outing, use Musemap (musemap.art) to browse museums in Amsterdam or view upcoming highlights on the interactive cultural map.
