The Prix de Rome Architecture is a competition for architects, urban designers, landscape architects and other spatial design practitioners up to 40 years of age. For the 2026 edition, proposals can be submitted until 23 February.

Stress Relief a 'boxing ring' installation designed by HyperSity, features custom made punching bags by Dutch and Chinese designers.

From 29 January to 8 February, Nieuwe Instituut will be showing Homecoming by Mark Dorf as part of the IFFR Art Directions programme.

Nieuwe Instituut developed the cultural programme for the Dutch pavilion, consisting of lectures, performances, exhibitions, and collaborations.

Demo— practice and Ned Kaar will complete a two-month residency in Milan this year, presenting their findings during Milan Design Week 2026 and 2027.

In November 2025, the twelfth annual Jaap Bakema Study Centre conference took place. The proceedings of the conference Networks of(Ex)Change are now available for download.

Take a look back at a rich and exciting year, summarised in highlights from the 2025 programme, with a few glimpses of the new year too!

Nieuwe Instituut's Research team and Forensic Architecture revisit two earlier Research Nights on how architecture and design can expose and address police and state violence.

Watch the conversation between FUNGI co-curator and anthropologist Anna Tsing and philosopher Donna Haraway.

Film installation depicts the dreams of the Cape Verdean communities in Rotterdam and Dakar (Senegal).

The programme brings together residents, designers, researchers, and policymakers to share knowledge and practical experiences in shaping fair and regenerative cities.

The edition presents 13 conversations in which architects and designers meet inspiring figures outside of their bubble to find points of engagement and exchange notes on professional practices.