Department of Architecture

Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture

The Department of Architecture at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture IVS Karachi offers a five year Bachelor of Architecture programme designed to develop a comprehensive and conscientious approach to architectural design. The department places strong emphasis on observation, analysis, and critical thinking, with a curriculum that engages the history, present conditions, and future directions of the South Asian context. Studio based learning is supported by an informed design ethos, enabling students to build conceptual depth alongside professional design capability.

Key Highlights:

Five year professional Bachelor of Architecture programme offered by the Department of Architecture

Curriculum focus on South Asian context with strong emphasis on observation, analysis, and critical thinking

Institute level academic structure includes Foundation Programme and Liberal Arts support that strengthens studio learning across undergraduate degrees

Campus resources include dedicated computer lab, library, and resource centres that support research and studio production

Contact Info

Scope of Studies

Architectural design studios with iterative development of concepts and design resolution
Contextual inquiry rooted in the history and evolving conditions of the South Asian built environment
Critical thinking and analytical methods to support informed design decisions
Digital representation and documentation supported through institutional computing facilities
Research and reference driven learning supported by library and resource centre access

Programs

Bachelor of Architecture B Arch

Suggested Labs/Facilities

Design studios for studio work, critiques, and reviews
Agha Hasan Abedi Computer Lab for digital workflows and academic computing
Marium Abdulla Library for research, references, and academic support
Resource Centres supporting studio based learning and material access
Woodwork and Metal Shop supporting making and three dimensional work associated with studio learning

Gallery

Video Library