Department of Architecture

National University Of Science and Technology

The Department of Architecture at NUST School of Art, Design and Architecture SADA Islamabad was initiated through the launch of the Bachelor of Architecture as the school’s founding professional program. The first batch of architecture students was inducted in 2010 after focused preparation in curriculum development and faculty hiring, and the department continues to operate through a studio centered model where design learning is supported by structured academic content and review culture. The department states that its curriculum integrates studio components that extend into landscape architecture, interior design, urban design, parametricism, and heritage and conservation, reflecting a broad but studio anchored approach to contemporary architectural education.

Key Highlights:

Department curriculum explicitly integrates studio components in landscape architecture, interior design, urban design, parametricism, and heritage and conservation

The school’s architecture program began with the first intake in 2010 after curriculum and faculty preparation

Dedicated supporting facilities are documented for architecture students including wood workshop, laser cutting, 3D printing, and computer labs

The school maintains a visible culture of seminars, workshops, and academic events through its published activities and listings

Postgraduate progression is supported through Masters in Architectural Design listed under SADA programs

Contact Info

Scope of Studies

Architectural design studios with progressive development of design thinking and resolution skills
Urban design, landscape architecture, and interior design integration through studio components
Heritage and conservation oriented inquiry within the curriculum framework
Parametricism and contemporary design approaches referenced as part of studio integrated learning
Digital representation and production supported through computing and prototyping facilities documented by SADA
Academic critique culture supported through juries, reviews, and structured studio outputs reflected in SADA academic SOP and school practice

Programs

Bachelor of Architecture B Arch
Masters in Architectural Design M Arch

Suggested Labs/Facilities

Design studios for studio teaching, critiques, and juries
Computer labs supporting digital design, modelling, and documentation workflows
Wood workshop for making, prototyping, and fabrication learning
Laser cutting facility supporting precision model making and iterative production
3D printing facility supporting rapid prototyping and design development
Additional documented studio support spaces in SADA catalogs such as photography studio and specialized labs for building sciences

Gallery

Video Library