Our Vision

“To be a centre of excellence in the education of architecture and interior design that nurtures creative, critical and socially responsible professionals capable of shaping the built environment through design innovation, research, sustainability and contextual responsiveness.”

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Our Mission

Position the Academy of Architecture as a global centre for architectural and interior design knowledge.

Drive this through rigorous, evidence-based research.

Systematically archive the built environment.

Generate and curate high-quality data as a lasting public resource

Inform architectural and interior design practice, public policy, and societal progress

Build on a strong research-led foundation

Advance design excellence and innovation

Foster ethical leadership in architecture and interior design

Enable the shaping of a sustainable, future-ready built environment

Prepare architects and interior designers to critically engage with diverse contexts

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Core Values

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Emphasis on Architectural and Interior Design Studios as the core of learning

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Integration of building technology, environmental studies and digital tools

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Exposure to urban issues, sustainability and heritage contexts

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Development of professional practice and research capabilities