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.”
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
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