B.Arch

Architecture is at once an intellectual pursuit, an art form, and a technical profession — shaping the built environments that define human life. In a country like India, where rapid urbanization intersects with cultural heritage and environmental challenges, architects must design spaces that are aesthetically inspiring, socially responsive, and future-ready. At WUD, architecture is also understood in relation to Place — spaces for human habitation, Community — the collective aspirations of people, and Culture — the celebration of space and art.
The 5-Year B.Arch at WUD is built around its hallmark contextual studio exercises, where students resolve life-like design problems through independent inquiry and experimentation. Studios function as learning communities, encouraging collaboration, study tours, and iterative design development, with faculty guiding students as mentors rather than instructors. This pedagogy emphasizes a three-step design process - documentation, analysis, and formulation, enabling graduates to think critically, act creatively, and design responsibly.
The curriculum begins with a foundation year focused on core visualization and design skills, followed by intensive exposure to architectural design, history and theory, sustainability, materials and structures, urban contexts, and emerging technologies. Advanced years allow students to explore areas such as housing, heritage conservation, landscape, urban design, and digital futures in architecture.
The program integrates AI-driven design tools, generative AI, parametric modeling, and digital fabrication methods, enabling students to experiment with new forms, processes, and intelligent systems. Alongside, courses in sustainability and cultural studies ensure a balance between technological innovation and social responsibility. A semester-long internship with leading architectural offices and a capstone project in the final year prepare students for professional practice at global standards.

Career outcomes: Graduates are prepared for careers as independent architects, design entrepreneurs, or professionals in firms specializing in housing, commercial, institutional, and urban projects. They can also pursue paths in conservation, urban design, landscape, digital modeling, research, and teaching. With the program’s international recognition, many graduates continue to leading universities worldwide, while contributing meaningfully to India’s evolving built environment.

B.Arch (Architecture ) Curriculum