CAAD

CAAD CAAD-Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design an exclusive Architecture Institution approved by COA & affiliated to Anna University.

We have moved to a Bigger & Vibrant City Campus
Next to Poonamallee Metro Depot. A unit of Srinivasa Educational Trust. CAAD – Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design is located within Chennai limits on the Chennai Thirupathi highway near Periyapalayam. Bhavani Amman Temple in Periyapalayam stands as an attraction to many devotees and people throng here in thousands on weekends and in the month

of Aadi and Avani. The neighbourhood is also known for its Educational institutions and the SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Thervoy Kandigai. Why CAAD

International collaborations have been contracted to enable yearly short term student exchange programmes and faculty development programmes to take architecture education to global standards. Infrastructure

The Management team at CAAD strongly believes that the Infrastructure equally important as the teaching resources to achieve the set goals for any Institution. The facilities at CAAD include the following

-Air-conditioned, well stocked library with reference materials on architecture and other allied areas.
-Latest National, International Journals and E-Journals
-Digital Library with E-resources on architecture and other allied areas.
-Knowledge sharing through Social Media Networks
-Well equipped Workshop to conduct workshops in the fields of model making, clay modeling, carpentry, and climatology.
-Pantry facility and hygienic food at the campus and hostel
-Separate hostels for Boys and Girls
-Internet connectivity at Campus and Hostel.
-Air Conditioned bus facility for day scholars

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CAAD Nexus – Industry Interface SeriesStudio Mid-Viva ReflectionsAn Urban Studio in Dialogue with PracticeInsights from ...
14/03/2026

CAAD Nexus – Industry Interface Series

Studio Mid-Viva Reflections

An Urban Studio in Dialogue with Practice
Insights from Professional Practice

The review reflects on the Urbanism and Architecture Design Studio, where students explore the dynamics of busy urban streets and neighbourhood public spaces. Through analytical studies and design investigations, students examined how streets function as human-centred public realms, integrating movement, built form, and social life.

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Juror
Ar. Dhanasekar
Principal Architect – DNArchitects

Through his professional experience in architecture and urban design, the discussion emphasised understanding street character, human-scale environments, and the relationship between architecture and public space, encouraging students to develop context-responsive and vibrant urban street design strategies.

CAAD Nexus – Industry Interface SeriesMidway ReflectionsTransitioning Foundation *Design to Architectural Space-Making*_...
12/03/2026

CAAD Nexus – Industry Interface Series

Midway Reflections

Transitioning Foundation *Design to Architectural Space-Making*
_Reflections from Practice_

The review reflects on the Space Design Studio, where first-year students explore the early making of architectural space—translating conceptual ideas into volumetric and inhabitable spatial constructs.

Juror
Sathish Moses
Principal – SMLA.Life
Through his practice, architecture is approached as an interdisciplinary field engaging sustainability, life systems and material experimentation, exploring *“sustainable models to life through architecture.”*

Studio Mentors -

Bridging Studio and Practice.CAAD welcomes Ar. Dhanasekar – Dhana Architect for the CAAD Nexus Industry Interface Series...
11/03/2026

Bridging Studio and Practice.CAAD welcomes Ar. Dhanasekar – Dhana Architect for the CAAD Nexus Industry Interface Series, engaging with the Urbanism & Architectural Design Studio – Batch 2022–2027.
An opportunity for students to present ideas, receive expert feedback, and explore the realities of architectural practice, creating a meaningful dialogue between academia and industry.

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CAAD remains dedicated to aligning academic learning with real world industry standards, equipping students with the too...
10/03/2026

CAAD remains dedicated to aligning academic learning with real world industry standards, equipping students with the tools necessary for modern architectural practice.

As part of our CAAD Nexus Series, we are pleased to host Ar Ashwath Narayanan, Founder and Director of 1405 Design Studio. He will be sharing his professional insights and conducting a formal review of Environmental Design Studio

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CAAD is committed to continuously bring the gap between academics and industry ensuring students are professionally prep...
10/03/2026

CAAD is committed to continuously bring the gap between academics and industry ensuring students are professionally prepared to meet the challenges of architectural practice.

In the Nexus series, CAAD welcomes Ar Sathish Moses Moses, a trans disciplinary expressionist, founder and director of SMA.life to share his expertise in the Basic Space Design Studio

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Through this midway reflection, students presented their evolving insights from rural habitat settlement studies and rec...
10/03/2026

Through this midway reflection, students presented their evolving insights from rural habitat settlement studies and received feedback grounded in professional experience and real-world practice.
Such engagements strengthen the studio-practice connection, encouraging students to approach rural contexts with sensitivity, responsibility, and imagination.
Studio Mentors


The CAAD Team records its sincere appreciation for - Ar Thiripurasundari's presence and constructive feedback for the Rural Habitat Studio.

CAAD is committed to continuously bridging the gap between academia and industry, ensuring students are professionally p...
09/03/2026

CAAD is committed to continuously bridging the gap between academia and industry, ensuring students are professionally prepared to meet the challenges of architectural practice.

In the CAAD Nexus Series, we welcome Ar Thiripurasundari, Founder & Director of Studio Enclave, to share her expertise and review student works on the Rural Habitat Design Studio of Batch 2024-2029.

CAAD extends a warm welcome to Architect Thiripurasundari for the CAAD Nexus Industry Interface series.

24/02/2026

A proud moment for CAAD!!!..
Congratulations to of Batch'26 on winning the Gold Medal in AYDA awards in the Interior Design Category.
Cheers to this stellar achievement.

04/02/2026

Architecture that endures... Conversations with .kv.54 enlightened curious minds at the Rural Habitat Studio, sharing nuances of settlement study and her experiences.

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26/01/2026

Saluting the spirit of democracy!

CAAD celebrates Republic Day with pride and patriotism, embracing our strength in diversity and forging bonds that build a brighter nation 🇮🇳

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Parivakkam, Poonamallee Bypass, Next To CMRL Poonamallee Metro Depot
Chennai
600056

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