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

"What are you waiting for?" REGISTER>> [email protected] OR CALL US +91 97105 54545 / +91 97109 30025

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26/08/2026

Witness form, thought & interpretation come together as students present their exploration of how architecture communicates meaning.
The stage is set for inquiry and critique.

As part of the CAAD ndustry Interface Series, the institution warmly welcomes Ar.Hariesh Sankaran , Practice Expert, for a critical review of students' works.


31/07/2026
28/07/2026

A Landmark Achievement for CAAD! 🏆

*8 CAAD students secured positions among the Top 10* Anna University B.Arch., Ranks – 2025, with an outstanding *13 University Ranks overall.*

This exceptional accomplishment reflects the unwavering dedication of our students, the commitment of our faculty, and *CAAD’s enduring legacy of academic excellence.*

Dr.Vinodh Vijayakumar
Director-CAAD

22/07/2026

CAAD's strategic city location and proximity to the Poonamallee Metro provide students with continuous access to field visits, industry interactions, site studies, workshops, and real-world learning experiences transforming every semester into a journey towards becoming practice-ready architects

15/07/2026

Global Futures Begin at CAAD

A foundation in architecture. A future without borders.

From CAAD Studios to globally renowned universities, our alumni continue to redefine excellence through higher education

Vinodh Vijayakumar
Tamil Ezhil G Misba Saravanan Kanakathara Vijayan Hariharan Swaminathan
Satheesh Balasundaram Divya Meenakshi Aksh*ta Sri 💖

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08/07/2026

Built For Practice
Future-ready learning through technology, craft, and experience.
CAAD nurtures students through a hands-on, industry-aligned pedagogy. By combining experiential learning, emerging technologies, and fabrication-led exploration, students graduate with the mindset and skills demanded by professional practice
Hariharan Swaminathan


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05/07/2026

Drawings Into Places
Understanding architecture through the experience of built form.

CAAD students visited IIT Research Park for a curated precedent study led by the project architects. Experiencing the transition from design intent to ex*****on, students gained valuable insights through observation, engagement, and real-world architectural learning.

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Address

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

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+919710930025

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