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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
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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.
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
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
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
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Satheesh Balasundaram Divya Meenakshi Aksh*ta Sri 💖
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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
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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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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |