Architecture


VISION
To create a world class learning environment to meet the challenges of built environment
MISSION
- Create professionally competent and socially responsible architects with human values
- Enhance knowledge and skill through academic, research and application
- Serve the society through meaningful interactions
MILESTONES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1980- Department was started with an intake of 15 students for the B.Arch Programme, affiliation to Madras University (accommodated in the then Physics block)
1982- Affiliation to Bharathidasan University
1983- Architecture department moved to a separate building – present Telecom block
1986- Autonomous status granted by Bharathidasan University, Intake increased to 30
1989- Moved to Silver Jubilee building
2003- REC became NIT with Deemed University status, PhD programme started in Architecture dept.
2004 – Established exclusive Computer lab for the department
2010- Moved to current building, designed by Prof. Joseph Newman Fernando
2014 – Refurbished Computer lab
2015- Intake increased to 60
2016- M.Arch Programme in Energy Efficient & Sustainable Architecture started with an intake of 20 students
2018- Annexe block & 2nd floor were added (Architects Dr. G. Subbaiyan & Dr.P. Gopalakrishnan)
MESSAGE FROM THE HoD

Dept of Architecture was established in 1980 with a commitment to create a learning environment to meet all the challenges of the built environment in the era of rapid development.
The present ecosystem of the department. is the result of several years of dedication and committed efforts by the faculty members, students, non-teaching staff members, support staff, practising architects, professionals and the Institute administration.
Our department, with the guidance of all the senior faculty members and the vibrant set of young faculty members, works together to attain the following set of goals.
- Driving our system to provide comprehensive student support, ensuring that each student can engage fully in their academic pursuit.
- Encourage experiential learning — research, professional internships, and design–development projects that prepare students to address prevailing real-world challenges.
- Continue as a leading institution that imparts energy-efficient and sustainable architectural concepts that bridge theory and practice.
I strongly believe that together, we can achieve the above Goals and make significant progress in the lives of our students and pave a desirable path for the future of our profession and the society at large.
Sincerely,
Dr. K. Premkumar,
Head, Dept. of Architecture.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Sl. No. |
OFFICES/ LABS |
Room No. |
Phone No. |
Mail ID |
1 |
Head of the Department |
106 |
3551, 3563 |
hodarch@nitt.edu |
2 |
Office |
107 |
3550 |
- |
3 |
Architecture Dept. Library |
219 |
3585 |
- |
4 |
CAD Lab |
122 |
3586 |
- |
5 |
Advanced Computer Lab |
224 B |
3587 |
- |
6 |
Science Lab |
|
3588 |
- |
7 |
Building Security |
|
3589 |
- |
CONTACT ADDRESS
Department of Architecture,
National Institute Of Technology
Tiruchirappalli - 620 015.
Ph: 0431 – 2503550
Fax: 0431 – 2503552
Email:hodarch@nitt.edu