Established in 1962, it has the distinction of offering the first-degree program of Architecture in the Country. Thus, the Department has been a fundamental contributor towards the founding and establishment of the profession of Architecture in Pakistan. By now it has a large body of alumni, and through them, it has the honor and credit of shaping a significant part of the built environment. Over
the decades, the Department has developed unmatched expertise in various facets of the profession of Architecture. At present, in terms of qualifications, as well as width and breadth of relevant knowledge base, its faculty far surpasses any other school/department of architecture in the country. The Department, thus has not only maintained its leading role in architectural education, it is set to expand its frontiers even further through its flowering in the form of School of Architecture and Design (SoAAD). The department has well equipped computer lab, alongwith newly established material lab and environment control lab, and well furnished design studios and a library. The spacious internal courtyard acts as a social space for different design, sketching and model making activities and enhances interaction among students. The working environment within the Department is pleasant and intimate.
