Mission & Vision
Shaping the future
through creative thinking.
Mission
To nurture creative and critical thinkers into globally competent,
multidisciplinary design professionals who transform the design
ecosystem through research, innovation, sustainability
and socio-cultural responsiveness.
Vision
Dynamic Learning
To provide a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning environment
that fosters creativity, critical thinking and technical excellence.
Research & Innovation
To integrate research and innovation into design education,
addressing contemporary challenges of the built environment.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
To promote interdisciplinary learning and collaboration across
architecture, art, design and media institutes.
Social Responsibility
To nurture socially responsible professionals who respond
sensitively to cultural, environmental and community contexts.
Global Perspectives
To build global perspectives through collaborations, exchanges
and exposure to international practices.
Sustainable Futures
To promote sustainable and ethical design practices
for the betterment of society.
Core Values
Creativity & Innovation
Encouraging originality across all design disciplines.
Interdisciplinarity
Integration of architecture, design, art and media.
Sustainability
Commitment to environmental and cultural responsibility.
Excellence
Continuous quality enhancement.
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
In line with COA and professional standards.
Inclusivity & Cultural Sensitivity
Respect for diversity and context.
Collaboration
Synergy across institutes and with industry and global partners.