Chennai Academy of Architecture & Design
Guaranteed Placement. Endless Possibilities.
At CAAD, architecture education extends far beyond the classroom. Our Practice-Ready Tutoring approach immerses students in the realities of the profession from the very first year, combining academic excellence with continuous exposure to architectural practice.
Strategically located in the heart of Chennai City, one of India's leading centres for architecture, construction, and urban development, CAAD enables students to engage with renowned architects, design studios, project sites, and industry professionals throughout their academic journey. This sustained industry interaction develops technical competence, professional confidence, and workplace readiness.
The outcome is a consistent 100% placement record, with every CAAD graduate successfully entering the profession in architecture and allied design fields. Our alumni are employed by leading architectural firms across India and internationally, contribute to landmark projects, establish successful independent practices, and pursue higher education at prestigious institutions in India and abroad.
At CAAD, placement is not merely an outcome at the end of the programme—it is the result of five years of purposeful learning, professional mentoring, and industry engagement that prepares every student for a successful architectural career.
Our Emerging Professionals secured positions with leading architecture and multidisciplinary firms — including Studio Skai, InFORM, Design Pro Architects, Taliesyn, Studio 11, Studio Fingo, Jacob + Rathod Architects, AGB Architects, and MS Design Build — contributing across Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, Planning, Project Management, BIM, and Digital Design.
Students also advanced to premier institutions including SPA New Delhi, SPA Vijayawada, and WebD School, pursuing higher studies in Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, Digital Design, and the Built Environment.
CAAD Alumni launched their careers with leading firms, including Studio Asray, Kabra Architects, Murali Architects, CMDA and Sponge Collaborative across Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Project Management, BIM, Planning, and Digital Design.
Many also progressed to globally renowned universities such as UCL–The Bartlett (London), RMIT University (Australia), The University of Queensland (Australia), University of Edinburgh (UK), and CEPT University pursuing advanced studies in Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, and the Built Environment.
Our Alumni joined leading Indian and global firms, including COWI, Studio4 Architects, SLA Architects, SAV Design Studio, Oculus, PSP Design, and MAWI, across Architecture, Urban Design, BIM, Interior Design, Project Management, and Visualisation.
Many have continued their higher education at prestigious institutions such as UCL–The Bartlett (London), RMIT (Australia), NUS (Singapore), AUT (New Zealand), UNC Charlotte (USA), and SPA New Delhi, advancing in Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, and the Built Environment
Our alumni joined leading architecture and design firms, including the world renowned Atkins, Emmar, Unicorn Design, CitiStrata, Hombale Films, Hundred Hands, MM SPA Constructions, Vivek&Associates contributing to innovative projects across India. They specialized in Architecture, Interior Design, UX/UI Design, Urban Design, Planning, BIM, and Construction Management.
Several students pursued higher education at renowned universities in India and overseas at prestigious institutions such as University of Strathclyde (UK), Swinburne University of Technology (Australia), University of Liverpool (UK), Northeastern University (Canada), NIT Trichy, RICS (Amity), Anna University.
Our alumni launched careers with the prestigious Indian Army with AIR first rank in Architecture category, prominent architectural practices, planning consultancies, and multidisciplinary studios such as Cityworks, CREA Projects, Dhana Architects, abo+de, Architecture RED, Their expertise spans Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Architecture, Project Management, and Sustainable Design.
Many advanced to premier institutions for postgraduate studies in premier International for Architecture, Art, Planning, Urban Design, & the Built Environment.Universities such as Architectural Association (London), MICA (USA), Nottingham University (UK), University of Sydney (Australia), NIT Bangalore, Anna Univeristy
Our alumni secured positions with renowned architecture and multidisciplinary design firms across India and abroad such as Al Baro (Bahrain), DNA Architects, Pencil Studio, Mancini, Studio HD andG[L]IM Architects . They excelled in Architecture, BIM, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Digital Design, and Project Coordination. Several graduates continued higher studies at leading universities such as NUS (Singapore), University of Strathclyde (UK), DeMontford University (UK), SPA Bhopal, Anna University
Our alumni joined leading firms including FHD, Studio7 Architects, Evolve Studio, and Level Play Architects. They contributed across Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, Planning, and Project Management.
Many advanced to premier institutions for postgraduate studies in Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, and the Built Environment.
Graduates placed at firms including AULA Designs, Evolve Studio, Cascade Designs, Kosh, Unicorn Designer UI/UX, KR Associates, Archi Wing, and more. Placements across Chennai, Hyderabad, and freelance practice.
Students placed at leading firms across South India including FHD Consultants, Level Play Architects, Vivek and Associates, P Dsyns, Deejos, and UDS Architects in cities like Chennai, Madurai and Bangalore.
A strong cohort with placements at Ashraf Design Studio and other reputed firms. Students pursued careers in architectural design, interior design, urban planning, and freelance architecture practice.
Pioneer batch graduates established themselves in the industry across multiple cities, with several alumni now running their own successful architecture practices and design studios.
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