Welsh School of Architecture

Our distinctiveness as a school of architecture lies in our longstanding focus on sustainability and the well-being of present and future generations, and our unique location at the heart of the lively city of Cardiff, the capital of Wales with its rich heritage and diverse cultures and landscapes.

Bute Building Day credit Nick Caville/BDP

Welcome to the Welsh School of Architecture

We are a world-leading and agenda-setting school of architecture in Cardiff. We provide a vibrant, collaborative environment for teaching and research. Embracing the diversity and trans-disciplinarity of architecture, we pursue excellence in research and innovation in teaching and learning across design, the arts, humanities and sciences.

Courses

We offer the qualifications needed to become a registered architect.

Research

Explore the cutting edge research at the Welsh School of Architecture.

Facilities

Our facilities include an architectural robotics lab, a workshop, media lab, library and a digital fabrications lab.

WSA On Display: Student Exhibition

The annual Welsh School of Architecture student exhibition showcases the creativity and innovation of our students.

Engagement

Our engagement ventures see us working with communities, industry, professional bodies, schools and national and international partners.

Though our research and teaching cover a wide spectrum of topics and aspects of architecture, our mission as a School is to contribute to the creation of a built environment that enhances people’s lives now while contributing to the wellbeing of future generations.

Juliet Davis Head of the Welsh School of Architecture