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Department of Architecture and Planning

Department of Architecture and Planning — DAP-DUET.

About the department

Department of Architecture and Planning-Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DAP-DUET), entails a broad framework of design sensitivity. It also includes relative courses based on theory and a wider range of architectural design studios, the architectural design with focusing on social environment in the contemporary connotation.

The education of architecture in Karachi began in the year 1954. It started from "Chai Khana" named as Café Al Mehran, the first venue where classes of School of Architecture were initiated by Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak PWD). In 1956, the school, which was designed by the founder Architect Mehdi Ali Mirza, was housed in a purpose-built premise at Shahra-e-Kamal Attaturk, Karachi.

In 1972, the school was upgraded to a degree program, Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) and was merged with Dawood College of Engineering and Technology Karachi.

MESSAGE BY CHAIRPERSON- DAP:

Welcome to the Department of Architecture and Planning at Dawood University of Engineering and Technology.

 It is a privilege to serve as the Chairperson of this department, where we are committed to nurturing the next generation of architects, designers, and built-environment professionals. Our department strives to provide an intellectually stimulating, creative, and inclusive academic environment that encourages students to think critically, design responsibly, and respond meaningfully to the evolving challenges of the built environment.

 We are committed to providing quality architectural education that fosters creativity, critical thinking, technical excellence, and social responsibility. Our aim is to prepare students to become capable architects who can develop thoughtful, innovative, and context-responsive design solutions.

 Through a blend of academic learning, design studios, research, professional practice, and industry engagement, we create opportunities for students to explore ideas, experiment with innovative approaches, and develop the knowledge, skills, and professional values essential for responsible architectural practice and leadership.

 I warmly welcome our students, faculty, alumni, and professional partners to be part of this journey as we work together to advance architectural education, research, and professional excellence, and contribute to a more sustainable and better-built future. 

Ar. Reena Majid Memon

Chairperson

Department of Architecture and Planning

Dawood University of Engineering and Technology

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