Landscape Architecture Open House 2023

Why Landscape Architecture

#1. We are a leading programme centred in Asia

NUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE is distinctively Asian and pantropical in geographic attention with an urban emphasis. Centrally located in Singapore, one of the most dynamic, diverse, and rapidly urbanizing regions of the world, we aim to provide a landscape architecture education that is sensitive to the myriad challenges facing Asian cities, as well as opportunities inspired by the rich heritage and cultural, socio-economic, and ecological elements of the region. Singapore provides an enriching backdrop to our training of landscape architects with its diversity of culture and cosmopolitan outlook, and where greening and ecology of the built environment is a cornerstone of urban development.

#2. We train design professionals who will shape the environment

Landscape architecture as a professional practice is constantly evolving, and landscape architects’ roles are expanding into new frontiers of practice. Foundational years give students a head start to better engage the diverse issues of designing the environment. In senior years, students choose from a variety of design paths to develop interests, strengths and potentials. These paths provide career opportunities beyond landscape architecture whereby students might venture into architecture, urban design, regional planning, integrated sustainable design, and environmental studies.

#3. We provide a rich, interdisciplinary design education

NUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE environment is enriched by its affiliation to a full-fledged university built on world-class arts, humanities, and STEM programmes. Hosted by the Department of Architecture, with a long-standing reputation as the top Asian Architecture School and one of the top ten schools in the world, we leverage the close partnership across design disciplines through joint studios, cross-discipline electives, and networking guided by a world-class team of academics and practitioners. When students join the NUS LA programme, they will have access to a variety of cross disciplinary courses and specialised programmes, a broad range of overseas student exchanges, and excellent campus resources.