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Thiagarajar School of Environmental Design and Architecture (T’SEDA) is a part of Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE), affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and approved by the AICTE. Established as the Department of Architecture in 1995 at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, it was rebranded in 2024 as T’SEDA (Thiagarajar School of Environmental Design and Architecture) to encompass the faculty domains of architecture, planning, and design.
T’SEDA offers a five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree, a four-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Interior Design, and a two-year Master of Planning (M.Plan) in Urban Planning. The Faculty of Architecture operates with a vision to "impart excellence in architectural education and nurture socially responsible professionals." Driven by this vision, the Department incorporates state-of-the-art technology and is committed to the holistic development of graduates.

It adopts a pragmatic yet creative teaching-learning process, ensuring that students become socially responsible, technologically adept, and well-informed architects and designers.
The four-year Bachelor of Design in Interior Design program places a strong emphasis on integrating technology into the design process, ensuring students are proficient in utilizing cutting-edge tools and software to enhance their creativity. Additionally, the curriculum is designed to address real-world industrial challenges, equipping students with practical experience and problem-solving skills to navigate the complexities of the industry.
The two-year full-time Master of Planning program is a postgraduate degree designed in academic collaboration with CEPT University, Ahmedabad. The collaboration extends to system and pedagogy development, the establishment of a teaching-learning center, and the conduct of studio units and courses. This program emphasizes the integration of advanced technological tools and methodologies to address contemporary planning challenges, including urbanization, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability.
T’SEDA is a research-driven institution dedicated to exploring new paradigms to tackle critical societal, national, and global challenges. The School prioritizes advancing research infrastructure and fostering a culture of innovation. Located in Madurai, an ancient city built around a non-perennial river, T’SEDA focuses its research on enhancing the built environment’s adaptability and resilience in response to climate change and uncontrolled urban expansion.
The research undertaken at T’SEDA follows an integrated approach to architecture and urban sustainability, addressing the physical, social, ecological, and political dimensions of urbanism. The overarching research theme, “Integrative Sustainable Design Practices,” leverages advanced computational tools and design strategies to inform sustainable outcomes.
T’SEDA actively promotes academic and research exposure for students and faculty through robust global collaborations. Notable partnerships include GSAPP - Columbia University, the University of Kent, the University of Bath, Taylor’s University, and CEPT University, which have occurred on various occasions over the past decade.
The School advocates engagement with socio-cultural, environmental, and energy-related issues in architecture, design, and planning. It aims to nurture graduates with a vision to address these challenges effectively. Through excellence in training and practice, nationally and internationally, and by fostering effective industry-institute collaborations, T’SEDA actively engages in research and scholarly activities to advance its mission.

Programmes Offered

 

B.Arch

The five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programme operates with a vision to & “Impart excellence in architectural education and nurture socially responsible professionals.” Driven by this vision, the Department incorporates state-of-the-art technology and is committed to the holistic development of graduates. It adopts a pragmatic yet creative teaching-learning process, ensuring that students become socially responsible, technologically adept, and well-informed architects and designers.

 

B.Des (Interior Design) 

The four-year Bachelor of Design in Interior Design (B.Des (Interior Design))programme places a strong emphasis on integrating technology into the design process, ensuring students are proficient in utilizing cutting-edge tools and software to enhance their creativity. Additionally, the curriculum is designed to address real-world industrial challenges, equipping students with practical experience and problem-solving skills to navigate the complexities of the industry. 

 

M.Plan (Urban Design) 

The two-year full-time Master of Planning (M.Plan (Urban Planning))programme is a postgraduate degree designed in academic collaboration with CEPT University, Ahmedabad. The collaboration extends to system and pedagogy development, the establishment of a teaching - learning center, and the conduct of studio units and courses. This programme emphasizes the integration of advanced technological tools and methodologies to address contemporary planning challenges, including urbanization, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability.

Insights

Number of Students

320

Faculty

28

Patent

2

Laboratories

2

Publications

210

Projects

50

People

Research

Highlights

Events

Students

Notable Alumni

Industrial Visits [2024 – 2025]

S.No Date of Visit Year/ Slot Place of Visit Total No. of Students
1 11/07/24 to 13/07/24 II - A Auroville, Tamilnadu 42
2 11/07/24 to 13/07/24 III -A Auroville, Tamilnadu 34
3 11/07/24 to 13/07/24 III-B Chennai, Tamilnadu 37
4 11/07/24 to 13/07/24 IV- A Chennai, Tamilnadu 35
5 09/08/25 IV-B Chennai, Tamilnadu 40
6 05/02/25 to 07/02/25 I-A Auroville, Tamilnadu 40
7 05/02/25 to 07/02/25 I-B Trivandrum, Kerala 42
8 29/01/25 to 31/01/25 II-A & B Bangalore, Karnataka 76
9 23/01/25 to 25/01/25 III-A Chennai, Tamilnadu & Auroville, Pondicherry 38
10 29/01/25 to 31/01/25 III-B Chennai, Tamilnadu 40

S.No

Name of the Event

Academic Year

Name of the Speaker

Designation

1

Sustainable Climatic Approach Towards Built Environment

2024- 2025

Dr. Lilly Rose, SPA, Vijayawada

Associate Professor

2

Architectural Design Process And Site Development.

2024- 2025

Ar.Nachiketa B Patanjali, Architect, Coimbatore.

Architect

3

Day Light Visualisation Using VLUX

2024- 2025

Ar.Yogesh Prabhu, Bangalore.

Architect

4

Sustainable Design Approach Through Passive Strategies

2024- 2025

Ar.Harini, Studio DCode, Chennai.

Architect

5

Designing For People – Influence Of Human Behaviour On Urban Spaces

2024- 2025

Prof.Neelkand Chaya, CEPT, Ahemadhabad

Professor

6

Urban Design Process And Relevant Case Study Of Temple Precinct

2024- 2025

Ar.Kavitha Selvaraj, City Work, Chennai.


Architect

7

Climate Resilient Cities

2024- 2025

Ar.Nikita Verma, ACEDGE, Chennai.

Architect

8

Urban Analysis And Mapping

2024- 2025

Ar.Aditya and Ar.Nivetha, Sponge Collaborative, Chennai.

Architect

9

Urban Mapping Techniques

2024- 2025

Ar.Vidhyusha, CMDA, Chennai

Architect

10

Restoration of River Vaigai, Madurai.

2024- 2025

Dr.Rajendra Singh, Waterman of India, Conservationist and Environmentalist, Alwar, Rajasthan

Environmentalist

11

Site Marking Workshop

2024- 2025

Er.K.Dhamodharan, Madurai.

Civil Engineer

12

Application Of Acoustics In Case Studies.

2024- 2025

Dr.Kalaiselvi, Professor, Rajalakshmi Engg. College, Chennai.

Professor

13

Specification Analysis Through BIM

2024- 2025

Ar.Nuthana Manoharan, NIT-Trichy.

Architect

14

Urban Housing And Sustainable Practices

2024- 2025

Dr.Meena Murugappan,Orgeno, Chennai

Architect

15

Role Of Services In Non-Residential Buildings

2024- 2025

Dr.Shankar Pratin Battacharya, IIT Kharakpur

Associate Professor

16

Space Syntax

2024- 2025

Ar.Nitin Bharathwaj, NITTE University, Bengaluru.

Architect

17

Sustainable Cities and Communities

2024- 2025

AR.Sivabharati, Project Associate, IIT, Chennai.

Architect

18

Arbitrations and Easements

2024- 2025

Ar. Chandranesaan Pownraj, Chairman, IIA, Tamilnadu.

Architect

19

Facial Narration And Mimics In Design Process

2024- 2025

Ar.Nachiketa B Patanjali, Architect, Coimbatore.

Architect

20

Architectural Model Making

2024- 2025

Mr. Deivam Deva, Professional Model Maker, Chennai.

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21

Practical Insights into Specification and Estimation for Bulidings and Interiooirs: Live Case Study

2024- 2025

Er.Keisel Kitchley

Civil Engineer

22

Urban Design of Public Space

2024- 2025

Ar. K.Sree Kumar

Architect

Dr.J.Jinu Louishidha Kitchley
Professor & Head
Email: hodarch [at] tce [dot] edu
Phone: +91 452 2482430
Extn: 701
Office Extn: 702
Department of Architecture,
Thiagarajar College of Engineering,
Madurai - 625015