The Arts Tower as seen from Weston Park in the autumn. Western Bank library at the foot of the Arts Tower.

School of Architecture and Landscape

We are one of the leading schools of architecture and landscape architecture in the UK. Our world-renowned researchers and practitioners are committed to developing the next generation and having a positive and lasting impact on the places we live, work and relax.

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Summer Exhibition models in Arts Tower Studios

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We're 1st in the UK for architecture in the 2025 Complete University Guide and 1st for teaching landscape design in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.

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News

A bee flying near a Bluebell — Elmfield biodiversity hotspot (Credit: Alexander Dunnett, Landscape Operative)

27 June 2025

New €5M project aims to use 'Nature Based Solutions' to enhance biodiversity and social inclusion

The project will deliver five innovative demonstration cases across Europe that will aim to change mindsets, affect policy, and provide a blueprint for scaling up Nature Based Solutions (NBS) in cities.

Composite image showing the houses of parliament for the launch event of the APPG on play

27 May 2025

‘It All Starts With Play’ – New National Campaign and APPG on Play in England

Researchers from the School of Architecture and Landscape and School of Geography and Planning help launch Play England’s new national strategy at the House of Commons.