The School of Architecture was a cornerstone of founder Thomas Jefferson's concept for the university.

Evidence suggests that Jefferson planned to instruct architecture students himself, but he died in 1826 before his vision could be realized.

[citation needed] The school is located in Campbell Hall, and includes studio space, lecture halls, classrooms, the Fine Arts Café, and the Arts & Architecture Store (colloquially known as the A&A).

[1] A decade-long program entitled "Campbell Constructions" was created by Dean Karen Van Lengen (1999–2009).

These expansions added some 12,000 square feet (1,100 m2) to accommodate the school's growth over the previous two decades.

The Elmaleh East Wing, by faculty member W. G. Clark, provides additional space for reviews and exhibits.

's Master of Landscape Architecture program ranked third overall, second for research and theory, fourth in design communication and cross-disciplinary teamwork, and fifth in computer applications.