WHSAD is seeking the future designers and builders of our great cities, and we welcome all students interested in joining our school community. See below for our school’s informational leaflets. We hope you consider WHSAD among your top choices. We also invite you to attend one of our open house events. Please note that priority … [Click Here for More Information About WHSAD]
Our Mission: Situated along the Brooklyn waterfront in one of New York City's top neighborhoods, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design (WHSAD) provides a unique and engaging four-year curriculum focused on architectural drafting, design principles, and historic preservation. Our interdisciplinary, hands-on approach blends architecture, design, and the visual arts with internship opportunities and skills training integrated into core academic subjects. WHSAD students graduate with a Career & Technical Education (CTE) endorsed diploma in Architectural Drafting & Design and may also earn college credits. Every student has the opportunity to participate in paid internships with our industry partners. Please explore our MySchools profile here and the posts below to learn more about our program.
THE COLUMN – OUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER
2026 Park Avenue Armory Residency
Each year, WHSAD’s Sophomores engage in an eight session residency with teaching artists from Park Avenue Armory. In the past, students have constructed collages using various media, crafted backdrops for scenes they scripted, and built subway cars … [Read More...]
ACEing My Future
Saidjohn with Laela Sluchevsky, Assistant MEP Estimator, Turner Construction Company, and Co-Managing Director of our Gensler New York office, on being named Chairman of the Board of ACE Mentor Program of America. By Saidjohn Saidganiev, 2026 … [Read More...]
WHSAD’s 2026 Seal of Biliteracy Students Share Their Stories
The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) is a formal recognition awarded to graduating seniors who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages. To earn the Seal, students must meet rigorous criteria, … [Read More...]
MEET OUR STUDENTS
Melina Gomez, Class of 2026
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? Some of my most memorable moments have been staying after school hours. When classes aren’t going on, there is still so much life and fun in school. I’ve made … [Read More...]
Jada Quijano-Class of 2026
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? I've made many memories here at WHSAD that I will never forget. I've worked on many projects in collaboration with various community partners and my peers, such … [Read More...]
Jake Kadar-Class of 2026
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? In general my most memorable moments at WHSAD have been staying late working on projects and messing around with my friends. Some days we're actually doing real … [Read More...]