About Us | Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design

Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design (WHSAD) is a college preparatory school for grades 9-12, dedicated to cultivating imaginative critical thinkers. Our curriculum emphasizes knowledge, skills, and literacy, that equips students for creative problem solving through a blend of stand-alone design and architecture courses. We integrate concepts from design and architecture into core academic subjects. WHSAD fosters academic achievement by connecting students’ career interests with classroom learning, preparing them for the world beyond school.

Our four-year course sequence focuses on architectural drafting, design principles, and historic preservation. With a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach, students gain real-world skills through internships and technical training. Graduates of WHSAD earn a Career & Technical Education (CTE) endorsed diploma in Architectural Drafting & Design, with the option to earn up to 6 college credits.

All students are given the opportunity to participate in paid internships with our industry partners.

Who We Are
We are a small public high school of approximately 600 students, located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

What We Do
Our mission is to provide:

A quality education in architecture, design, and historic building preservation.
Valuable, marketable skills for industries such as conservation, engineering, and city planning,
Strong academic and technical preparation for higher education.

Why We’re Different

We offer a specialized architecture and engineering experience that goes beyond the typical high school experience.
We strive to tailor to each student’s learning style, academic and career goals.
Our dedicated faculty and staff work tirelessly to ensure the success of every student.

Principal: Mr. Cornell
Assistant Principals: Ms. Basilio, Ms. Bruno, & Mr. D’Amato
Business Manager: Mr. Cruz
Parent Coordinator: Ms. Martinez

Coordinator of Student Activities: Ms. Nelson
Respect-for-All Liaison: Ms. Tomlinson

Directions by Subway

Take the L train to the Bedford or Metropolitan-Lorimer stop or Take the G Train to the Metropolitian-Lorimer stop.
From the Metropolitan-Lorimer stop: walk towards, then under, the BQE. Cross Meeker and continue up North 6th. Take a right when you reach Roebling for the main entrance to the school.
From the Bedford stop: Walk east on North 7th from Bedford Avenue past Driggs to Roebling. Cross the street and take a right to the school’s main entrance.