The School of Architecture & Design was officially established in 2009, following the consolidation of existing programs in Fine Arts, Foundation, Architecture, Interior Design, and Graphic Design, under one school. The established programs had a long history at LAU, with the program in Fine Arts dating back to 1957, Interior Design to 1982, Architecture to 1993 and Graphic Design to 1994. In the Fall of 2002, the Foundation program was established as a common platform for all entering design students, upon completion of which they can choose their area of specialization.

The School of Architecture & Design includes three major departments: Fine Arts & Foundation Studies, Architecture & Interior Design, and Graphic Design. These departments currently offer bachelor degrees in Fine Arts, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, and Graphic Design. The School hopes to expans its program offering in the future to include other design fields, as well as masters degrees in selected areas.