If you are a house owner or planning to build one, you might have thought about contacting an architect. This is particularly important since an architect makes your house more spacious, purpose-built, and livable. You can, in theory, design and construct your house yourself, but this will only be good if you have the overall know-how of what it takes to design, get approved and execute the house plan.
As an architect in DHA Lahore for the past 10 years, H-A Design Studio has provided architect services and advice to our clients and citizens, in general, to ensure they make the best decisions. This blog also contributes to that and helps new house owners and prospective buyers look for the best architects in Lahore where possible by following the following guidelines and advice.
House Plan with Complete Drawings
It should come as no surprise that an architect is responsible for the architectural designs of your house. That means he is supposed to visit your site, get measurements and go over the plan with you multiple times with all the details. An architect not telling you everything you want to know isn’t good, and you should always look for the signs.
Ask as many questions as you want, and determine which component will take more time. Also, architectural design is not just where the room or the TV lounge will be but the details of plumbing, electrical wiring design, and even the ventilation. So make sure you have them, too.
Plan Approval
An architect is not just your partner in the details of the house, but he is responsible for making all the changes as and when required by the approving authority. For example, in Lahore, LDA is responsible for house plan approval and tends to demand many things.
Your architect is your guide in the process, and better yet, he is the one who takes all the pain. If your architect is not doing that, it’s time to change them. You can decide the details of who will be responsible for the approval before you even start working with your architect.
3D Design of House
An architect is supposed to provide you with a 3D rendering of your house. A 3D render means the details of which room will go where in a real-time frame. A 2D house design is for the builder, but the actual layout is for the house owner and the family. Ask your architect to provide a 3D design without extra fees or charges.
Most architects in Lahore charge you for this service, but H-A Design Studio offers free 3D design for your house when you start working with us. This is to make sure you are in touch with the reality of how your house will look like.
A Free First Consultation
Architects are usually busy, but not for the clients. An architect is supposed to provide a free first consultation to ensure the owner is comfortable. It would be counterproductive if you were charged a hefty amount for just sitting with the architect.
A free first consultation lets the client know what the architect is bringing and what they can do. Ask as many questions as possible and get the answers in no twisted form. Ask about their experience, your budget expectations and their execution method, as this will determine the outcome.
Conclusion
Building your own house in Lahore is a big decision, and it takes a lot of money to make this possible. You cannot blindly follow a brand or a mainstream architect just because they are in the market. This means carefully selecting from the best architects in Lahore. H-A Design Studio offers a complete in-house solution for all your project needs. We have developed over 100 houses and commercial buildings in the past 10 years, from drawing board to building.
What makes us unique is our commitment to your satisfaction and avoiding unnecessary expenditures that others will not care about. Get in touch with us today and claim your free first consultation.
