Services • Architectural Design
Architectural design
drawn to be built.
YHY Engineering plans houses and commercial buildings in Lahore, from the first sketch and elevations to the drawings needed for approval and construction.
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Residential • Commercial • Lahore, Pakistan
01 / Architectural design
Every building begins as a set of decisions about land, light and structure.
Before a wall goes up, we study the plot, its orientation, the bylaws that apply and how you want to live or work there. The design that follows balances space, daylight, ventilation, structure and budget, and is drawn in enough detail to be approved and built.
02 / Who we design for
Houses and
commercial buildings.
Whether the plot is for a family home or a business, the design starts from how the building will be used.
Residential architecture
Houses, villas and apartments planned around family life, privacy, daylight and room to grow.
Commercial architecture
Offices, showrooms and mixed-use buildings designed for visibility, access and efficient floor space.
03 / What we do
From first sketch
to working drawings.
Each stage of the design is handled by one team, so the building stays consistent from concept to construction.
01
Site analysis
Plot size, orientation, setbacks and bylaws reviewed before design begins.
02
Concept design
Massing, room arrangement and the overall character of the building.
03
Floor plans
Each floor planned for circulation, daylight, privacy and future needs.
04
Elevations & 3D views
Front and side elevations, with 3D images of how the building will look.
05
Structural coordination
Columns, beams and slabs coordinated with the structural design.
06
Submission drawings
Drawings prepared for housing society or development authority approval.
07
Working drawings
Detailed plans, sections and schedules for the construction team.
Draw it right.
Build it once.
A problem solved on paper costs far less than one found on site.
04 / Buildings we design
Plot by plot.
From a single family house to a multi-storey commercial building, each project is designed for its plot and its purpose.
Houses
Villas & farmhouses
Apartments
Offices
Retail & showrooms
Restaurants & cafes
Extensions
Facade remodelling
05 / Design principles
Planned for light,
air and privacy.
Daylight
Windows, courtyards and skylights placed to bring natural light deep into the plan.
Ventilation
Openings arranged for cross-ventilation, to ease the load on cooling.
Orientation
Rooms positioned for sun, shade and views through the seasons.
Privacy
Family, guest and service areas zoned so each works without disturbing the others.
Structure
Column grids and spans planned early, so the design stays buildable and economical.
06 / Design process
From plot
to approved drawings.
Five clear stages, with your approval at each one.
Brief
We visit the plot, record its dimensions and discuss your requirements and budget.
Concept
Layout options and massing studies show how the building could sit on the plot.
Design
Plans, elevations and 3D views are refined until the design is agreed.
Approval
Submission drawings are prepared for the housing society or authority.
Build
Working drawings guide construction, with site visits to check the design is followed.
07 / What you receive
A complete
drawing set.
The drawings you receive are the ones used for approval and on site, so everyone works from the same information.
01
Site plan
The building set out on the plot, with setbacks, access and levels.
02
Floor plans
Dimensioned layouts for every floor, including furniture arrangement.
03
Elevations & sections
External views and cut-through drawings showing heights and levels.
04
3D views
Realistic images of the exterior for review and approval.
05
Submission drawings
The drawing set required for society or authority approval.
06
Working drawings
Structural, electrical, plumbing and detail drawings for construction.
08 / Questions
Good to know
before we start.
Answers to the questions clients ask most often about architectural design.
What does architectural design include?
It covers site analysis, concept design, floor plans, elevations, 3D views and the drawings needed for approval and construction. The exact scope is agreed with you and set out in your quotation.
Do you handle approvals?
We prepare the drawings required for submission to your housing society or development authority. Whether we also manage the submission on your behalf is agreed at the start and written into your quotation.
Can you build what you design?
Yes. Our design and construction teams work together, so the drawings we prepare are the ones we build from, and one team stays responsible through to handover.
How long does the design stage take?
It depends on the size of the building, the number of revisions and the approvals involved. We share a programme with your quotation and update it as the design moves forward.
How are design fees worked out?
Fees depend on the covered area, the type of building and the level of drawing detail required. We confirm the fee in writing before work begins.
Can you redesign or extend an existing building?
Yes. We survey the existing structure first, then design the extension or remodelling around what can safely be changed.
09 / Start your project
Ready to design
your building?
Tell us about your plot and what you want to build. We’ll arrange a site visit and take it from there.
149-B College Rd, Gul e Daman Society, Lahore, 54770