Concept Planning
Before a single room is drawn, we settle what the building needs to do, what the plot and bye-laws allow and what your budget supports, and turn that into a clear design direction.
- Requirement brief and area programme
- Site and bye-law study: setbacks, FAR, height, coverage
- 2–3 zoning and massing options to compare
- Budget-aligned design direction and next steps
Before a single room is drawn, we settle what the building needs to do, what the plot and bye-laws allow and what your budget supports, and turn that into a clear design direction. Budget roughly ₹1,650–4,200 per sq ft of built-up area in Delhi NCR, depending on finish level.
- 6 deliverables handed over
- 6 areas of scope covered
- Serving 112 cities across Delhi NCR & nearby
- Free initial estimate & scope call
What concept planning typically costs in Delhi NCR
| Finish level | ₹ / sq ft | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹1,650 – ₹2,050 | Standard fittings, basic tiles, putty & paint |
| Standard | ₹2,050 – ₹2,850 | Branded fittings, better flooring, some joinery |
| Premium | ₹2,850 – ₹4,200 | Premium finishes, extensive joinery & false ceiling |
| City | Factor |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 1.05× |
| Gurugram | 1.08× |
| Noida | 1.00× |
| Greater Noida | 0.97× |
| Ghaziabad | 0.97× |
| Faridabad | 0.97× |
| Meerut | 0.92× |
| Mathura | 0.90× |
| Palwal | 0.90× |
| Jewar | 0.92× |
Indicative ranges only — excluding land, approval fees and GST. They exclude design fees, which are quoted per project. Run your own numbers with the construction cost calculator, or .
Getting the big decisions right before the details
Most of the cost and comfort of a building is decided in the first few weeks. How many floors, where the staircase goes, which side the living areas face, whether parking sits in the stilt or the front setback: these choices shape everything that follows. Concept planning is the stage where we make them deliberately, instead of letting them happen by accident on the drawing board.
We begin with a detailed conversation about how you want to use the building, who will live or work in it, and what you expect it to become in ten or fifteen years. Alongside that, we study the plot itself: its size and shape, road width, orientation, neighbouring buildings and the ground coverage, FAR, height and setback rules that apply under the bye-laws of the relevant authority, whether that is the MCD or DDA in Delhi, the Noida or Greater Noida authority, DTCP in Gurugram or the local body in Ghaziabad or Faridabad.
From this we prepare two or three zoning and massing options. Each one shows a different way of arranging the building on the plot, with its advantages, compromises and likely cost implications explained in plain language. You compare them with us, mix and match where it makes sense, and we agree one direction to develop.
The outcome is a signed-off concept that the layout, drawings, structure and approvals can all build on, so later stages move faster and with far fewer changes.
- New plot owners
- Families rebuilding an old house
- Builders assessing a plot
- Clients comparing design options
- NRIs planning from abroad
What concept planning covers
Requirement brief
A written list of rooms, areas and priorities agreed with you before design starts.
Bye-law study
Setbacks, coverage, FAR and height checked against the rules of the applicable authority.
Site and orientation study
Plot shape, road side, sun direction and neighbouring buildings mapped to guide the design.
Zoning and massing options
Two or three distinct ways of arranging the building on the plot, drawn for comparison.
Budget alignment
Each option discussed against your budget so the chosen direction is realistic to build.
Next-step roadmap
A clear plan for layouts, drawings, engineering and approvals once the concept is agreed.
Deliverables & documentation
Clear, professional outputs at every stage — nothing left ambiguous.
- Written requirement brief and area programme
- Plot and bye-law analysis sheet
- 2–3 zoning and massing option drawings
- Comparison notes on each option
- Agreed concept plan for development
- Stage-wise roadmap for the rest of the project
Your project in 4 clear steps
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01
Brief discussion
We meet to understand your needs, lifestyle or business use, and budget.
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Plot and rules study
We review the site, documents and applicable bye-laws to set the design limits.
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Options
We present two or three zoning and massing options with pros and cons explained.
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Concept sign-off
You choose and refine one direction, which becomes the base for all further work.
Reasons clients choose us
- Architecture, interiors, engineering & approvals in one team
- Written scope and fees before work starts
- Coordinated, construction-ready drawings
- One point of contact throughout
- Local knowledge across Delhi NCR
- 10+ years, 3,500+ projects
Architectural fees are quoted either as a fixed lump sum or per square foot of built-up area, depending on the project type and the stages you appoint us for. You receive a written proposal listing every drawing, the number of site visits and the payment stages before work begins.
What our clients say
"We handed over an empty 3BHK and got back a home that finally feels like us. The team listened to how we actually live — not how a catalogue thinks we should — and it shows in every corner."
"The modular kitchen is the star of my house now. Soft-close everything, a pull-out for my masala dabbas, and not a single wasted inch. My mother-in-law approves, which is the real 5 stars."
"What sold me was the 3D walkthrough — what I saw on screen is exactly what got built. No surprises, no 'arre sir yeh possible nahi hai' after booking."
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