01
Phase
brief & site study
Two-week phase. We walk the site, study the brief, return with a one-page direction document and timeline.
01 · CORE SERVICE · ARCHITECTURE
LAHORE · DUBAI · BEYOND
architectural design.
in lahore.
Ground-up design for homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. Site study to construction-ready drawings.
LED BY SOHAIB SAJID · DHA PHASE 6, LAHORE
01 · What we design
five project types.
Architecture at BloxDot covers ground-up design across residential and commercial. Sohaib leads design on every project regardless of type or scale.
01
residential
Villas, family homes, custom builds for plots ranging from 5 marla to 4 kanal. Full architectural set: site planning, elevations, plans, sections, details.
02
multi-unit residential
Apartment buildings and townhouses for developers and private owners. Up to ten floors, with structural and MEP through our engineering partners.
03
commercial
Shell-and-core for office buildings, retail blocks, and mixed-use. Approval-grade drawings ready for permit submission and contractor handoff.
04
hospitality
Restaurants, cafes, boutique hotels. Concept architecture through to interior coordination, designed for the operational reality of the format.
05
renovation and retrofit
Existing buildings reworked for a new use, a new owner, or a new layout. Includes structural coordination and approval drawings for major modifications.
Not seeing your project type? Tell us about it on the first call.
02 · What you get
the complete architectural set.
Every architecture engagement at BloxDot includes the same baseline deliverables, scaled to the project. Detail and depth increase with project scope. Nothing critical is left out, regardless of size.
concept design
Site analysis report. Massing studies. Two design directions presented together. Mood and material direction. One round of revisions included.
schematic design
Plans, elevations, sections at 1:100 scale. Refined material palette. Spatial layout locked. 3D massing visualization.
design development
Plans and sections at 1:50 scale. Construction details for key conditions. MEP coordination drawings prepared with our engineering partners. Specifications document.
construction documents
Full set at 1:50 and 1:20. Detail drawings for joinery, finishes, fixtures. Door and window schedules. BOQ-ready specifications. Approval submission set.
handover package
Final stamped drawings. Digital files in DWG and PDF. As-built coordination if BloxDot is also building.
03 · How it runs
five phases, scaled to the project.
Project size sets the timeline. A villa runs longer than an apartment, a commercial shell longer than a renovation. The five phases below are constant. Depth and duration scale with scope.
02
Phase
concept design
Three-to-four-week phase. Two design directions, mood, materials, massing. The big decisions are made here.
03
Phase
schematic design
Four-to-six-week phase. Plans, sections, elevations refined. Spatial layout locks. Material palette confirmed.
04
Phase
design development
Six-to-ten-week phase. Construction-grade detailing. MEP coordination. Engineering partners brought in.
05
Phase
construction documents
Six-to-eight-week phase. Full set ready to build from. Approval submission. BOQ-ready specifications.
Typical residential: four to six months end to end. Commercial: six to nine months. Renovation: two to four months. We confirm a project-specific timeline at sign-on.
04 · Featured architecture
three projects, three scales.
A villa, a family estate, and a high-rise concept. Same studio, same principal.
Not all our architecture work is shown above. See the full set on the projects page.
See all architecture projects →The BloxDot approach
the principal draws every project.
Sohaib leads design on every architecture project from sign-on to handover. He runs the brief, sets the direction, reviews every drawing before it leaves the studio. Clients work with the principal, not a junior draftsman handed the project after the contract is signed.
Start a conversation →05 · Design only, build, or supervise
three ways to engage us.
Most architecture clients pick one of three paths. Design only, where we hand over a complete drawing set and you take it to a contractor of your choice. Design and build, where BloxDot is the contracted general contractor under one agreement. Design and supervise, where you hire a contractor of your choice and we oversee the build to protect the design.
For design-only engagements, our drawings are detailed enough to build from without coming back for clarifications. For design and build, the studio that drew the project is the team running the build. For design and supervise, the architect who drew it watches it get built, without taking over construction.
06 · Questions buyers ask
what comes up on most first calls.
The architecture questions we hear most often, answered directly.
How long does an architectural design take in Pakistan?
A residential project takes four to six months from signed brief to construction-ready drawings. Commercial projects run six to nine months. Renovations are faster, two to four months. The timeline depends on project scale, approval requirements in your jurisdiction, and how quickly the client returns decisions on concept and materials.
What does an architect deliver in Pakistan?
A complete architectural set. That means site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings at the scales required for construction. It includes structural coordination with engineering partners, MEP coordination, door and window schedules, and a specifications document detailed enough for a contractor to price from. Anything less is incomplete.
What makes BloxDot different as an architect in Lahore?
Sohaib leads design on every project personally, from concept through construction documents. The same principal who takes the brief is the principal who reviews the final drawing set. We also offer construction as a core service, which means clients can engage us for design only or for design and construction together under one contract.
Do I need an architect if I already have a contractor?
Yes for any project that needs permit approval, structural modifications, or meaningful spatial changes. A contractor builds. An architect decides what gets built, how it works spatially, and how the structure handles loads, light, and movement. Without proper architectural drawings, contractors estimate from incomplete information, which is where most cost overruns and design failures originate.
Can I hire BloxDot for design only?
Yes. Most of our architecture engagements end at the drawing set. We hand over a tender-ready package with structural and MEP coordination already resolved, and the client appoints a contractor of their choice. The set is detailed enough that a competent contractor can price and build from it without coming back for clarifications.
What does architectural design cost in Pakistan?
Architecture fees scale with built-up area, structural complexity, and the level of detailing a project demands. Residential villas typically run as a percentage of construction cost. Renovations and smaller homes are quoted as fixed fees. Commercial projects are scoped against a defined deliverable list. We send a written fee proposal after the first call. No blind estimates over the phone.
Do you handle approvals and permits?
We prepare the approval drawing set to the standards required by your local authority. The submission and follow-up with the authority is typically handled by the client or a permit consultant, with us coordinating closely on any technical clarifications. For complex projects, we can recommend permit consultants we have worked with before.
Can BloxDot work on a site outside Lahore?
Yes. Architecture travels well because most of the work is studio-based. We have run projects in Karachi, Islamabad, and Dubai from our Lahore studio. Site visits are scheduled around concept sign-off, drawing issue, and key construction milestones rather than a weekly cadence, so the travel cost stays proportional to the scope.
Other questions? Start a conversation and we will answer them on the first call.
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