Architectural Design, Floor Plans & 3D Elevation in Delhi
Vastu-compliant floor plans, 3D elevations, structural drawings, MEP layouts and municipal drawings for sanction. Serving Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Vasant Kunj and all of Delhi.
Architectural design, floor plans and 3D elevation in Delhi
The cheapest place to fix a house is on paper. A plan that puts the staircase in the wrong place, wastes 8% of the built-up area in corridors, or ignores the sun on the west wall costs lakhs to live with and lakhs more to change. GharVistaar's design studio produces floor plans, 3D elevations, structural drawings, MEP layouts and municipal sanction drawings in Delhi — for our own construction clients and for anyone who wants a proper design before they choose a builder.
Every plan starts with your plot dimensions, orientation, the road side, neighbours' walls and the family's actual life — who cooks, who works from home, whether parents will live on the ground floor, whether a floor will be rented. Then it is checked against Vastu (if you want it), Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016 for setbacks, coverage and height, and the structural grid so the columns land where they should.
Delhi work is dominated by builder floors on 100–300 sq yard plots — stilt + 4 with a lift — under the Unified Building Bye-Laws 2016. Site access, material stacking on narrow colony roads and neighbour NOCs are as much a part of the job as the RCC.
Design packages and fees
| Package | Includes | Fee | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor plan only | 2D plans for all floors, one revision round, Vastu check | From ₹8,000 (up to 1,500 sq ft) | 5–7 days |
| Plan + 3D elevation | Floor plans, front 3D elevation in two styles, material palette | ₹12–18 per sq ft | 10–14 days |
| Full working drawings | Plans, elevations, sections, structural, plumbing, electrical, door-window schedule, sanction drawings | ₹22–35 per sq ft | 3–4 weeks |
| Sanction filing | Drawings signed by licensed architect, filing with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA, follow-up to approval | ₹15,000–40,000 + govt fees | 4–8 weeks |
| Interior design | Room-wise 3D, furniture layout, ceiling, lighting, material boards | ₹40–80 per sq ft | 3–5 weeks |
Design fees are adjusted against the construction contract if you build with GharVistaar.
What a complete drawing set contains
- Site plan with setbacks, coverage and FAR calculation per Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016
- Floor plans for every level including stilt, mumty and terrace
- Front, side and rear elevations; two sections through stairs and wet areas
- 3D exterior renders — day and night — and optional walk-through video
- Structural drawings: foundation layout, column schedule, beam and slab reinforcement
- Plumbing: water supply, drainage, tank and sump positions, rainwater harvesting
- Electrical: point layout, DB schedule, conduit routing, AC and inverter provisions
- Door and window schedule with sizes and materials
- Staircase, railing, gate and grill details
- Vastu compliance note and sun-path study
Popular plot sizes we design for in Delhi
50 sq yard to 500 sq yard plots in DDA colonies, Lal Dora villages and regularised colonies; stilt + 4 floors permitted on most plots above 100 sq m. Some of the most requested layouts: a 20 × 45 ft plot with parking, drawing-dining and three bedrooms over three floors; a 25 × 50 ft duplex with a family lounge and terrace; a 30 × 60 ft G+2 with a rentable ground floor; a 200 sq yard stilt + 4 builder floor with 3 BHK per floor; and 5–10 decimal plots in Jharkhand with a ground-floor parents' suite and a first-floor family home. Each plan is drawn fresh for your plot, not pulled from a catalogue.
Sanction drawings for Delhi
Map sanction in Delhi is filed with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA under Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016. Our licensed architect prepares the sanction set, files it online where the authority supports it, and follows up until approval. Plots in Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Vasant Kunj each have their own coverage and height norms; we confirm these before the first sketch.
Architectural design in Delhi: local conditions that change the price
Approvals. Building plans in Delhi are sanctioned by Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA under Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016. We file through our licensed architect and track the file to approval; government fees are billed at actuals and shown separately.
Ground. Yamuna alluvium in East and South-East Delhi with a shallow water table, and Aravalli quartzite ridge in South Delhi (Chhatarpur, Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli) where rock cutting is common. Our standard foundation here is isolated footings on the ridge; combined footings or raft in East Delhi and floodplain areas, always with earthquake-resistant detailing for Seismic Zone IV. The soil test and the foundation are separate lines in the BOQ, so you can see exactly what your plot's ground is costing you.
Plots. Typical plots are 50 sq yard to 500 sq yard plots in DDA colonies, Lal Dora villages and regularised colonies; stilt + 4 floors permitted on most plots above 100 sq m. We check permissible coverage, height and setbacks for your plot size before the first sketch.
Materials. Cement is currently about ₹415 a bag and Fe500D steel ₹64/kg landed in Delhi; we buy from authorised dealers and share challans.
Areas we serve in Delhi
Main roads and corridors
Near Dwarka Sector 21 Metro, Rohini Japanese Park, Saket Select Citywalk, Nehru Place, Karol Bagh Ghaffar Market, Chhatarpur Mandir, Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Metro? We have built nearby. Ask for the address of a completed project close to your plot and go see it before you decide.
Projects and designs
What you get that a local thekedar cannot give you in Delhi
Written BOQ before you sign
Every item, quantity, brand and rate on paper. The rate you sign is the rate you pay; changes are priced in writing first.
10-year structural warranty
RCC frame, foundation and slabs for ten years, waterproofing for five, finishing for one — in the contract.
Site engineer every day
Our own engineer on your plot daily, weekly photo reports on WhatsApp, cube tests on every slab.
Stage-wise payments
Pay only for completed stages. Schedules mapped to home-loan disbursements.
Approvals handled
Map sanction, structural certificate, fire NOC, completion certificate — filed and followed up by us.
GST invoice, registered company
A company with an office at B-705, Victory One Central, Sector Omega 1, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310, not a phone number that stops answering.
Construction cost calculator for Delhi
Move the sliders for an instant estimate, then send it to us on WhatsApp for a free site visit.
Home type
Built-up area
Construction quality
Advanced options — floors, soil, flooring, add-ons
Where the money goes
Material estimate ( rates)
Architectural design in Delhi: a practical guide for 2026
GharVistaar has looked at enough plots between Pitampura, Janakpuri and Vasant Kunj to know that a quote given over the phone is a guess. This guide covers what changes the number in Delhi, so the quote you get after the free site visit makes sense.
Approvals and paperwork in Delhi
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA sanctions building plans under Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016. For architectural design this means a sanctioned plan before the first footing, a structural stability certificate and a completion certificate at the end. Typical timeline for sanction in Delhi is 4–8 weeks; we file online where Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA supports it and follow up in person where it does not.
Ground conditions and what they cost
Yamuna alluvium in East and South-East Delhi with a shallow water table, and Aravalli quartzite ridge in South Delhi (Chhatarpur, Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli) where rock cutting is common. Our standard foundation here is isolated footings on the ridge; combined footings or raft in East Delhi and floodplain areas, always with earthquake-resistant detailing for Seismic Zone IV. On plots near Rohini Japanese Park and Saket Select Citywalk we have seen both easy digs and surprises; the ₹8,000–15,000 soil test is the cheapest insurance in the whole project.
Material logistics in Delhi
Steel and cement reach sites along Ring Road, Outer Ring Road and Mathura Road from authorised dealers; on narrow lanes in Rohini we schedule deliveries early morning and stack material inside the plot. Delhi work is dominated by builder floors on 100–300 sq yard plots — stilt + 4 with a lift — under the Unified Building Bye-Laws 2016. Site access, material stacking on narrow colony roads and neighbour NOCs are as much a part of the job as the RCC.
Localities where we are active
Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Vasant Kunj, Saket, Greater Kailash, Lajpat Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Shalimar Bagh, Punjabi Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Uttam Nagar and the plotted colonies off Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, Mathura Road, Mehrauli–Badarpur Road. Landmarks near our current or completed sites: Dwarka Sector 21 Metro, Rohini Japanese Park, Saket Select Citywalk, Nehru Place, Karol Bagh Ghaffar Market, Chhatarpur Mandir, Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Metro.
Checklist before you sign any architectural design contract
- Item-wise BOQ with brand names and quantities — not a lump sum
- Dated timeline with a delay clause
- Stage-wise payments released against completed work
- Written warranty terms
- Who supervises daily, and how progress is reported
- Address of a completed project you can visit in Delhi
Questions clients ask us
How much does a house plan cost in Delhi?
Floor plans start at ₹8,000; plans with a 3D elevation cost ₹12–18 per sq ft; a complete working-drawing set for construction and sanction costs ₹22–35 per sq ft.
Do you make Vastu-compliant plans?
Yes. Every plan is checked against Vastu on request — entrance direction, kitchen, master bedroom, pooja room and water placement — without wasting area.
Can you get the map sanctioned in Delhi?
Yes. Our licensed architect files with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA and follows up to approval; government fees are at actuals.
Can I use your drawings with another contractor?
Yes. The drawing set is yours. If you later build with GharVistaar the design fee is adjusted against the construction contract.
Do you provide 3D walkthrough videos?
Yes, as an add-on to the 3D elevation package, for exterior and interior.
How much does an architect charge in Delhi?
Architects in Delhi charge 3–8% of construction cost for full design and supervision, or a fixed fee: GharVistaar charges ₹12–18 per sq ft for plans plus 3D elevation and ₹22–35 per sq ft for complete working drawings, adjusted against the construction contract if you build with us.
What documents are needed for map sanction in Delhi?
Ownership proof (sale deed / allotment letter), latest property tax receipt, site plan, architect-signed drawings, structural stability certificate, and for larger plots an NOC from fire and the water board. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA approves the file online in most cases.
What is a Vastu-compliant house plan?
A plan where the main entrance, kitchen, master bedroom, pooja room, water source and staircase are placed by Vastu directions — typically kitchen in the south-east, master bedroom south-west, pooja north-east — without wasting built-up area. We check every plan on request.
What is FAR and ground coverage in Delhi?
Ground coverage is the percentage of the plot you may build on at ground level; FAR (floor area ratio) is the total built-up area allowed divided by the plot area. Under Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016 both depend on plot size and road width; we confirm the exact figures for your plot before drawing.
Do you provide architectural design in Dwarka, Rohini and Pitampura?
Yes. Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri and Vasant Kunj are all within our regular Delhi service area, along with the colonies off Ring Road and Outer Ring Road. A free site visit anywhere in Delhi is arranged within 48 hours.
Which authority approves building plans in Delhi?
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and DDA, under Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016. GharVistaar files the sanction through a licensed architect and follows it to approval; government fees are billed at actuals.
What is the soil like in Delhi and how does it affect architectural design?
Yamuna alluvium in East and South-East Delhi with a shallow water table, and Aravalli quartzite ridge in South Delhi (Chhatarpur, Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli) where rock cutting is common. For architectural design this mainly affects drainage, waterproofing and any new footings; we check it on the first visit.
What plot sizes are common in Delhi?
50 sq yard to 500 sq yard plots in DDA colonies, Lal Dora villages and regularised colonies; stilt + 4 floors permitted on most plots above 100 sq m. We check the permissible coverage, height and setbacks for your specific plot before design.
What are current cement and steel prices in Delhi?
In September 2026, OPC 53 cement is about ₹415 a bag, Fe500D TMT steel ₹64/kg, sand ₹2,650/tonne, bricks ₹9 each and 20 mm aggregate ₹1,620/tonne, landed at site in Delhi. Our BOQ uses these rates and we share dealer challans.
How do I choose a good construction contractor in Delhi?
Ask for a written BOQ with brand names, a dated timeline, a stage-wise payment schedule, a written warranty and the address of a completed project near Dwarka Sector 21 Metro or Rohini Japanese Park that you can visit. GharVistaar gives all five before you sign.
Do you have completed projects I can visit in Delhi?
Yes. Tell us your locality on WhatsApp and we share the address of the nearest completed or running site — we have work near Dwarka Sector 21 Metro, Rohini Japanese Park and Saket Select Citywalk.
How far is your office from Delhi?
Our head office is at B-705, Victory One Central, Sector Omega 1, Greater Noida — within an hour of Delhi by road. Site engineers are posted locally for the length of the project.
Is 2026 a good time to build in Delhi?
Material prices in Delhi have been stable through 2026 and labour is available outside the festival months. October to March is the best construction window: foundations and slabs cure well and there is no monsoon delay.
Do you work on plots in Saket and Greater Kailash?
Yes. Saket, Greater Kailash, Lajpat Nagar and Mayur Vihar are covered; we already have enquiries or sites in most of these. Send the plot location on WhatsApp for a free visit.
How do I get an estimate for architectural design in Delhi?
Send your plot size, locality and the number of floors on WhatsApp to +91 88102 41145, use the estimate assistant on this page, or the construction cost calculator. You get a per sq ft estimate today and a free site visit within 48 hours.
Do you give a GST invoice?
Yes. GharVistaar is a registered company; every payment is invoiced with GST, which is also what banks and employers ask for.
What is the payment schedule?
10% at booking and design, 15% at foundation, 15% at each slab, 15% after brickwork and plaster, 15% after flooring and MEP, 10% after paint and fittings, 5% at handover. Interior, kitchen and woodwork projects are 40% on order, 40% at delivery, 20% at handover.
Can I visit the site during construction?
Any time. You also get a weekly photo report on WhatsApp and can send your own engineer to inspect at any stage.
What warranty do you give on architectural design?
Drawings are revised free until sanction; structural drawings are certified by a licensed engineer.
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