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Architect Fees in Lahore

Architect design fees in Lahore typically run from about PKR 150,000 for a 5 marla house to PKR 800,000 and up for a 1 kanal home — usually a small share of the total build, and the part that protects everything else. Here is how it breaks down in 2026, and what you actually get for it.

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150k—800k+PKR · typical design fee

3—7%rough share of build

5 marla — 1 kanalhouse sizes

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⟶ By plot size · 01

What architects charge in Lahore.

Most Lahore studios quote a lump-sum design fee by plot size and scope (rather than a strict percentage). As a general 2026 guide — the exact figure depends on storeys, finish and how much you want the architect involved:

5 marla house — roughly PKR 150,000 – 300,000. See 5 marla house design.
10 marla house — roughly PKR 400,000 – 800,000. See 10 marla house design.
1 kanal house — typically from PKR 800,000 upward, scaling with area, basement and finish. See 1 kanal house design.
Interiors, commercial or visualization-only — quoted by scope; ask for a tailored figure.

As a rule of thumb, a full architectural design lands somewhere around 3–7% of construction cost — far less than the cost of fixing a badly planned house after it is built.

⟶ What you get · 02

What the fee includes.

A proper design fee is not "a drawing" — it is the full set that gets a house designed, priced and built correctly.

Concept design

Site and brief study, planning, and concept directions tested against climate, budget and how you live.

Space planningOptions

Working drawings

The dimensioned construction set your contractor builds from. See our architectural drawings service.

Construction-ready

Front elevation + 3D

2D elevation plus photoreal 3D, so the look is approved on screen before site. See 3D visualization.

2D + 3D

Services coordination

Structural, electrical and plumbing drawings coordinated with the architecture so nothing clashes on site.

StructuralMEP

⟶ Factors · 03

What changes the fee.

Plot size & covered area — more area means more drawings and detail.
Storeys & basement — each added floor (and any basement) adds plans and coordination.
Finish & complexity — a simple home costs less to detail than a highly bespoke one.
Scope — design-only, full construction set, or design plus site supervision — each is priced differently.
Revisions — a clear brief up front keeps the fee predictable.

Want a precise number? Tell us your plot and brief and we will quote it — see our architecture service or read the house construction cost guide.

⟶ Questions · 04

Architect fees, answered.

How much does an architect cost in Lahore?

As a 2026 guide, architect design fees in Lahore range from about PKR 150,000–300,000 for a 5 marla house, PKR 400,000–800,000 for a 10 marla house, and from around PKR 800,000 upward for a 1 kanal house — roughly 3–7% of construction cost depending on scope.

Do architects charge a percentage or a lump sum?

In Lahore most residential work is quoted as a lump-sum design fee based on plot size, storeys and scope. It usually works out to around 3–7% of construction cost.

What do architect fees include?

A full fee covers concept design and planning, dimensioned working/construction drawings, the front elevation in 2D and 3D, and coordinated structural and MEP (electrical/plumbing) drawings — optionally with site supervision.

Is hiring an architect worth it for a small house?

Yes — even on a 5 marla plot, good design squeezes more usable, better-lit space from the same area and prevents costly construction mistakes, so the fee typically pays for itself.

Can I get just the drawings or just the 3D?

Yes. We can provide a drawings-only set, a 3D-visualization-only package, or the full design — priced to scope. Tell us what you need.

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