Architects in Chennai — house plans, approvals & build-ready drawings.

Architect fees in Chennai typically range from ₹15–₹80 per sq ft for residential projects depending on scope. A basic concept plus working drawings starts around ₹35,000 for a 1,200 sq ft home. Full-service residential architecture (concept, structural, MEP, approvals, site supervision) ranges from ₹1.2–₹5 lakhs. Commercial projects are quoted per square foot or as a 5–8% percentage of construction cost. See full fee breakdown →

Yes. We handle CMDA, DTCP, and local panchayat building plan approvals end-to-end. The package includes site plan, FSI calculation, set-back drawings, structural drawings, sanction submission, and follow-up until permit issuance. CMDA approval timelines in Chennai typically run 45–90 days depending on plot category.

Yes. Every residential plan we design can be aligned with vastu shastra principles — main door orientation, kitchen placement in the south-east, master bedroom in the south-west, pooja room positioning. We coordinate with traditional vastu consultants where the homeowner prefers, and balance vastu requirements with structural and practical layout considerations like daylight and ventilation.

From first site visit to final working drawings, expect 4–8 weeks for a standalone residential project. Concept design takes 1–2 weeks, design development 2–3 weeks, and working drawings 1–3 weeks. Government approvals (CMDA / DTCP) add another 45–90 days running in parallel. For full-service projects including construction supervision, the overall timeline runs 9–14 months from design start to handover.

An architect handles the building shell — plans, structure, approvals, façade. An interior designer handles what's inside — finishes, furniture, lighting, modular work. For a new build you need both; for an apartment renovation you usually just need an interior designer. Homeli is one of the few Chennai firms offering both, so you get a unified solution. Read the full comparison →

Yes — Homeli is the only Chennai firm offering integrated architecture and interior design under one roof. Clients save 15–25% on combined projects, get unified design language from façade to furniture, and avoid the coordination gaps that come with hiring two separate firms. Single point of accountability from foundation to handover.

Yes — we regularly take over stalled projects where the original architect dropped off, missed approval deadlines, or under-quoted. We start with a free design audit, identify what's salvageable, and quote a transparent fee for completing the work. Most stalled approval files can be revived within 30–45 days.