ONE TEAM. FROM BRIEF TO HANDOVER.
Turnkey Design and Build Services in Pakistan
Plan, approve and build your home or commercial project through one coordinated team. Avenir Developments connects architecture, engineering, cost planning, grey structure, finishing and handover so important decisions are resolved before they become expensive site problems. Residential and commercial Design + Build services are available in Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Architectural design, interior design and consultancy can also be provided for selected projects across Pakistan, subject to scope and location.
- Architecture-led planning
- DHA, LDA, CDA and RDA-aware design
- Residential and commercial capability
DESIGN + BUILD SERVICES
What Are Design & Build Services?
Design & Build is a project-delivery model in which one coordinated team manages the connection between design and construction. For Avenir Developments, this can include architectural planning, authority submission support, structural and MEP coordination, interior design, grey structure, finishing works, project management, quality checks and handover. The service is designed for residential plot owners, commercial investors, businesses and overseas Pakistanis who want clearer responsibility than a fragmented architect-contractor arrangement. Avenir’s strongest site-execution focus is Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, while design and consultancy may be available for suitable projects elsewhere in Pakistan.
COMMON ISSUES
WHY PROJECTS BECOME DIFFICULT
Your Project Should Not Depend on Different Teams Blaming One Another. Many building problems do not begin with poor labour. They begin earlier, when the brief, drawings, approvals, budget and specifications are treated as separate tasks.
| Common issue | What usually causes it |
|---|---|
| A design exceeds the real budget | The layout, structure, façade or finishing direction is approved before cost implications are understood. |
| Drawings are incomplete or uncoordinated | Architecture, structure, plumbing, electrical and interior requirements conflict during execution. |
| Responsibility is unclear | The architect, engineer, contractor, supplier and client each assume another party is handling a decision. |
| Approval requirements appear late | Setbacks, covered area, height, parking, structural documents or society requirements are checked after the concept is advanced. |
| Quotes are difficult to compare | Different contractors price different assumptions, brands, quantities, exclusions and quality levels. |
| Changes cause rework | Materials, openings, ceiling zones, kitchens, bathrooms or MEP routes are decided after work has started. |
| Quality is judged too late | Samples, submittals, inspection points and snagging are not planned as part of the project workflow. |
| Communication becomes reactive | There is no decision register, agreed reporting format or clear next-step owner. |
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THE AVENIR SOLUTION
Avenir Developments uses an integrated Design + Build approach to reduce gaps between what is imagined, what is documented, what is approved, what is priced and what is built. The exact contract can be design-only, construction-only or complete Design + Build, but each stage is planned with the next stage in mind.
| Avenir approach | Practical client benefit |
|---|---|
| One coordinated brief | Your space, lifestyle, business, authority, budget and programme requirements are captured before design advances. |
| Earlier cost input | Design decisions are discussed against covered area, structure, specifications, site conditions and finishing level. |
| Coordinated drawings | Architecture is aligned with structural, electrical, plumbing, drainage, HVAC and interior requirements according to scope. |
| Authority-aware planning | Relevant DHA, LDA, CDA, RDA or society requirements are reviewed before submission documents are prepared. |
| Defined stages and approvals | You know which decisions belong to design, grey structure, finishing and handover. |
| Clearer responsibility | A central project team coordinates design clarifications, scope, site information and client decisions. |
| More informed material selection | Samples, specifications, brands, performance, appearance and budget are considered together. |
| Documented completion | Testing, snagging, rectification and handover requirements are addressed before the project is treated as complete. |
Start with the right project questions
Share your plot, location, project type and current design status. The first discussion is used to identify the right scope—not to push you into construction before the design is understood.
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WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR DESIGN & bUILD sERVICES
WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR
We are committed to providing our clients with a seamless and stress-free experience. Our integrated building design approach ensures that your project is executed flawlessly, from concept to completion. Contact us today to learn more about how we can bring your vision to life.
Residential Plot Owners
Building a 5 Marla, 8 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal, 2 Kanal or larger home requires more than an attractive elevation. Your plan must support family privacy, guest circulation, daylight, ventilation, parking, storage, servant and service areas, future needs, maintenance and the rules of your housing society. Design + Build keeps those decisions connected to structure, services, materials and construction.
Commercial Plot Owners and Investors
Commercial buildings must work as property and as businesses. Avenir can connect feasibility, permissible use, FAR, setbacks, parking, vertical circulation, service areas, façade, structure, MEP, fire and life-safety considerations, rentable or saleable efficiency, construction and handover. Exact planning parameters must be verified for the plot and approving authority.
Businesses Requiring Interior Fit-Outs
Offices, restaurants, cafés, clinics, retail outlets and corporate workplaces need design decisions that can be executed without disrupting operations or losing functional requirements. Depending on scope, Avenir can coordinate planning, services, lighting, ceilings, materials, joinery, furniture direction, procurement and fit-out execution.
Overseas Pakistanis
For overseas clients, the value of Design + Build is not simply fewer vendors. It is a documented decision trail. Your process can include video meetings, digital drawing approvals, material boards, budget discussions, site photographs or videos, progress reporting and defined points where your approval is required.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
Design & Build is not one fixed package. The final scope depends on your property, location, contract, design status and required level of service. The table below separates typical services from items that require project-specific confirmation.
| Stage | Typical services | Main deliverables | Client benefit | Confirm for each project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project brief & feasibility | Consultation, plot review, requirements, initial byelaw direction, feasibility questions | Brief summary; assumptions; scope direction | Starts the project with clearer priorities | Site survey, soil test, measured survey, financial feasibility depth |
| Architecture | Space planning, floor plans, elevations, sections, 3D direction, working drawings | Approved concept and drawing set | A design that can be coordinated and priced | Number of options/renders, landscape, specialist design |
| Approvals support | Byelaw review, submission drawings, comments/revisions support | Authority/society submission package | Reduces late design corrections | Official fees, expeditor services, NOCs, authority timelines |
| Engineering coordination | Structural and MEP design/coordination according to scope | Structural and services drawings or coordinated direction | Reduces clashes and site guesswork | Specialist HVAC, fire, lifts, solar, automation, acoustics |
| Interior design | Space planning, mood boards, material direction, ceilings, lighting, joinery and execution drawings | Interior concept and technical package | Connects the interior with architecture and services | Loose furniture, imported items, styling, procurement depth |
| Grey structure | Mobilisation, excavation, foundations, RCC, masonry, plaster, embedded plumbing/electrical, tanks, roof treatment and boundary works as contracted | Stage completion and inspection records | Builds the structural shell against agreed drawings | Soil improvement, dewatering, retaining systems, special structures |
| Finishing works | Floor/wall finishes, ceilings, paint, doors/windows, kitchens, wardrobes, sanitary/electrical fixtures, joinery and external works as contracted | Completed finishes to approved specifications | Turns the shell into a usable building | Client-supplied items, imported materials, appliances, landscape |
| Procurement | Vendor enquiries, comparisons, submittals, samples and purchase coordination as contracted | Approvals and procurement log | Makes selections more traceable | Direct client purchases, freight, storage, price escalation |
| Project management & supervision | Programme, coordination, progress records, quality checkpoints, variations and meetings according to contract | Reports, action log, variation records | Provides clearer control and communication | Resident supervision frequency and third-party testing |
| Testing, snagging & handover | System checks, snag list, rectification follow-up and handover documents according to scope | Snag closure and handover pack | Creates a defined completion process | Warranty terms, as-built depth, O&M manuals, authority completion |
The Three-Stage Avenir Process
A coordinated design and construction pathway that moves your project from an approval-aware concept to a completed, usable property.
Architectural Design and Building Approvals
Convert your requirements into an approval-aware, coordinated and buildable project definition.
- Main activities
- Consultation and brief, site or plot assessment, byelaw review, concept planning, floor plans, exterior design, 3D visualisation, structural and MEP direction, submission drawings, construction documentation and early budgeting.
- Main deliverables
- Approved concept, coordinated design package, authority submission documents and a clearer basis for pricing.
- Your decisions
- Room requirements, lifestyle or operational needs, design direction, budget range, key materials, scope and major alternatives.
- Quality checks
- Plot data, dimensions, setbacks, circulation, buildability, structure and MEP interfaces, and drawing coordination according to scope.
- Dependencies
- Ownership and plot documents, site information, authority rules, client feedback, specialist inputs and approval comments.
Grey Structure Works
Execute the structural shell and embedded services against approved drawings, agreed specifications and defined inspection points.
- Main activities
- Activities may include mobilisation, setting out, excavation, foundations, anti-termite treatment, RCC works, masonry, plaster, embedded plumbing and electrical works, underground and overhead tanks, roof treatment and boundary works.
- Main deliverables
- Completed structural stages, measurement records, site progress information and documented variations according to contract.
- Your decisions
- Approved contract, material specifications, change requests, nominated items and timely release of required information or payments.
- Quality checks
- Checks may include drawing verification, material approvals, reinforcement and formwork checks, concrete-related controls, levels, dimensions, masonry and concealed-service inspections according to the project plan.
- Dependencies
- Soil and site conditions, approved structural drawings, utilities, access, weather, procurement, labour availability and timely decisions.
Finishing Works and Handover
Complete the architectural, interior and service finishes to the approved material direction and prepare the property for use.
- Main activities
- Activities may include flooring, wall finishes, ceilings, paint, doors and windows, kitchens, wardrobes, electrical fixtures, sanitary fixtures, joinery, interior details, external works, testing and snagging.
- Main deliverables
- Approved samples and installations, completion records, snag list, rectification and handover documents according to contract.
- Your decisions
- Finish selections, samples, brands, colours, fixtures, appliances, loose furniture and any upgrades.
- Quality checks
- Samples, alignment, levels, installation details, service testing, finish consistency, snagging and closure.
- Dependencies
- Approved material schedule, procurement lead times, availability, completed concealed works, dry conditions and decision deadlines.
One process. Three clear stages.
The service can begin with design and continue into construction, or it can be contracted by stage. Your proposal should clearly state what is included at each point.
Q&a
FAQs
Design and Build Services combine the design and construction sides of a project under one coordinated delivery model. Depending on the contract, this can include architecture, approvals, structural and MEP coordination, interior design, grey structure, finishing, project management and handover. The main benefit is clearer responsibility and earlier coordination—not an automatic guarantee of lower cost or a faster completion date.
The terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not always identical. Design + Build describes responsibility for both design and construction. “Turnkey” usually suggests that the provider will deliver a completed, usable property. The actual meaning depends on the signed scope, especially whether interiors, appliances, loose furniture, landscaping, authority fees, utilities and specialist systems are included.
Yes, architectural design is normally a core part of a true Design + Build appointment. Avenir can begin with the brief, byelaw review, concept planning, 3D direction and detailed drawings before progressing into construction. The proposal should still state the exact number of options, renders, revisions, drawings, engineering services and approval-support items included.
Avenir Developments can prepare authority-aware designs and submission drawings and support the approval process according to the agreed scope. Requirements vary by authority, housing society, plot size, use and project type. Official fees, NOCs, third-party certificates and authority timelines should be assigned clearly in the proposal. Approval cannot be guaranteed because the authority makes the final decision.
The cost depends on city, covered area, floors, basement, structure, soil/site conditions, design complexity, material specifications, MEP systems, finishing quality, external works and market prices. Avenir’s June 2026 planning guidance places standard grey structure around PKR 2,900–3,500+ per sq ft and broad turnkey homes around PKR 6,500–15,000+ per sq ft. A design-based quotation is still required.
Only with broad assumptions and significant risk allowances. A dependable fixed or lump-sum quotation normally requires coordinated architectural, structural and MEP drawings, confirmed covered area, specifications, BOQ, site information and clear inclusions and exclusions. Pricing too early may look precise but often hides assumptions that later become variations.
Yes, Avenir provides grey structure and finishing services for selected residential and commercial projects in its operational areas. The exact scope is project-specific. Grey structure may include foundations, RCC, masonry, plaster and embedded services; finishing may include flooring, ceilings, paint, doors, windows, kitchens, wardrobes and fixtures. The signed BOQ and specifications define what is included.
Yes. You can appoint Avenir for architectural design first, review the drawings and budget, and decide on construction later. You may also engage Avenir for construction where suitable drawings already exist, subject to technical review. Starting with design is often the most responsible route because the approved design becomes the basis for coordination, pricing and authority submission.
Yes. Avenir works on commercial architecture, construction and Design + Build assignments such as commercial buildings, plazas, offices, retail, restaurants, clinics, mixed-use developments and selected apartment projects. Commercial design must address permissible use, FAR, setbacks, parking, circulation, fire/life safety, accessibility, services, operational needs and the requirements of the relevant authority.
Yes. Avenir provides Design + Build services for suitable projects in Lahore, including DHA Lahore, Lake City, Bahria Town, Bahria Orchard, Park View City and LDA-approved societies. Construction availability is confirmed after reviewing the site, scope, design status and programme. Architectural and interior design can be contracted independently when a complete construction appointment is not required.
Yes. Avenir serves suitable projects in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, including DHA Islamabad, Bahria Town Rawalpindi, Bahria Enclave, Gulberg Greens, Gulberg Residencia, Park View City, Capital Smart City and CDA/RDA-regulated locations. The responsible authority, plot parameters and execution scope are verified before the proposal is finalised.
Overseas clients can use video meetings, WhatsApp, shared drawings, digital approvals, material boards, progress photographs or videos, budget updates and documented decision logs. The proposal should state the reporting frequency, responsible contact, approval method and how variations are authorised.
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