DHA Architecture & Design 2026
Bylaw-compliant floor plans, 3D elevations, and coordinated structural and MEP drawings for every DHA plot from 5 Marla to 2 Kanal — prepared so your design clears map approval and the site team can build from it directly.
DHA architecture and design turns your plot into a buildable, bylaw-compliant home: 2D floor plans, 3D elevations, structural drawings, and coordinated MEP layouts that fit the coverage and setback rules for your plot size and are ready for DHA map approval.
Good design is where a DHA project either saves money or loses it. A plan drawn without checking the bylaws can be sent back by DHA building control, and a plan that ignores sunlight, ventilation, or the structural grid costs more to build and to live in. At Construction Company DHA, we treat the drawing set as the foundation of the whole project, so the design, the engineering, and the approval all line up before any concrete is poured.
We design for every plot size DHA allows — 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 8 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal, and 2 Kanal — and keep each plan inside the permitted covered area and setbacks. Once the design is finalised, the same drawings feed straight into our grey structure and turnkey finishing stages, so nothing is redrawn or lost in handover.
What is included in DHA architecture & design
A complete DHA design package covers everything from the first layout to the submission-ready set. The three core deliverables below are produced together so the architecture, the structure, and the services all match.
2D floor plans
Room-by-room layouts planned around sunlight, cross-ventilation, and the DHA setback envelope for your plot size.
3D elevations
Front and rear elevation renders so you can see the exterior in modern, contemporary, or classical styles before any work begins.
Working drawings
Coordinated structural, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings that the site team builds from on the ground.
Also covered in the design set
- Bylaw check for coverage, height (G+1 / G+2), and setbacks by plot size
- Site plan and roof plan with dimensions and levels
- Door, window, and finishing schedules for accurate costing
- Section and detail drawings for stairs, slabs, and beams
- Coordinated MEP drawings so plumbing and wiring routes do not clash
- A submission-ready drawing set for DHA map approval
Once your covered area is set, you can put it straight into our construction rate calculator to get a live, city-indexed build estimate, or read our guide to covered area and FAR for a 10 Marla plot.
The design process, step by step
A DHA design project moves through five clear stages. The early stages settle the bylaw envelope and the look of the home; the later stages turn that into engineering drawings and a set that is ready for the 20-day map approval.
Brief and site study
We confirm your plot size, location, family requirements, and budget, then check the relevant DHA bylaws for that plot.
Concept and zoning
We define the style and zone the plan into the permitted covered area, keeping front, side, and rear setbacks clear.
Floor plans and elevations
Detailed 2D plans and 3D elevations are produced for your review, with one or two rounds of revisions.
Structural and MEP drawings
Engineers prepare RCC structural drawings and coordinated electrical and plumbing layouts that match the architecture.
Submission-ready set
We compile the final drawing set against DHA building control requirements so it is ready for the 20-day map approval.
Because we design within the rules from stage one, the set rarely needs a redesign at approval. The same drawings then move into our DHA map approval service, and once approved, into construction. If you want a fully finished home, our interior design service carries the same drawings through to material and finish selection. Before setting your plan, it helps to read the current DHA setback rules from 5 Marla to 2 Kanal.
DHA architecture by city
Bylaws, terrain, and approval desks differ between DHAs. We tailor each design to the local building control rules. Choose your city for the architecture and design page that applies to your plot.
DHA Architecture & Design FAQ 2026
What does DHA architecture and design include?
It includes 2D floor plans, 3D front and rear elevations, RCC structural drawings, and coordinated electrical and plumbing (MEP) layouts. The set is prepared against DHA bylaws so it is ready for map approval and for the site team to build from.
How much does architectural design cost in DHA?
Design fees in DHA typically run between PKR 150 and 250 per square foot of covered area in 2026, depending on plot size and how detailed the structural and MEP coordination needs to be. Email us your plot details for a written figure, or check the construction rate calculator for live build rates.
Do you design for every DHA plot size?
Yes. We prepare bylaw-compliant designs for 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 8 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal, and 2 Kanal plots. Each plan respects the coverage limit and setbacks that apply to that specific plot size.
Will the design be approved by DHA building control?
We design within the coverage, height, and setback rules from the start, so the drawings clear review without redesign. Our separate map approval service then submits the set and aims to secure DHA approval within about 20 days.
How long does the design stage take?
A typical 5 to 10 Marla design takes roughly 2 to 4 weeks from brief to a submission-ready set, including one or two revision rounds. Larger 1 Kanal and 2 Kanal homes with more detailed MEP coordination can take a little longer.
Planning your plot? Read the DHA setback rules from 5 Marla to 2 Kanal and covered area and FAR explained for a 10 Marla plot.
Start your DHA design today
Email us your plot size and location and we will reply with a written design scope and fee. You can also request a free quote or estimate the full build with our rate calculator.
Email us at info@constructioncompanydha.pkWe reply with a written design scope within 24 hours.