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Where structure meets vision — a portfolio spanning residential, commercial, industrial and institutional works across South India and beyond.

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Our Methodology

How We Design

From the first conversation to site handover, our process is structured for clarity, creativity, and precision at every stage.

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Discovery & Brief

Deep listening. Extended site visits and brief workshops to understand your aspirations, constraints, and the life you want to live in the space.

02

Concept Design

Ideas into form. Spatial concepts, massing studies, and precedent research distilled into a coherent design narrative unique to your site.

03

Design Development

Details refined. Materials, structural systems, and building envelope designed in close coordination with engineers and specialist consultants.

04

Documentation & Approvals

Built to spec. Complete construction drawings, specifications, and all statutory documentation prepared for regulatory approvals and contractor tenders.

05

Construction Administration

On site. Regular inspections, contractor coordination, and design oversight through every phase of construction until project completion.

Client Voices

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"VAID transformed our hillside plot into a home that truly belongs there. Every room holds a view we hadn't imagined. Their sensitivity to landscape and light is extraordinary."

Arvind & Meera Sharma
Residential Residence, Bangalore
★★★★★

"The design intelligence VAID brought to our corporate campus is reflected in how our people collaborate now. The spaces genuinely inspire connection and creativity. Exceptional outcome."

Kiran Reddy
CEO, Commercial Campus, Chennai
★★★★★

"Navigating a heritage conservation zone with a contemporary institutional programme is genuinely difficult. VAID did it beautifully — with rigour, empathy, and quiet elegance."

Dr. Priya Subramanian
Institutional Client, Hyderabad
The Studio

Meet Our Team

A focused studio of architects and designers with deep expertise across building typologies and project scales.

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Vikram Arun
Principal Architect

18 years of experience across residential, commercial and institutional architecture. M.Arch, School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi.

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Deepa Krishnan
Senior Architect & Design Lead

Specialist in material culture, building envelope design, and tropical architecture. B.Arch, NIT Calicut.

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Suresh Menon
Project Manager

Oversees construction administration, contractor coordination, and project delivery across all active sites from documentation to handover.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Design development for a residential project takes approximately 3–6 months depending on complexity. Construction typically follows over 12–24 months. We guide you through every phase with clear milestones and regular client reviews.

Fees are structured as a percentage of construction cost — typically 8–12% for full architectural services — or as a fixed lump sum for smaller scope engagements. We provide a detailed fee proposal after our initial consultation at no charge.

Yes. Our documentation team prepares all drawings and documents required for municipal, panchayat, and statutory approvals. We liaise directly with local authorities on your behalf throughout the approval process.

We work across residential (individual homes, villas, apartment blocks), commercial (offices, retail, mixed-use), hospitality (hotels, resorts, restaurants), industrial, and institutional (schools, healthcare facilities) sectors across South India.

Entirely your choice. We begin with an immersive discovery workshop and keep you involved at every key decision point — from massing and spatial organisation to material selection and finishing details. Your life and vision inform the design.