Architect

[arjun.surendra04]

Go in for fixed rate per sq ft. 25-30 rs / sqft . A % rate will be too expensive.

Find a template of architect agreement here
https://sites.google.com/site/arjunwebworld/Home/blogs/constructing-a-house-in-bangalore

[rkrishna]

Hm- Is 25-30 Rs/sq feet the prevailing rate? I am no longer in need of an architect - but this seems almost half of what I thought to be a reasonable rate. Does this include structural consulting and end to end services including project supervision?
It may be better to negotiate a fixed rate even without dependency on sq feet based on initial idea of requirements.

[arjun.surendra04]

Yes it includes structural. Supervision is not included.

[rkrishna]

I think you should share the details of such architects for other's benefit. The deal I have with my architect costs more/sq feet but includes support during construction (material selection, verification of contractor bills, periodic site visits etc).

[blrsiteseeker]

my architect charged 4% of the estimate for the house. He provided complete services from design/drawing, help in selecting building contractors, estimation, purchase of materials (and got us discounts on many things), carpenter (for interior - kitchen etc.), structural engineer services when needed, regular inspection and monitoring. I had expected it would increase as my cost kept increasing, but it was based on the initial estimate that he gave for the house.

[loee]

Hi blr siteseeker ,

can you provide the details of the Architect

[blrsiteseeker]

Hi blr siteseeker ,

can you provide the details of the Architect

my architect was Appanna Sirdeshpande of Appanna and Nirmala Associates in Malleswaram. I had a good experience in the whole design through completion of construction.