At Design Build Live (DBL), we don’t just draw a house map and send you on your way. We offer full-service architectural design for homeowners and investors across Islamabad and Rawalpindi – from the first sketch to the final set of working drawings your contractor can actually build from.
Whether you own a 5 marla, 10 marla, or 1 kanal plot, our architects plan your home around three things: how you live, how you grow, and how your investment should perform over time. Want to see our complete design offering? Explore our
Home Design Services.
When you work with DBL, architectural design means a complete, well-thought-out solution, not just a basic floor plan.
It includes proper space planning, elevations, and drawings that are practical to build, not just good on paper.
Our focus is to design homes that are comfortable to live in and easy to execute on site.
Logical layouts for each floor, with clear circulation, storage, and zoning (public vs private areas).
A complete exterior language – proportion, openings, shading, materials, and overall style.
Realistic 3D visualisations so you can see how your home will look before construction starts.
Room-wise space planning, furniture layouts, and basic interior concepts to avoid awkward spaces later.
We design with structure, wiring, and piping in mind, so your engineer and contractor aren’t forced to “fix” design problems on site.
Drawings that your contractor and site team can build from confidently.
Plans were prepared according to the bylaws of CDA, DHA, Bahria, and other local authorities, reducing back-and-forth during approvals.
If you only need a basic floor plan, we also offer focused House Map Design Services – but most clients choose full architectural design once they understand the long-term impact.
Our architectural design service is ideal for
Planning to build a home for their own family.
Who wants well-planned houses that are easier to sell or rent?
Who needs privacy, separate portions, and smart zoning without making the house feel cut up?
From modest family homes to high-end residences – we adapt the design to your budget, not the other way around.
If you’re not sure whether you need full architecture or just a house map, we can guide you on a quick call.
We keep the design process clear and structured so you always know what’s happening and why.
We start with a conversation (in-person or online) to understand:
We review your plot details and applicable bylaws (CDA, DHA, Bahria, or relevant society), including:
This ensures the design is practical and approvable, not just beautiful on paper.
Based on your brief and bylaws, we prepared concept layouts:
We walk you through the pros and cons of each option instead of just sending drawings without context.
We refine the design based on your feedback:
We continue until the layout solves your real problems instead of forcing you to adjust your lifestyle around a bad plan.
Once the concept is locked:
We remain available for reasonable coordination during the early construction stages, so design intent is not lost on site.
A lot of people in Pakistan use “map” and “design” as if they’re the same thing.
They’re not.
If that’s all you need right now, you can look at our
Architectural Design goes much deeper
Designing a house in Islamabad or Rawalpindi is not just about creativity. If the architect ignores bylaws, your drawings can get stuck in approval loops or force expensive changes during construction.
That means fewer surprises, fewer drawing changes, and a smoother approval and build process.
Our architectural work is guided by a few simple principles
We plan windows, courtyards and openings so your home feels bright and breathable, not dark or stuffy.
Especially for joint and extended families – we plan guest, male, female and family zones so everyone is comfortable.
5 and 7 marla plots need intelligent planning to avoid wasted corners, long dead corridors, and awkward room sizes.
We design in modern and contemporary styles, but we keep them livable and maintainable, not just “nice for a render”.
As a design–build firm, we know what actually works on site. Our drawings are realistic, buildable, and coordinated.
When clients choose DBL for architectural design, they’re usually looking for:
If you already have a contractor or plan to build yourself, we can still deliver complete architectural drawings and coordinate up to the level you need.
DBL is a full-service design–build firm. You can hire us only for architectural design, or for both design and construction, depending on what you need.
Yes. We regularly work with CDA sectors, DHA, Bahria Town, and other societies. We align your design with the relevant bylaws from day one.
We design homes for 5 marla, 7 marla, 10 marla, 1 kanal, and above. Each size has its own planning challenges, and we adapt the design accordingly.
Yes. Many plot owners and investors are based abroad. We can manage the entire design process online with clear communication and shared drawings.
If you only want a basic layout, our House Map Design Services may be a better starting point. You can always upgrade to full architectural design later.
If you own a plot in Islamabad or Rawalpindi and want a home that is well-planned, comfortable to live in, and easier to build, our architectural team would be happy to guide you. Share your plot details, basic requirements, and timeline – we’ll walk you through the options and next steps.