I'm looking for an architect with experience in designing modern, mixed-use buildings. This structure will house both retail stores and office spaces, with a contemporary architectural style. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proficient in modern architectural design - Experience in designing mixed-use buildings - Knowledge of retail and office space requirements - Strong communication skills for client consultation. # ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BRIEF ## Vastu-Compliant Mixed-Use Vertical Paint House **(Appointment of Freelance Architect / Architectural Designer)** --- ## 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW The client intends to develop a **Vastu-compliant mixed-use vertical building** that integrates commercial, office, residential, and recreational functions within a compact semi-urban plot. The core residential intent is to create a **"vertical paint house"**—a contemporary interpretation of an independent Maharashtrian bungalow stacked vertically, not a conventional apartment building. The project demands strong architectural clarity, disciplined planning, cultural sensitivity, and high-quality spatial experience. --- ## 2. PROJECT LOCATION * **Location:** Vaduj, Maharashtra, India * **Context:** Semi-urban setting with predominant residential fabric and strong cultural character * **Access:** South-facing primary road and an open/common road on the East --- ## 3. PROJECT TYPE & CONFIGURATION * **Building Type:** Mixed-use development * **Configuration:** Ground Floor + 3 Upper Floors + Semi-open Terrace * **Primary Uses:** * Commercial * Office / Workspaces * Luxury Residential (Vertical Duplex Concept) * Recreational & Amenity Spaces --- ## 4. SITE DETAILS (AS PER PROVIDED DRAWING) ### Plot Dimensions *(All dimensions in millimetres)* * Front width (South): **8138 mm** * Plot depth (West side): **20452 mm** * Effective buildable depth: **18897 mm** * Front setback / offset: **1555 mm** * Front road width: **5000 mm** * East side: Common road ### Orientation * Front road: **South-facing** * East side: **Open / Common road** * North & West sides: **Adjacent properties (blocked)** * True North: **As indicated in provided drawing (~74° rotation)** --- ## 5. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK * Design shall comply with **Vaduj Municipal / Local Development Control Regulations**, including: * Permissible FSI * Setbacks * Height restrictions * Fire & life safety norms * No fixed FSI or height has been imposed at this stage. The designer is expected to: * Study applicable bye-laws * Propose a **fully compliant architectural solution** --- ## 6. PARKING REQUIREMENTS * Parking provisions to strictly follow local municipal norms * The following may be explored: * One car parking (basement or stilt, if feasible) * Adequate two-wheeler parking * Commercial parking for shop users * Parking planning must: * Be efficient and rational * Not compromise residential privacy or experience --- ## 7. FLOOR-WISE FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ### 7.1 GROUND FLOOR – COMMERCIAL * Entirely commercial use * Retail shops facing the **South road** * Active street frontage with visual transparency * Dedicated provision for signage * Toilets and services to be **kept away from North-East zones** * Fully **Vastu-compliant planning** --- ### 7.2 FIRST FLOOR – OFFICE / WORKSPACES * Office / studio / co-working type spaces * Flexible internal planning * Emphasis on: * Natural daylight * Cross-ventilation * Calm, professional environment --- ### 7.3 SECOND & THIRD FLOORS – RESIDENTIAL (CORE DESIGN INTENT) **Residential configuration is fixed and non-negotiable.** * One luxury residential unit per floor * Duplex-style vertical residence connected internally #### Bedroom Distribution: * First residential level: **1 Bedroom** * Second residential level: **2 Bedrooms** * Total: **3-bedroom vertical home** #### Residential Design Intent: * Residences must **not read or function as apartments** * Each home should feel like an **independent bungalow stacked vertically** * Mandatory features include: * Private verandahs / sit-outs * Large balconies capable of holding plants and small trees * Strong indoor–outdoor spatial connection * High levels of natural light, ventilation, and privacy * Integration of **Tulsi Vrindavan** as a cultural and spiritual element --- ### 7.4 FOURTH FLOOR – SEMI-OPEN TERRACE & AMENITIES * Swimming pool (Vastu-compliant location) * Gym / fitness area * Play / activity space * Store room * Seating and social zones * Pergolas, landscaping, and open-to-sky areas --- ## 8. VASTU SHASTRA REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY) Design must strictly adhere to Vastu principles: * Main entrances: **East / North** * Living spaces: **North / East** * Kitchen: **South-East** * Master bedroom: **South-West** * Toilets: **West / North-West** * Swimming pool / water body: **North-East** * Maximum openness: **North & East** * Heavy services and loads: **South & West** Non-compliance with Vastu requirements will be considered unacceptable. --- ## 9. ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE & AESTHETIC INTENT * Avoid box-type or generic massing * Express the idea of a **vertical bungalow / paint house** * Contemporary interpretation of **traditional Maharashtrian residential architecture** * Architectural elements encouraged: * Verandahs * Deep chajjas * Jalis / screens * Layered façades * Material palette to be: * Earthy * Natural * Context-sensitive * Warm, inviting, and well-articulated lighting strategy --- ## 10. LANDSCAPE & NATURE INTEGRATION * Integration of trees within terraces and balconies * Vertical landscaping strategies * Planting logic: * Smaller plants on North & East * Taller and denser vegetation on South & West * Tulsi Vrindavan to be treated as a significant design element --- ## 11. SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS (DESIRABLE) * Rainwater harvesting * Solar panels (preferably South / South-West orientation) * Passive cooling and shading strategies * Climate-responsive façade design --- ## 12. DESIGN SCOPE EXPECTED FROM DESIGNER The appointed designer shall provide: * Concept design and massing studies * Vastu-compliant floor plans * Sections and elevations * Terrace and amenity layouts * Landscape integration concept * Presentation-ready drawings in PDF format * *(Optional)* Basic 3D views for spatial understanding --- ## 13. DESIGN STAGE REQUIRED * Concept Design + Schematic Design only * Detailed working drawings are **not required** at this stage --- ## 14. ELIGIBILITY – WHO SHOULD APPLY * Freelance architects * Architectural designers * Professionals with prior experience in: * Residential projects * Mixed-use developments * Working knowledge of Vastu-compliant planning preferred --- ## 15. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested designers must submit: * Portfolio (PDF or web link) * Relevant project experience * Brief design approach specific to this site * Estimated timeline for concept delivery * Fee proposal --- ## 16. PROJECT OBJECTIVE To deliver a **distinctive, Vastu-aligned, nature-integrated mixed-use building** in Vaduj that offers a true **vertical paint house living experience**, transcending the conventional apartment typology while remaining practical, buildable, and contextually rooted. --- **End of Design Brief**