Architectural Services

Architectural design is the process of turning what a plot or a building can become into a design that works and looks the part. In the architectural projects MRH Insaat carries out across Manavgat and Antalya, we bring together the daily habits of the people who will use the space, the zoning status of the plot and the local climate, and design places that are genuinely liveable. On housing, villas, workplaces and mixed use buildings alike, we put both visual identity and everyday practicality first at every stage of the design. Architectural design should look past today's needs too, and take a longer view of how the building will be used over the years.

How does the design process work?

Architectural design begins with a review of the plot's zoning status and the floor rights attached to it. A preliminary design follows, and the plan layout, the facade and the flow of the interior are revised in line with what the client asks for. Factors such as the orientation of the plot, its relationship to neighbouring parcels and the view are also reflected in the design decisions at this stage. We check in with the client at regular intervals throughout, to make sure the design keeps matching what they expect. Once the preliminary design is approved, it is developed into a full working design and detail drawings ready for construction.

How is function balanced against appearance?

A good architectural design is not only visually striking, it also answers the everyday needs of the people who use it. Room layout, the direction that brings in daylight, circulation space and storage are planned alongside the visual decisions. The floor rights and height limits set in the zoning plan also shape the boundaries the design has to work within. For the facade materials and colour palette we take an approach that reflects the building's own character while sitting well within the local surroundings. Material choices are weighed alongside the visual decisions too, for both durability and ease of upkeep.

Which documents are needed?

Preparing an architectural design calls for the title deed, the zoning status document and, where a building already stands, its existing records. For urban renewal projects a risk assessment and the existing floor rights are also brought into the process. When these documents are complete from the start, the path from preliminary design to permit moves faster, and coordination with the contracting and engineering teams can start earlier too. Because gaps in these documents can slow the process down, we confirm every record is current and correct before applying.

Why does coordination with engineering matter?

An architectural design alone is not enough, it has to move forward in step with structural, mechanical and electrical engineering. Because the architecture and engineering teams at MRH Insaat work through the same process together, a design decision that clashes with the load bearing system is caught and corrected early. That coordination cuts down on the revisions that can otherwise surface once construction is under way, and it makes both the timeline and the budget more predictable. This joint work matters most on a multi storey building or one with a complex structural system, where it secures the design's buildability from the outset.

What determines the cost?

The scope and cost of an architectural service depend on the size of the building, its intended use (residential, commercial or mixed), the level of design detail and how many revisions are needed. A villa or another custom design can take longer to detail, while a standard housing project usually moves through the process faster. Where an additional service such as interior design is requested, that scope is agreed up front and built into the budget too. Leaving some flexibility for unforeseen changes that can surface during design also helps the process run smoothly.