Architectural design
Working documentation: from 14 days
Price from 50000 roubles
We develop architectural and construction design solutions for residential and public buildings, creating functional, aesthetically balanced and technically competent architecture that accounts for standards, ergonomics and construction efficiency.
We provide a full range of services for the architectural design of buildings and structures, including the development of concepts, planning solutions and working documentation. We design residential, public and mixed-use facilities, optimizing structures, space-planning solutions and materials. Competent architectural and construction design is the basis for the quality, safety and durability of the future building.
Architectural development: when “beautiful” and “correct” are one solution, not a compromise
The developer, who received beautiful facades and convenient layouts from the architect, but at the first inspection encounters a conflict between the architectural solution and engineering loads or non-compliance with insolation standards, is faced with a choice: redo the architecture or risk rejection during the examination. This scenario is a direct consequence of an approach in which the architectural appearance of a building is designed in isolation from its functional program, engineering structure and regulatory restrictions.
AYU-Project carries out architectural developments of residential and public buildings differently: functionality, engineering correctness and aesthetic solutions are formed in a single logic from the very beginning of work. The developer receives architecture that not only looks, but also works, undergoes examination and does not give rise to installation conflicts on the construction site.
What is architectural development and how does it differ from the AR section of the DD?
Architectural development is a complete creative and technical process of creating an architectural solution for an object: from the initial understanding of the functional program of the building and the formation of a space-planning concept to the detailed elaboration of each architectural element as part of the working documentation. Section AR as part of DD is the final, normatively regulated form for submitting these decisions for examination. Architectural development is broader: it includes the pre-design stage, concept, preliminary design, visualization and is ultimately implemented in the AR section of the design documentation and working documentation stages.
For the construction business, it is fundamentally important to understand this difference: ordering “only section AR” without prior high-quality conceptual work is a common path to expensive rework. That is why AYU-Project conducts architectural development as a continuous process: from setting the task to transferring working documentation to the installation organization.
For which buildings are architectural designs carried out?
Architectural developments are necessary for any capital construction project - regardless of its functional purpose. AYU-Project specializes in designing the architecture of residential and public buildings, as well as objects with complex engineering structures.
Multi-Apartment Residential Buildings (MCD) - the main direction of architectural developments of AYU-Project. Designing a multi-apartment residential building requires the simultaneous solution of several interdependent tasks: the formation of an effective typology of apartments with maximum access to the living space on the building axes, the development of common areas (CP) taking into account the requirements of an accessible environment according to the joint venture 59.13330.2020, the organization of built-in and attached non-residential premises on the first floor, the placement of parking spaces in the underground parking lot - and all this within the framework of regulatory restrictions on insolation of the joint venture 52.13330.2022, fire safety requirements of the joint venture 2.13130.2020 and the requirements of the joint venture 54.13330.2022 “Residential multi-apartment buildings”.
Public buildings with complex engineering structures - office and administrative centers, shopping and shopping and entertainment complexes, educational and medical institutions. Architectural solutions for such facilities are determined by technological requirements for premises, increased loads on supporting structures and strict regulatory requirements for evacuation routes and accessible environments.
Mixed-Use Developments - buildings that combine residential, commercial and public functions in a single volume. The architectural development of a mixed-use complex requires a fine balance between regulatory requirements for each functional part, mutual isolation of pedestrian traffic flows and the economic efficiency of planning solutions.
What is included in the full architectural development cycle?
The full cycle of architectural development is a sequence of design stages, each of which builds on the results of the previous one and forms the initial data for the next. AYU-Project performs all stages in a single technological process:
Pre-design analysis and functional program. We study the GPZU, the design assignment, and regulatory restrictions on the development of the site. We analyze the functional program of the facility: the composition and area of the premises, technology requirements, standardized environmental parameters. The result is the initial conditions within which the architectural concept will develop.
Architectural concept. We develop several fundamental options for volumetric-spatial solutions with enlarged TEI, zoning schemes and planning ideas. At this stage, the customer makes strategic decisions: type of development, number of floors, plan configuration, nature of the facade solution - based on a comparison of options, and not on one proposed solution.
Draft design. We detail the accepted concept to a level sufficient for coordination with the customer and architectural authorities: floor plans with the arrangement of rooms, facades with materials and colors, sections, visualizations. It is at this stage that the architectural solution takes on the form that will form the basis of DD.
Design documentation stage (section AR). We develop section AR in accordance with the requirements of Government Decree of the Russian Federation No. 87 dated 16.02.2008 No. 87 (as amended on 21.10.2025) “On the composition of sections of project documentation and requirements for their content.” The text part contains a description and justification of architectural solutions; graphic - plans, facades, sections, general plan and TEI to the extent necessary to pass state or independent expert review.
Working documentation stage (brand AR by GOST 21.501-2018). We develop a complete set of working documentation: plans with the placement of partitions and reference to construction axes, floor plans, roof plans with slopes, detailed facades, sections with vertical references, detailed drawings of architectural details, finishing layouts, premises finishing sheets, specifications for filling openings. This kit is the working tool of a construction organization on site.
Why is visualization needed in the architectural development of B2B facilities?
Visualization in B2B design is not a presentation tool for the end buyer, but a technical decision-making tool on the side of the client-developer. A three-dimensional model of a building at the preliminary design stage allows the developer to evaluate the facade solution in the context of the surrounding development before the development of working documentation begins, coordinate the architectural appearance with investors and the marketing team, identify planning and facade solutions that require adjustment - and do this on paper, not on the construction site.
AYU-Project performs architectural visualization as an obligatory element of the preliminary design stage: photorealistic exterior renderings, views from the main vantage points, and, if necessary, animated fly-throughs of the facility. Visualization is performed on the basis of an up-to-date three-dimensional model, synchronized with planning and façade drawings, which eliminates discrepancies between the “beautiful picture” and the real project.
How are engineering loads taken into account in architectural design?
An architectural solution developed without taking into account engineering loads and design restrictions inevitably gives rise to conflicts when developing adjacent sections. The height of the technical floor is insufficient to accommodate ventilation and air conditioning systems; spans incompatible with the selected type of floor; facade elements that do not provide technological service areas - all these are typical consequences of isolated architectural design.
AYU-Project builds an architectural design taking into account the loads and engineering structure of the building already at the concept stage: the heights of the premises are consistent with the requirements of engineering systems, the pitch of load-bearing structures is consistent with the planning grid and typology of the premises, the location of technical areas is consistent with the routes of utility lines. Architectural and structural sections are developed in a single coordinate system, which eliminates geometric conflicts when developing QOL, CM and engineering sections.
Regulatory framework for architectural developments
Regulatory compliance of architectural solutions is a prerequisite both for passing the state expert review and for the safe operation of the facility. AYU-Project applies exclusively current editions of regulatory documents, tracking changes in real time.
- Government Decree of the Russian Federation No. 87 dated 16.02.2008 No. 87 (as amended on 21.10.2025) “On the composition of sections of project documentation and requirements for their content” - composition and content of section AR;
- GOST 21.501-2018 “Rules for the implementation of working documentation for architectural and structural solutions” - registration of WD brand AR;
- GOST R 21.101-2020 “Basic requirements for design and working documentation”;
- SP 54.13330.2022 “Residential multi-apartment buildings” - requirements for planning solutions for apartment buildings;
- SP 118.13330.2022 “Public buildings and structures”;
- SP 52.13330.2022 “Natural and artificial lighting” - calculation of insolation and illumination;
- SP 59.13330.2020 “Accessibility of buildings and structures for people with limited mobility”;
- SP 2.13130.2020 - fire safety requirements for space-planning solutions;
- SP 42.13330.2016 "Urban planning. Planning and development of urban and rural settlements” - regarding the placement of buildings on the site and the distances between them;
- Federal Law No. 384-FZ “Technical regulations on the safety of buildings and structures”;
- Federal Law No. 169-FZ “On architectural activity in the Russian Federation.”
Why does a construction business order architectural developments from AYU-Project?
AYU-Project is an external design and engineering department for developers, general contractors and technical customers with 16 years of experience in designing residential, public and industrial facilities across Russia. By ordering architectural developments from AYU-Project, a construction company receives not an isolated architectural section, but a technically coordinated solution as part of the complete DD.
Architecture consistent with design and engineering. Architectural solutions are developed in the same coordinate system with the structural and engineering sections: column sections, floor marks and layout of technical areas are taken into account already at the stage of forming the planning grid. Installation conflicts are resolved on paper, not on the construction site.
Visualization as part of the workflow, not a separate service. A three-dimensional model of the facility accompanies the project from concept to design documentation and serves as a tool for coordinating solutions between architects, designers and the client, and not just as marketing material.
Documentation that passes examination the first time. The composition and content of the AR section are formed with a focus on the requirements of state or independent expert review: the current regulatory framework, the full volume of text and graphic parts, correct technical specifications and measures for an accessible environment.
Fixed terms and costs. A delay in the architectural section shifts the entire production schedule - we assume financial responsibility for meeting contractual deadlines.
Cost and procedure for ordering architectural designs
The cost of architectural developments is determined by the functional purpose and scale of the object, its number of floors and area, the composition of the stages being developed (concept, DD, WD or full cycle) and the presence of visualization requirements. When ordering architectural and structural sections simultaneously under a single contract, a reduction in the total cost is provided.
To prepare a commercial proposal, leave a request: indicate the type and purpose of the object, area and number of floors, availability of state planning and design tasks. We prepare a commercial proposal within one working day. Initial consultation is free. We work across Russia remotely.
How to order architectural development
- Prepare the initial data
GPZU or situational plan, type and purpose of the facility, area and number of floors, design assignment or conceptual materials (if any). - Leave a request - initial consultation is free
Fill out the form on the website or call: +7 (383) 375-73-77. Indicate the composition of the stages of interest: concept, DD, WD or full cycle. - Receive a Commercial Proposal Within 1 Business Day
The CP contains the price, terms and scope of work for each stage. If you order architectural and structural sections at the same time, you will receive a discount. - Agree on the terms of reference and sign the contract
The contract fixes the scope of work, cost and terms with financial responsibility for their compliance. - Go through development stages with intermediate approvals
Concept → preliminary design → DD (section AR) → WD (brand AR). Each stage is agreed upon before moving on to the next. - Get ready-made documentation
PDF + DWG, if necessary - a paper copy with signatures and seals. The documentation is ready for examination or transfer to a construction organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Architectural development is a full cycle of creating an architectural solution for a facility, including concept, preliminary design, visualization and development of the AR section in the PD and RD stages. Architecture and construction solutions (AS) is a complex term that combines the architectural section (AR) and the structural section (KR) within the PD. Architectural development typically precedes and includes the formation of the AR section, which then becomes part of the AS.
Yes, we work with ready-made client concepts. In this case, the first stage is to analyze the existing sketch for compliance with regulatory requirements, design restrictions and the functional program of the facility. If necessary, we make adjustments and agree on a revised solution with the client before the development of the PD stage begins.
Yes. Designing an apartment building with underground parking is one of the key areas. The architectural solution of such facilities requires special elaboration of the underground part: the organization of exits and ramps, the separation of pedestrian and car flows, the layout of parking spaces in compliance with regulatory requirements for the width of passages and turning radii.
Yes, we provide architectural visualization as an independent service - for approval with investors, marketing purposes or pre-project assessment. In this case, we will need existing architectural drawings or concept materials.
Yes. AYU-Project designs facilities with any architectural solutions - from standard sectional MKD to buildings with non-linear facades, atriums and mixed structural systems. Non-standard architecture affects the time and cost of development, but not the fundamental feasibility of implementation.
The timing depends on the scale and complexity of the facility. For a typical MKD with an area of up to 10 000 m²: architectural concept - 2-3 weeks, preliminary design with visualization - 3-4 weeks, PD stage (AR section) - 4-6 weeks, RD stage - 5-7 weeks. For large and non-standard facilities - individually. All deadlines are fixed in the contract with financial responsibility for their compliance.
To prepare a commercial proposal you will need: GPZU or situational plan, type and purpose of the facility, approximate area and number of floors, design assignment or functional program (if generated), available conceptual materials. We prepare an offer within one business day. The initial consultation is free.