Insights & Ideas
Architecture, design, and the honest details of building well in Indore and Madhya Pradesh.
A room-by-room floor-wise guide for 20x50, 25x50, and 30x50 ft plots in Indore. Covers duct shaft placement, staircase position, wall construction logic, utility area placement, and what each plot size can realistically support across three floors.
Most families building a home in Indore have a Vastu brief before the drawings start. This guide explains exactly how Studio23 documents Vastu requirements, tests them against the site, and resolves conflicts without compromising the plan.
A straight-talking guide to green home design in Indore: what actually works for the Composite climate zone, which materials make sense, rainwater harvesting rules, IGBC vs GRIHA certification, and why these decisions must be made at the drawing stage.
Most people in Indore start looking for an architect the same way they would look for a plumber. This guide covers COA verification, fee structures, the 7 stages of work, 12 questions to ask, and the red flags that should stop you.
Indore has two planning authorities, IDA and IMC, each with its own portal, timeline, and rules. This guide covers jurisdiction, ABPAS-2 submission, FAR and setback rules under the 2025 amendment, fees, documents, and the real consequences of building without approval.
Confused between an architect and a civil engineer? This guide explains what each professional does, where their legal responsibilities begin and end in India, and which one you actually need before the first brick goes down.
A straight-talking guide to turnkey construction in Indore: what it costs in 2026, how architect-led differs from contractor-led, and the five questions to ask before you sign anything.
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