Q1: Who are the best architects in Lucknow for large scale projects?

Lucknow has several capable practices, and the right one depends on your project type. A+UD specializes specifically in large scale work: hotels, resorts, institutions, industrial facilities and housing. Our portfolio includes Bardibas Resort in Nepal, Navodaya Vidyalaya in Karnataka, the Jeevandeep Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences in Bhadohi and Intimate Flexipack Pvt Ltd in Varanasi. For projects of this scale, look for completed institutional and hospitality work, a multidisciplinary in-house team and structured project management, and ask to see drawings, not just renders.

Q2: Who is the founder of A+UD?

A+UD was founded in 2018 by Ar. Shikhar Singh, who leads the practice as Principal Architect from the firm's studio in Vibhuti Khand, Lucknow. Under his leadership, A+UD has grown into a multidisciplinary team of 12+ professionals and completed 70+ projects across India and Nepal, spanning hospitality, institutional, industrial and residential work. He remains personally involved in the design direction of every project the studio takes on. You can connect with him on LinkedIn or reach the studio at mail@aplusud.in.

Q3: What services does A+UD provide?

Four core services: architectural design and consultancy including professional drawings, structure drawings and approvals support, interior design covering materials, finishes and furniture detailing, landscape design for hardscape and softscape, and urban design and master planning for townships and campuses. Most large projects engage us across all four so the design reads as one coordinated whole.

Q4: What does it cost to hire an architect in Lucknow?

Architectural fees in India are typically structured either as a percentage of the estimated project cost or as a rate per square foot of built-up area, depending on project type and scope of services. Simple consultancy costs less than full-scope design with site supervision. At A+UD, we quote fees after a discovery discussion so the proposal reflects your exact scope, site and timeline. There is no charge for the first conversation.

Q5: How long does the design process take?

As a general guide: a residence takes 6 to 10 weeks from brief to complete working drawings, institutional and hospitality projects take 3 to 6 months depending on approvals and scale. Construction timelines are separate and depend on the contractor and site conditions. We share a stage-wise programme with every proposal so you know what happens when.

Q6: How does the design process at A+UD work?

Five stages. First, a discovery conversation about your brief, site and budget. Second, concept design with spatial planning and a clear design direction. Third, design development with drawings, materials and 3D views. Fourth, approval and construction documentation. Fifth, design supervision support during execution. You approve each stage before we move to the next.

Q7: Does A+UD design Vastu compliant buildings?

Yes. We integrate Vastu principles into planning wherever the client requests it, balancing Vastu guidance with functional layouts, climate response and building regulations. Compliance never comes at the cost of good design; the two are reconciled at the planning stage, not patched on later.

Q8: Which cities and regions does A+UD work in?

We are headquartered in Lucknow and work across Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi and Bhadohi, and other Indian states such as Karnataka. We have delivered projects internationally in Nepal. For outstation projects we combine scheduled site visits with a structured remote coordination process, so distance does not dilute design quality.

Q9: Does A+UD handle hotel and resort projects?

Yes, hospitality is one of our core specializations. Bardibas Resort in Nepal is a recent example. Hospitality work at A+UD covers masterplanning, guest experience led architecture, interiors and landscape as a single coordinated design, because a resort succeeds or fails on how those layers work together.

Q10: Does A+UD take up institutional projects like schools, colleges and hospitals?

Yes. Institutional design is a major part of our portfolio, including Navodaya Vidyalaya in Karnataka and the Jeevandeep Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences in Bhadohi. We design for daylight, safe movement, statutory norms and long term maintainability, since institutions live with their buildings for decades.

Q11: Can A+UD design industrial facilities and factories?

Yes. Intimate Flexipack Pvt Ltd in Varanasi, Jedux Industries new complex in Lucknow, Chandra Printing Banthra etc are a few examples of our past and current projects. Industrial work demands process-led planning: material flow, machinery layouts, statutory compliance and future expansion are resolved before aesthetics, and then the building is given a face the company is proud of.

Q12: Is A+UD the same as other "A Plus" design firms in Lucknow?

No. A+UD (Architecture Plus Urban Design) is an independent practice founded in 2018 by Ar. Shikhar Singh, based at DLF My Pad, Vibhuti Khand, Lucknow. We are not affiliated with any similarly named firm. When searching for us, use "A+UD" or "A Plus UD", or go directly to www.aplusud.in.

Q13: How do I start a project with A+UD?

Call +91 9696594948, write to mail@aplusud.in, or use the contact form on this website. We begin with a structured discovery conversation about your site, requirements and budget, and follow up with a written proposal. Bring whatever you have: a plot document, a reference image, or just an idea.

Here are some honest answers to the questions clients ask us most often. If yours is not covered, call +91 9696594948 or write to mail@aplusud.in.