Architectural Design & Master Planning
We translate the investment and spatial vision into architecture and masterplans with a clear identity and project-defined performance objectives.
Service scope
Core deliverables
Masterplans, architectural design, and facade development
Coordinated documentation and approval packages across design stages
What this service strengthensStronger place identityBetter site utilisationCoordinated, scalable design
Technical documentation
Our technical record includes these types of multidisciplinary outputs. Project-sensitive drawings are not published without the applicable usage permission.
- Coordinated architectural Revit models
- Wall, ceiling, and floor plans
- Architectural elevations, sections, and details
- Opening and interface coordination with structure and MEP
Delivery method
From the project brief to coordinated design
- 01
Define the brief and site
Review intended uses, space requirements, site information and supplied project requirements.
- 02
Develop the concept
Develop function, circulation, massing and the architectural or masterplan direction within the agreed scope.
- 03
Coordinate disciplines
Review elevations, sections and openings alongside structural and MEP requirements.
- 04
Prepare stage documentation
Prepare the agreed drawings and details, recording comments needed for further design or submission.
Common questions
How does master planning differ from architectural design?
Master planning addresses uses, circulation and facilities across a site or development. Architectural design develops buildings, spaces, elevations and details. The project scale and scope determine how the two are combined.
Can AYM develop an existing concept or set of drawings?
Existing information can be reviewed to identify what can be retained and what needs revision or coordination. We define the starting stage and required deliverables before developing the design.
What to prepare for our first discussion
A short brief is enough to start. We will confirm which records are needed after understanding your scope.
- Site location, boundaries and available site or survey plan
- Intended uses, space requirements and functional brief
- Available project requirements or authority comments
- Previous concepts or drawings, target budget and programme
From unit count to an effective layout
More units: what changes in circulation and building services?
In a hypothetical building design, an owner proposes another unit on a typical floor. A higher unit count does not establish a better layout: the review must show what the change takes from circulation and service space, how the rooms work, and what other disciplines need to revise.
- Inputs: The functional brief, room uses, versioned plans and area schedules, core and service locations, available site and project requirements, budget limits and design stage.
- Check: Compare the options using the same area definitions. Trace user and service movement, room relationships and doors; review applicable lighting, ventilation, access and escape requirements with the relevant specialists. Identify structural and MEP effects rather than concealing them within a gross area ratio.
- Design action: Record the benefits and constraints of each option. Revise the layout or brief where needed, and coordinate the core and service routes before fixing the design stage. A concept drawing does not establish final compliance or investment viability.
- Closure evidence: Consistent stage drawings, sections and area schedules; a comparison record stating the selection criteria; closed and outstanding coordination comments; and the owner’s decision within their authority.
This original hypothetical example sets no universal permitted unit count or Saudi site requirement. The level of detail and submission pathway depend on the design stage, location, use and relevant authorities.
Structural design · MEP design · Licensing and approvals
Reference: National Manual for Project Management — EXPRO. A method reference for design outputs and coordination. Check the project’s controlled version and applicability; its procedures are not assumed to govern every private contract.
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Discuss your project requirements
Start with the project stage, the decision or output required, and the information available. Your selected service will carry into the form and can be changed.