Calculating Architect Fees: Fees per Square Foot in India Based on the Scale of Charges
Architect fees can be calculated as per the scale of charges defined by the Council of Architecture. The cost of architectural fees varies from 5% of the cost of works for a 0.5 hectares site to up to 7.5% of the cost of works for an individual house. An architect would provide comprehensive design and architectural service however the service will exclude Landscape, Interiors, Signage, etc.
The below scale of charges is referenced from the website of the Council of Architecture, last updated 21/10/15. These are indicative of the manner fees are calculated. However, it is best to understand the scale of charges from the exact project needs as each project is a unique offering.
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Type of Project/ Services |
Scope of Work & Services |
Minimum fees/Reimbursable expenses |
1. Comprehensive Architectural Services |
As described in Comprehensive |
Note: The fees payable in marginal cases in respect |
1.2 All projects other than housing |
As described in Comprehensive |
5 Percent on the cost of works assigned. |
1.2.1 Repetition of the building on the same campus |
As described in Comprehensive |
5 Percent on the cost of works assigned. |
1.2.2 Repetition of the building on the same campus |
As described in Comprehensive |
2.5 percent on the cost of works assigned |
1.2.3 Repetition of the building at a different site |
As described in Comprehensive |
3.5 percent on the cost of works assigned. |
1.3 Site Development [except 1.1 and 1.2] |
As described for Comprehensive |
2.5 Percent on the cost of works assigned. |
1.4 Architectural Conservation/ |
As described for Comprehensive |
7.5 Percent on the cost of works as |
2. Urban Design |
As described for Urban Design/ Urban |
The above fees are subject to a minimum of Rupees 240M. |
3. Interior Architecture/Graphic design and signage |
As described for Interior Architecture in |
7.5 percent on the cost of works assigned |
4. Landscape Architecture |
As described for Landscape Architecture |
7.5 percent on the cost of works assigned |
5. Site visits |
Visits by an Architect/consultant in connection with Project for which commissioned.
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Actual Air/ AC First Class Fare (to & fro), AC Car, Rs. 3M Rs. 1M |
6. Advisory Consultancy |
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All as above at 5 i) (a) plus Rs. 10M per day or part |
7. Documentation and Communication Charges |
Applicable on all professional fee |
10 percent of the professional fees. |
8. Verification and Certification of Contractor’s Bills |
Verification of Contractor’s bills for |
1 percent in addition to the above fees. |
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Explanatory Notes:
When an Architect is engaged to undertake Comprehensive Architectural Services in respect of buildings/ Site Development and/ or Landscape Architectural Services as a follow to an Urban Design/ Urban Renewal Scheme, his professional fee for Comprehensive Architectural Services/ Landscape Architectural Services shall be reduced by 20%.
The current value of M is 1000.
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