Commercial Projects
Commercial architecture serves business objectives. Retail spaces must attract customers and facilitate transactions. Office buildings must accommodate tenants efficiently. Mixed-use developments must balance competing programs. ARKA designs commercial buildings that perform financially while contributing positively to their urban context.
What This Service Includes
Feasibility Analysis
- Site capacity studies
- Regulatory yield analysis
- Program-to-site fit
- Preliminary budget alignment
Commercial Planning
- Tenant mix strategies
- Retail frontage optimization
- Parking and circulation
- Service access planning
Building Design
- Floor plate efficiency
- Core and shell design
- Facade development
- Common area design
Technical Coordination
- Structural systems
- Vertical transportation
- MEP infrastructure
- Fire and life safety
Tenant Coordination
- Shell and core delineation
- Fit-out guidelines
- Signage standards
- Lease documentation support
Approval & Construction
- Authority submissions
- Contractor coordination
- Construction administration
- Project handover
Project Types
Retail Buildings
Shops, showrooms, and retail centers designed for visibility, access, and flexibility—accommodating tenant turnover without structural modification.
Office Buildings
Speculative and build-to-suit office development. Efficient floor plates, adequate core facilities, and flexible planning grids.
Mixed-Use Development
Retail, office, and residential combined. Complex projects requiring careful vertical zoning, separate access systems, and shared parking strategies.
Plazas & Shopping Centers
Multi-tenant retail developments with circulation design, anchor tenant placement, and common area planning that maximize foot traffic.
How ARKA Delivers
Commercial projects require understanding of real estate fundamentals. We design with leasable area efficiency, construction cost, and market positioning in mind. Beautiful buildings that do not perform financially serve no one.
We coordinate with developers' financial models from early design stages. Floor areas, parking ratios, and construction specifications align with pro forma requirements.
Our high-rise expertise includes The Vue—the tallest residential tower in DHA Lahore. We understand vertical construction, structural coordination, and the complexities of mixed-use development.
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