Top architects in Islamabad (2026).
Islamabad has hundreds of architects, from one-person studios to multi-office architecture firms. This guide lists eight architecture firms in Islamabad worth knowing in 2026, what each is known for, and what to check before you hire one for a house, a commercial building or an interior.
Eight architecture firms in Islamabad worth knowing.
Listed in no particular order. Every firm has a different mix of residential, commercial and interior work, so shortlist two or three and compare finished projects, not renders.
1. Archentire
An architecture, design consultancy and town planning practice with offices in Islamabad and Mississauga, Canada. Its portfolio runs from homes and hospitality to cultural buildings.
- Based in: Islamabad
- Known for: Contemporary architecture and town planning
2. ArcoDesk
An Islamabad team of architects, designers and engineers that handles architecture, interior design, planning, construction and project management under one roof.
- Based in: Islamabad
- Known for: Design through to construction
3. CITE Architecture Planning and Design Group
An architecture, planning and design group with an Islamabad office at the I&T Centre in G-8/1.
- Based in: G-8/1, Islamabad
- Known for: Architecture and planning
4. Pyramids Consulting Engineers
A well-known Islamabad practice that pairs architecture with engineering and building services for commercial and residential clients.
- Based in: Islamabad
- Known for: Architecture with in-house engineering
5. Talha Shahid Architects & Associates
A team of young architects in F-8/3 working on commercial, educational, landscape and community projects across Pakistan.
- Based in: F-8/3, Islamabad
- Known for: Commercial and educational buildings
6. Koncept Design Studio
An architecture and design studio based in Masco Plaza in Blue Area, G-7/2.
- Based in: Blue Area (G-7/2), Islamabad
- Known for: Architecture and design
7. ARA Designs
An Islamabad architecture and interior design team, led by architects with design experience in the Gulf, focused on spaces that are comfortable, modern and sustainable.
- Based in: Islamabad
- Known for: Architecture and interiors together
8. Jamshaid Khan Architect & Associates
An architecture and design practice working since 2007, with offices in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar.
- Based in: Islamabad (and 3 other cities)
- Known for: Multi-city architecture practice
How to choose an architect in Islamabad.
Start with the building type. A firm that designs offices and plazas works differently from one that mostly designs 1-kanal houses, so ask for three finished projects like yours.
Ask what the fee covers. Some architects charge for drawings only; others include structural design, approval drawings for CDA or the housing society, interiors and site supervision. Get the scope in writing, stage by stage.
Before you pay for a design, price the build with our free construction cost calculator and check the society with our illegal housing societies checker.
Checklist before you sign
- Registration. Ask for the architect’s Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) registration.
- Approval drawings. Confirm who prepares and submits drawings to CDA or the society.
- Fee by stage. Concept, design development, approvals, construction drawings and supervision, each priced.
- Site visits. How many visits are included during construction.
- Your files. Who keeps the drawings and CAD files when the project ends.
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Who are the best architects in Islamabad?
It depends on the project. For a house, shortlist architects with finished homes in your sector or society; for a commercial building, firms with plazas or offices already built. The eight architecture firms in this guide are a good place to start.
How much does an architect charge in Islamabad?
Fees vary by firm and scope. Many architects quote a percentage of construction cost or a rate per square foot, and design-only fees are lower than design plus site supervision. Ask every firm for an itemised, stage-by-stage quote.
Do I need an architect for CDA or society approval?
Building plans submitted to CDA or a housing society are normally prepared by a registered architect, with structural drawings from an engineer. Check your society’s current rules before you start.
What is the difference between an architect and a construction company?
An architect designs the building and prepares the drawings; a construction company builds it. Some firms offer both. See our guide to construction companies in Islamabad.
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