Architectural design and master planning
Lotuz Studio is an architectural design consultancy based in Da Nang. Alongside the visualization work many clients already know us for, we design homes, hospitality projects and master plans — from concept through to the technical package handed over to the contractor.
- An architectural design consultancy (LLC) with an office in Da Nang
- The handover package lists every drawing item, agreed before signing
- Design and visualization teams under one roof — you see the design early
Building types we design
The size and type of building determine the package contents and the timeline.
Private homes and villas
Townhouses, garden houses and villas on titled land. The design follows the local regulations on building coverage, height and setbacks where the site is located.
Hospitality & resort projects
Resorts, homestays and mid-sized hotels. The focus is on how the buildings relate to the terrain, views and existing landscape.
Commercial and office buildings
Offices, showrooms and retail stores, with a focus on operational function and flexibility to change the layout later.
Site master planning
Laying out functional zones, internal circulation, landscape and amenities across a site — the step that comes before designing each individual building.
Concept and schematic design
Stops at the architectural design with renderings, for investment approval, fundraising or design competitions. Does not include technical construction documents.
Renovation of existing buildings
Surveying existing conditions and designing renovations on the existing structure — often more complex than new-build, because the design is constrained by what is already there.
Inputs and handover package
You provide
- Land documents with a cadastral map or extract
- Site area, boundary dimensions and orientation
- Number of floors and rooms, and the needs of the household or organization
- Your expected construction budget — this figure shapes the design more than you might think
- Local building regulations, if you have already looked into them
Handover package contents
- Design package: floor plans, elevations, sections and renderings
- Technical architectural package: detailed drawings, door schedules and finish materials
- Structural and MEP coordination drawings, within the agreed scope
- Drawing set for the building permit application
- Printed sets in the agreed number, plus digital files in PDF and CAD
Stages and sign-offs
Each stage ends with a sign-off. Major changes made after moving to the next stage always cost far more than adjustments made at the right time.
Site survey and design brief
We discuss your requirements, budget and site constraints. The result is a design brief setting out everything both sides have agreed — the reference point for every later stage.
Architectural design
Functional floor plans and building massing, with renderings to help you visualize it. This is the most important sign-off; once approved, the design is locked.
Technical documentation
Detailed development of the architectural drawings, coordinated with structural and MEP within the agreed scope.
Handover and construction support
Handover of the documentation per the agreed list, plus answering the contractor's questions during construction within the scope of the contract.
Scope of work and what needs a specialist firm
A complete construction package involves many parties. We make clear which parts Lotuz handles and which need a firm licensed for that work, so there are no surprises midway.
Handled by Lotuz
- Architectural concept and schematic design
- Technical architectural documentation
- Masterplan layout on the site
- Design renderings and visualization
- Preparing the drawing set for the permit application
- Coordination with your structural and MEP engineers
Needs a specialist firm or a separate agreement
- Geotechnical and topographic surveys of the site
- Independent review and signing of documents as required by the authorities
- Submitting and following up permit applications with the licensing authority
- Structural and MEP design, if you don't yet have an engineer
- Construction supervision and project management
- Detailed interior design, quoted as a separate item
Capabilities and technology
Lotuz Studio does not rely only on off-the-shelf commercial software. We build our own in-house tools for our own workflow — the practical reason we can shorten timelines and keep pricing stable.
Lotuz.AI — our in-house AI toolkit for Photoshop
Controlled image generation, relighting and resolution upscaling, running directly inside Photoshop. It is a commercial product on public sale at lotuz.ai.
- What you get: a much shorter post-production stage, so we can take on rush requests too
A sync bridge between SketchUp and 3ds Max
An in-house tool that pushes changes from a SketchUp model to a 3ds Max scene while keeping the materials and lighting setup already in place.
- What you get: mid-project design changes do not force a scene rebuild from scratch, so the schedule does not slip
AI image processing that runs on our own workstations
Background removal, selection and edge refinement are processed locally in our office; files are never uploaded to third-party cloud services.
- What you get: unreleased project files never leave our systems
Our own 360 tour management system
We build and manage tours ourselves on krpano, including multi-resolution image tiling so tours open fast even on weak connections.
- What you get: tours you control yourself, with no dependence on a foreign platform subscription
A ten-person team doing the work directly
The person you talk to is the person who does the work. No call center, no coordination middlemen, no handoff to a third party.
- What you get: focused technical feedback from the very first conversation
Multi-format input files
We accept models from SketchUp, Revit, 3ds Max and Rhino, as well as CAD drawings. For projects without a model, 3D modeling is quoted as a separate item.
- What you get: no file conversion needed before sending your documents
How design fees are calculated
The design fee is based on gross floor area and varies with the building type and the scope of documentation you need.
- A formal contract and VAT invoice; payment is made in stages on sign-off of each package.
- Projects outside Da Nang may incur site survey costs, agreed before signing.
FAQ
Does the design fee include structural and MEP?
Does Lotuz handle the building permit application?
Our plot is irregular and on a narrow alley. Can you design for it?
How many design revisions are included?
We're in another province. Can you work remotely?
Do renderings come with the design package?
How long does the documentation take?
Discuss your project
Contact us on Zalo or call us directly. Our office is in Da Nang, and you are welcome to visit and talk in person if convenient.
- A photo of the land title or cadastral map, with the area and boundary dimensions
- Building type and desired number of floors
- Requirements: number of rooms, number of occupants, special functions
- Expected construction budget