About KHA
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A few words About us
Kafeel Hussain Associates (KHA) is a multidisciplinary architecture and design consultancy firm specializing in architecture, interior design, landscape planning, infrastructure development, and project execution. KHA provides innovation, sustainability, and high-performance solutions across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors.
With over a decade of experience and a portfolio that spans across Pakistan, Europe, and the Middle East, KHA is known for blending aesthetic elegance with environmental consciousness and structural efficiency. Our dedicated team of architects, designers, and engineers works closely with the clients to turn visionary ideas into meaningful stances that are both practical and inspiring. The core of our practice is a commitment to design excellence, ecological responsibility, and client-focused innovations, making KHA a trusted partner in building the future of sustainable architecture.
I have great love and regard for Mr. Kafeel Hussain, both as a person and as an architect. The relationship goes back to 2004 when I was looking for an architect to design my house. I had met several but when I met Kafeel Hussain I immediately decided to get his services. My house is so beautifully designed that even today after well over 15 years. People stop at our gate to have longer look & take pics.
My house designed with interior by renowned Ar. Kafeel in 1998, Still looks modern and stylish. I really appreciate Kafeel's ideas and cooperation.
I love Kafeel's straight lines, squares & rectangles. But that doesn't mean Kafeel forgets circles.
Process
Initial Programming
Preliminary discussions with the architect to determine the client’s functional needs, general aesthetic goals and projected budgets.
Schematic Design
At the end of the schematic design phase, the architect will present some rough sketches to the owner for approval. These sketches will provide the owner with the opportunity to verify that the architect has correctly interpreted the client’s desired functional relationships between various activities. The sketches will also provide the client with a general indication of the exterior design dialogue.
Design Development
At the end of the design development phase, the architect will provide the client with drafted to-scale drawings that will illustrate the project as it would look when it’s constructed. These drawings will very specifically define the site plan, floor plans and exterior elevations. The client will provide input to the architect as the construction drawings and preliminary cost estimates depend on design development.
Construction Drawing
Based on owner-approved design development drawings, construction drawings are prepared.
When the construction drawings are complete the client will have sufficient information to secure contractor bids and obtain the required permits.
Bidding
Although this phase is a small percentage of the overall architect’s fee it can save the owner a great deal of frustration and expense. Typically the architect can ask the right questions concerning the contractor’s project bids. It is very important to determine if the contractor has overlooked anything on the construction drawings. If this occurs, the contractor will undoubtedly ask for more money when the project is under-way.
Construction Observation
This phase seems to be the most common phase to omit the architect’s involvement, which is unfortunate since it is very difficult for the client to detect deviations from the original construction drawings until it is too
late.
Architecture is not based on concrete & steel and the elements of the soil. It's based on wonder."
~ Libskind
Innovation our Reward
We are a highly focused, efficient and dedicated team who designs big projects. We like the challenge of large ideas and we like the efficacy of small organizations.
Some firms focus on specialized solutions; healthcare, education, space planning, etc., but our firm focuses on projects with a strong Identity component. For us, it is all about Identity. If the brand (or the personal identity of the client, owner or user) is paramount, we are very interested in solving that problem. While this may not apply to back office space, storage warehouses, or detention facilities, it does apply to retail spaces, cultural buildings, corporate projects, and even private residences for the right individuals.
Client Satisfaction our Priority
What the client, and ultimately the user, gets from our way of making architecture is a custom project designed by a team of intimately involved architects and designers. Understanding a client’s image needs is as important as understanding their functional needs. What we get from our way of making architecture is an office that is fun, clients we really like, relationships that matter for the long term and projects in which we take great personal pride.
That is the ultimate reward; designing quality work in a great work environment for individuals and firms we care about and with whom we have a positive working relationship.