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D.L.E.A

Design Lab for Experimenting Architecture

DLEA is a Chennai based architecture firm focusing on projects ranging from individual houses to urban scale. Our practice offers clients Professional Services in Architecture and Interior Design. The goal of the firm is to practice architecture as a relevant and responsive medium that can accommodate theoretically significant design whilst integrating the latest methodologies of architectural design and theory with the realities of construction, real estate and building codes.

Experimentation thrives in man’s blood. Without it, no progress or evolution can ever be perceived. Man has experimented incessantly since his creation in the quest for perfection and to fulfil his visions of a Utopian world. Design Lab for Experimenting Architecture was born with an intent of advancing experimentation and research in the field of architecture, in response to changing socio-economic, political and cultural conditions in the contemporary world.

Best Architects in Chennai

Get your Dream home / project sculpted by the hands of one of the best architects in Chennai. We understand every requirement carefully and work with every detail to bring out the best in class design output.

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Run by Award Winning best architects in Chennai, we offer a wide range of architectural services. Our working style makes us one of the top architects in Chennai and one of the best Interior Designers in Chennai and all over Tamil Nadu.

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OUR PORTFOLIO

We have extensive projects on our portfolio.

How We Work 

Client Study + Site Study

We understand our client requirements, Ideas wishes and goals. A detailed study of the site location, orientation, context climatic conditions, wind direction to do climate responsive contextual Architecture.

Concept+Scheme Design

We come up with a unique design Concept that can fit the client ideas and needs. Preparing schematic sketches 3d drawings and models to understand the built and unbuilt spaces. Preparation of corporation drawings.

Space Planning

We listen to clients feedback and interact with the client to fine-tune the Floor plans and spaces. Preparation of furniture drawings to understand the circulation spaces and landscape spaces etc.

Exterior Design

Understanding the exterior facade and play with windows, ventilator, balcony positions to get a unique Elevation Design. Preparing three dimensional (3D) Photo realistic views of the buildings and spaces with actual colors and material finishes.

Finishes and Detailing

Listening to clients feed back and fine tune the elevation . Finalizing the colour combinations and material finishes of the building.

Construction Drawings

Preparation of Working Drawings, Structural Drawings, Electrical and plumbing drawings.

Cost Control

Preparation of BIll of Quantities (BOQ). Forecast of the total Project Budget. Identifying the material suppliers. Selection of vendors and brands to fit the materials for construction in the stipulated Budget.

Team Organising

Identifying the Qualified and experienced Contractors, site supervisors, painters, carpenters, electricians, fabricators etc.

Quality Control

Periodic Site visits with site photographs showing the Construction progress. Checking the drawings and site conditions. Checking the contractor’s material quality. Photographs of the site progress.

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Our team takes over everything, from an idea and concept development to realization. We believe in traditions and incorporate them within our innovations. All our projects incorporate a unique artistic image and functional solutions. Client is the soul of the project and that thinking makes us one of the best architects in Chennai. Our main goal is to illustrate his/hers values and individuality through design.

TESTIMONIALS

Sai Prasad

My Experience with Dhayanath/DLEA in a single sentence: A highly competent and thorough architect at a reasonable price.

Before hiring Dhayanath, I researched and looked around and talked to architect firms in Chennai. After completion of the project with him and I am very happy that I made the right choice by going with DLEA.

These are my reasons from my experience with Dhayanath.

1. Subject Matter Expertise: Dhayanath is very competent. He listened very patiently to all my needs, guided me in the right aspects. He could have taken the easy route and just given me whatever I wanted, instead he intervened wherever necessary by giving reasons as to why certain thing should not be implemented. This comes from experience and since designing is a critical phase, we need the architect to be objective and being straight forward wherever necessary are criteria which Dhayanath without doubt meets.

2. Detailed and thoroughness: The final product which he gave me, he covered everything in absolute detail. Electrical, layout, Plumbing, working drawings. In general, Architects give you floor plan and many are not competent enough to get into the depth which Dhayanath goes. Rather than taking my word, you can experience it yourself, When you meet him for the initial meeting, ask for working drawings of his previous projects. You will be amazed by the thoroughness.

3. Reasonable Pricing: From the many firms I spoke to, Dhayanath was the most reasonable pricing I found.

4. Humbleness: Dhayanath has zero attitude and sat patiently with me many times and worked out whatever requirement was to be addressed.

Side Note: Dhayanath in addition to Architectural services, also advised me and gave info on many other things related to construction. Example: Alternatives to outside flooring, good vendors with regards to plumbing. All for no extra charge.

As a house owner, we want to shop and compare for almost everything, what I highly recommend is even if you already have any one in mind, definitely take a meeting with him. I say with absolute confidence that Dhayanath is going to be a perfect fit for the level of competency and the price range.

Janani Parthiban

I would like to personally thank AR. G. DHAYANANTH, M.ARCH, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, DLEA (Design Lab for Experimenting Architecture) team for taking us through a very exciting journey in designing our new home at Chennai. Once we spoke and began the project from designing, everything that we desired in our new home was made a reality as we consulted with expert design professional like him. The personal attention that we received from him, our move was made easy. The timetable for designing the home is challenging and the cooperation that we received from him is outstanding.

I can remember discussing with Mr. Dhayananth about our desire for a dream home while he was on a pilgrimage tour, and the design we would like. Mr. Dhayananth said, “I have the perfect design plan for you.” He is undoubtedly correct and he made it happen.

DLEA company treated us the client with respect, class and dignity, and we are very thankful that they took time to personally tender to our needs. DLEA extended the support starting from visit to plot, nominal budgetary proposal for Architectural support, locating the correct builder using Techno Commercial Proposal, getting approval for Patta, Building design (Although this is not Mr. Dhayananth Scope). Those particular qualities that he and his DLEA team demonstrated made the process a wonderful experience. Mr. Dhayananth is honest and professional. He is very reliable and he represented the company with executive class. We are honored that DLEA is our representative in the development of our house at Chennai. Their team has been right there for us whenever we needed suggestions and clarifications. We, appreciate all the help they have given us, and continue to do so. The quality of representation and the attention to detail from the beginning of the process to the finished product has been remarkable.

Our family has always been impressed with DLEA that took the personal touch and the “family way” into their approach. The workmanship by Mr. Dhayananth is detailed and of high quality. His continued support is greatly appreciated. Needless to say, we are very happy that we decided to have DLEA be our “family” architect. We salute to their dedication to our project.

Mr. Dhayananth displays matured thought and action commensurate with his Architectural knowledge & professional experience. He demonstrated his commitment towards remarkable support on resolving any kind of issues timely with his strong engineering knowledge and crystal clear communication. He had an inherent ability to understand the critical importance of quality servicing to customers like me.

He exhibits an altruistic benevolence in dealing with customers and showed dignified respect. He is absolutely dependable to shoulder any responsible task in the building design with adjustable flexible psyche.

I wish Mr. Dhayananth all the best in all his future endeavors.

Vara C

First of all, we would like to Thank Dhayananth the principal architect of D.L.E.A Chennai and his team for making the entire journey of building our home a memorable one with beautiful memories. After a great search of architects in google, we ended up with DLEA, with lots of hesitation. But after the first meet we felt confident that Dhayananth was the perfect architect for our dream home. He did a wonderful job listening to our vision for our dream home and bringing it to life. He made the entire planning, elevation design and construction process in a very pleasant manner. He is very knowledgeable, reliable, dedicated, highly efficient, well-organized, totally honest, and entirely supportive and thoughtful of our ideas. He was very professional and promising in delivering the project on time. Even in the lockdown period he managed to continue the work. He is hugely commited in getting the materials at competitive price to fit in the budget. Building a home which is highly unique is my lifetime dream. We are extremely satisfied with his work and would recommend him to anyone looking to have a unique home designed. “Without any hesitation we will give him a call, If the time ever comes where we are building another home” We wishing you SUCCESS in everything you do! Good luck!

Vinoth Kanagaraj

We were little perplexed to choose a right Architect firm to construct our Dream Home and we found DLEA from google and some instinct in us made to choose DLEA and we met Dhayananth at his office and he gave a detailed explanation about their Architecture services and construction process which exactly aligned with all our expectations. We were moved by his courteous behavior and his transparent nature. We felt comfortable and confident to move further.

We avail Architecture Services and Project Management. He listens to our requirements carefully and wherever feasible tries to accommodate those requirements and also explains in simple terms wherever it’s not feasible and does not often get into the technical jargons with the customers. His team is professional and gets the changes incorporated taking all the points into consideration. He is very professional and provided excellent support during design stages

Every small design idea was discussed in detail and made sure the best possible design was churned out taking into consideration all stakeholders, thereby utilizing the space effectively (The Deck, Entrance courtyard with skylight, Pergola to name a few).

I recommend them for their Design Ideas, Quality of work and their affordability. We are through the excellent journey of our building construction and I believe it gives us our abode of happiness the way we expected.

About Principal Architect

Ar.G.Dhayananth - dlea Principal Architect

AR. G. DHAYANANTH, M.ARCH

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

• Under-graduate : School of Architecture & Planning, Anna University,
Chennai; (B.Arch 2002-2007)
• Internship : Third Space Architecture Studio,
Belgaum(2005-2006)
• Post-graduate : School of Architecture & Planning, Anna University, chennai, & Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany; (M.Arch (General) 2011-2013)

About Dhaya

Born and brought up in the earthiness of the down south, at Thanjavur, the city of temples, the land of tradition and cultural glory, he grew up watching this tradition, detailing, and simply, the way of life. His childhood experiences are etched in his memory as special and memorable characters. With a cultural foothold as this, his fascination for sports transformed him into an aspiring athlete, instilling within the qualities of a true sportsman, punctuality, sportsmanship, discipline and speed. Moving forward with this substance, academics offered graduation from the School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, a post-graduation, in collaboration with Germany, which gave him international exposure and made him the top architects in Chennai. This was where the roots of thought DLEA began, from experiencing diverse cultures and background, experimenting on the culturally evolved Indian built spaces and planning ahead of the present, to evolve contextual yet internationally competitive structures on a global scale, and performing this experimentation constantly. His professional training at Third Space Architecture Studio, experience as a Junior Architect at SPA Designs and project architect at Oasis Design Inc., New Delhi has transformed him into a successful practising one of the best architects in Chennai. He has vast experience in designing an individual house to urban design projects. His experience in a wide range of projects is indeed an asset to DLEA.

An award winning architect and a Jury member, Grand Stand Awards, Acetech, held at Chennai Trade Centre on 15th July 2022

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