Lavanya and Shankar Architects

Lavanya& Shankar Architects an architectural firm based in Chennai has been in the business from 1999.It is headed by a husband and wife team , S.Shankaranarayanan (Shankar) and Lavanya Shankar (Lavanya).Shankar Graduated from Manipal institute of Technology (1991-1996). Did training under Chitale and Son and worked for Naksha, Ar.Savitha Idnani (after completing architecture) and since then has been practicing on his own. Lavanya Graduated from Madras University (1996-2001). Gold medallist with 6th rank in the university. Did training under Architect C.R .Naranarayana Rao. Our firm started as a boutique firm has grown into a full-fledged one. We have a team of young and aspiring professionals employed and we are geared up to take large projects. We are open to try and adapt ourselves to different styles in our designs, according to the trends or according to our client’s requirements. Our design concepts are to create simple and well utilized spaces which are aesthetically appealing. Between us we have divided our professional assignments in such a manner that, Shankar takes up architectural assignments from concept to completion and Lavanya takes up interior design decor and execution. We have our own office space (2000sq ft.) in the heart of Mount road (Anna Salai) with all required infrastructure.We have arrangement/association with reputed firms of architects, through which we have bagged valuable clients.Our associates include: -- Team 2, a firm of architects and structural consultants with headquarters at Bangalore. -- Pradhan Associates a firm of architects and interior designers with headquarters at New Delhi. -- We have a long standing relationship with M/S Somadev Nagesh, structural consultant.We have the blessing and support of Shankar’s father, Mr.R.Sivaraman, Builder who has constructed some land mark buildings in Chennai such as Radisson Hotel, Sanmar Corporate Office, Auras Corporate Centre, Mac Sunny Side (Residential Apartment), Citibank, Club House Road, MAC Commerce Park, and Child Trust Hospital. He is our major support and guides us in computing the project cost estimates and time schedule.The strength of our firm lies in: -- Producing the best aesthetically designed buildings, using our skills in latest technology and developments. -- Knowledge of local rules and regulations for construction in and around Chennai. -- Association with good and expert consultants. -- Contacts with approving authorities and relationship with liaison agencies. -- Knowledge of the latest construction technologies which would prove a boon to the clients who are looking for cost economic solutions. -- Being a one stop solution for all activities starting from the concept to completion, including interiors.Over these years, the firm has completed over 40 projects and over 15 projects are under execution. Some of the main projects/assignments handled by our firm have been put in our websites project page. Our clients are Embassy Group, Alliance, SSPDL, CasaGrande, Akshaya Homes, SreeChaitanya.Kindly contact us for all your requirements of design, construction and developments, especially in and around Chennai.