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.
