Master Planning & Landscape Design
Available across Kerala
We design master plans and landscapes that connect buildings with nature, solve tough site challenges, and make outdoor spaces work for how people actually use them.
Pricing Guide
Residential Landscape & Hardscape Design
Context & Concept
- Site Analysis: Study of topography, existing vegetation, and sun-path to determine shading and zoning.
- Design Narrative: Creation of mood boards and sketches to define themes like Tropical Modern or Traditional.
- Zoning Layout: Allocation of functional zones including arrival courts, private decks, utility yards, and water bodies.
Detailed Development
- Grading & Levels: Grading plans to manage slopes and levels ensuring natural water runoff and soil stability.
- Hardscape Details: Technical drawings for retaining walls, driveways, pergolas, and outdoor seating areas using local stone.
- Planting Palette: Selection of native species suited to the micro-climate, focusing on low maintenance.
Visualization & Services
- 3D Renders: Photorealistic views showcasing the landscape design under day and night lighting conditions.
- Lighting Layout: Strategic placement of ambient and accent lighting such as bollards and uplighters.
- Service Planning: Integration of irrigation lines, drainage channels, and outdoor electrical points.
Commercial & Institutional Master Planning
Feasibility & Terrain
- Topographical Analysis: Decoding slope and terrain to identify buildable pockets and conservation zones to minimize earth cutting.
- Circulation Design: Planning of internal road networks, parking clusters, and pedestrian pathways accommodating steep gradients.
- Climate Strategy: Orientation of structures to maximize natural ventilation and views while minimizing heat gain.
Master Layout
- Functional Zoning: Placement of key blocks such as reception versus private cottages for operational efficiency.
- Infrastructure Marking: Broad level marking for STPs, water tanks, and transformer yards.
- Ecological Integration: Incorporation of existing natural features like rocks and tree clusters into the design layout.
Visualization & Guidelines
- Aerial Renders: Bird's eye perspective views to visualize the scale and flow of the campus.
- Design Guidelines: Definition of roof slopes, material palettes, and height restrictions for a cohesive architectural look.
- Phasing Roadmap: Strategic plan for developing the site in phases to manage construction logistics.
About Master Planning & Landscape Design
We see landscape and master planning as the heart of every project, not just an extra step. Nature isn’t just a background for us - it’s the starting point. Every site, whether in the heart of a city or tucked away in the hills, gets our full attention, balancing design discipline with hands-on problem solving.
What We Actually Do
- Master plans for campuses, hospitals, resorts, public spaces, and private homes
- Solve tough site challenges like steep slopes or chaotic urban settings
- Tie architecture and nature together, so you feel like the outdoors is part of your space
How We Work
- Urban studies background means I get the big picture and the tiny details: traffic flow, human-centric outdoor spaces, and how people actually use places
- We obsess over circulation, sightlines, and that feeling you get when a space just “works”
- Always looking for ways to create immersive landscape experiences, not just pretty views
Some Real Projects
- "Take A Break" rest stop in Kerala: calming lawns, winding paths, a breather from highway madness
- Hospital in the hills: terrain-responsive master plan, tiered parking, buildings that hug the slope instead of fighting it
- Vagamon resort: cottages on stilts, stone walls from the land itself, trying to “touch the clouds”
- Coconut Cove: kept the coconut grove as the main event, layered gardens and winding stairs for constant nature moments
We’re happiest when a place feels like it belongs - not forced, not generic, but shaped by the land and the people who use it.
Meet your Expert
AUS Architecture
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My Story
We’re AUS Architecture, two folks with totally different styles. One calm, one wild - it works, trust us. We’ve built stuff in New York, now we’re all about Bangalore and Kerala. Architecture, for us, is a story - sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it’s magic. We geek out over construction details and love sharing ‘Craftsman Tales’ from the site. If you want design with a bit of chaos, a bit of poetry, and a lot of heart, that’s us.
My Work
All-in-one Design Services - We do master planning, architectural design, and interiors - from luxury resort architecture to homes.
Design With Balance - We use an analytic matrix design approach to make sure spaces look good and work well for your needs.
Specialists in Hospitality & Healthcare - We get human-centric hospital design and know how to make places feel welcoming and healing.
Hands-on Project Management - We're not just planners, we’re craftsman-driven construction doers, always on site, making sure things run smooth.
Inspired by Local Context - Kerala-inspired interiors and city vibes - we respect local traditions and the people who build them.
