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We create well-considered solutions for designing a functional and aesthetic commercial building

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Commercial building design

In 7 days

with 100% compliance

SNiP and GOST standards

We create well-considered solutions for designing a functional and aesthetic commercial building

Full support until the permits are obtained

200+ successfully completed projects

100% compliance with current standards: SNiP, SP, GOST

A team of engineers with 10+ years of experience

Commercial building design

In 7 days

with 100% compliance

SNiP and GOST standards

We create well-considered solutions for designing a functional and aesthetic commercial building

200+ successfully completed projects

A team of engineers with 10+ years of experience

Full support until the permits are obtained

100% compliance with current standards: SNiP, SP, GOST

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Why 98% residents of Kazakhstan order commercial building designs from us

Our advantages

BUDGET SAVINGS

We create designs that save money during construction without compromising quality.

A DESIGN IN 7 DAYS

A well-coordinated design process allows it to be developed in 7-30 days.

HELP WITH PAPERWORK

We will help settle all the paperwork involved in the building permit and the preparation of documents.

WORK STRICTLY TO STANDARDS

All solutions comply with the current SNiP, GOST and other standards. We bear legal responsibility.

ENGINEERS WITH 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Our staff includes architects and engineers who hold permits to work in earthquake-prone zones.

BUILDING DESIGNS WITH 9+-POINT SEISMIC RESISTANCE

We use modern design technologies with a focus on seismic resistance.

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Why 98% residents of Kazakhstan order commercial building designs from us

Our advantages

We create designs that save money during construction without compromising quality.

BUDGET SAVINGS

A well-coordinated design process allows it to be developed in 7-30 days.

A DESIGN IN 7 DAYS

We will help settle all the paperwork involved in the building permit and the preparation of documents.

HELP WITH PAPERWORK

All solutions comply with the current SNiP, GOST and other standards. We bear legal responsibility.

WORK STRICTLY TO STANDARDS

Our staff includes architects and engineers who hold permits to work in earthquake-prone zones.

ENGINEERS WITH 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

We use modern design technologies with a focus on seismic resistance.

BUILDING DESIGNS WITH 9+-POINT SEISMIC RESISTANCE

We will call you back within 3 minutes

Why 98% residents of Kazakhstan order commercial building designs from us

Our advantages

We create designs that save money during construction without compromising quality.

BUDGET SAVINGS

A well-coordinated design process allows it to be developed in 7-30 days.

A DESIGN IN 7 DAYS

We will help settle all the paperwork involved in the building permit and the preparation of documents.

HELP WITH PAPERWORK

All solutions comply with the current SNiP, GOST and other standards. We bear legal responsibility.

WORK STRICTLY TO STANDARDS

Our staff includes architects and engineers who hold permits to work in earthquake-prone zones.

ENGINEERS WITH 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

We use modern design technologies with a focus on seismic resistance.

BUILDING DESIGNS WITH 9+-POINT SEISMIC RESISTANCE

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catalogue of completed commercial building projects

The price is given for developing the design

Area
Number of floors
Dimensions
Number of bedrooms
Project No. 220 Sports complexProject No. 220 Sports complex
Floors: 6
Building area: 3073 m²
230 475 000kzt
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Project No. 1001 SchoolProject No. 1001 School
Floors: 3
Building area: 9507,4 m²
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Project No. 1002 SchoolProject No. 1002 School
Floors: 4
Building area: 10102,52 m²
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Project No. 221 CafeProject No. 221 Cafe
Floors: 1
Building area: 309 m²
23 175 000kzt
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7 - 30

is the average duration of project development

Up to

development project concepts

an unlimited number of revisions to the design

5

options

days

developing a custom design

7 - 30

is the average duration of project development

an unlimited number of revisions to the design

Up to

development project concepts

5

options

days

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We will call you back within 3 minutes

developing a custom design

is the average duration of project development

development project concepts

an unlimited number of revisions to the design

Up to

7 - 30

5

options

days

We will call you back within 3 minutes

functional zones

We shape the layout solutions and the set of rooms, and define the functional zones

Floor plans

At this stage, the architect creates step-by-step plans of the building with dimensions and furniture arrangement

01.

03.

siting the building on the plot

At this stage, the architect positions the future building in accordance with all codes and regulations

layout in 3D

Created for those who find it easier to perceive space in a three-dimensional representation

02.

04.

Project in cross-section

On such a plan you can see the location of the building's elements. This will help determine the layout

3D panorama visualisation

Created for those who find it easier to perceive space in a three-dimensional representation

05.

07.

building facades

This stage is needed for carrying out the work quickly and obtaining the permits to implement the project

explanatory note

Needed to clarify important points and present the overall picture of the development

06.

08.

the building's foundation

Foundation design is necessary to protect the building from subsidence, cracks and so on

final specification

All work and the final documentation must be approved by the client

09.

11.

working drawings and details

At this stage, working drawings of all the building's structures are provided

utility networks

They constitute the life support system of a building or structure

10.

12.

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functional zones

We shape the layout solutions and the set of rooms, and define the functional zones

01.

siting the building on the plot

At this stage, the architect positions the future building in accordance with all codes and regulations

02.

Project in cross-section

On such a plan you can see the location of the building's elements. This will help determine the layout

05.

building facades

This stage is needed for carrying out the work quickly and obtaining the permits to implement the project

06.

the building's foundation

Foundation design is necessary to protect the building from subsidence, cracks and so on

09.

working drawings and details

At this stage, working drawings of all the building's structures are provided

10.

Floor plans

At this stage, the architect creates step-by-step plans of the building with dimensions and furniture arrangement

03.

layout in 3D

Created for those who find it easier to perceive space in a three-dimensional representation

04.

3D panorama visualisation

Created for those who find it easier to perceive space in a three-dimensional representation

07.

explanatory note

Needed to clarify important points and present the overall picture of the development

08.

final specification

All work and the final documentation must be approved by the client

11.

utility networks

They constitute the life support system of a building or structure

12.

LEAVE A REQUEST

We will call you back within 3 minutes

functional zones

We shape the layout solutions and the set of rooms, and define the functional zones

01.

siting the building on the plot

At this stage, the architect positions the future building in accordance with all codes and regulations

02.

Floor plans

At this stage, the architect creates step-by-step plans of the building with dimensions and furniture arrangement

03.

layout in 3D

Created for those who find it easier to perceive space in a three-dimensional representation

04.

Project in cross-section

On such a plan you can see the location of the building's elements. This will help determine the layout

05.

building facades

This stage is needed for carrying out the work quickly and obtaining the permits to implement the project

06.

3D panorama visualisation

Created for those who find it easier to perceive space in a three-dimensional representation

07.

explanatory note

Needed to clarify important points and present the overall picture of the development

08.

the building's foundation

Foundation design is necessary to protect the building from subsidence, cracks and so on

09.

working drawings and details

At this stage, working drawings of all the building's structures are provided

10.

final specification

All work and the final documentation must be approved by the client

11.

utility networks

They constitute the life support system of a residential building or structure

12.

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what is included in a full commercial building design

concept design

It gives an idea of the details, structural features, dimensions and appearance of the building. It is the first stage of architectural design, making it possible to determine the style and appearance of the future building, its size, shape, spatial and layout solutions, as well as the internal layout and zoning.

working design

This is the stage after the concept design, where all aspects of the design are worked out in detail. It includes all the working drawings, architectural and urban planning indicators, technical data, material schedules, estimates and the work schedule. It provides the detailed information needed to build or renovate the building.

Engineering (technical) design

Designing solutions that make the building's sewerage and water supply systems, ventilation, power supply, heating and other utilities convenient to operate.

Technical support

Help with obtaining the building permit and getting the documents approved. This is one of the most important stages.

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what is included in a full commercial building design

It gives an idea of the details, structural features, dimensions and appearance of the building. It is the first stage of architectural design, making it possible to determine the style and appearance of the future building, its size, shape, spatial and layout solutions, as well as the internal layout and zoning.

Learn more

concept design

This is the stage after the concept design, where all aspects of the design are worked out in detail. It includes all the working drawings, architectural and urban planning indicators, technical data, material schedules, estimates and the work schedule. It provides the detailed information needed to build or renovate the building.

Learn more

working design

Designing solutions that make the building's sewerage and water supply systems, ventilation, power supply, heating and other utilities convenient to operate.

Learn more

Engineering (technical) design

Help with obtaining the building permit and getting the documents approved. This is one of the most important stages.

Technical support

We will call you back within 3 minutes

what is included in a full commercial building design

It gives an idea of the details, structural features, dimensions and appearance of the building. It is the first stage of architectural design, making it possible to determine the style and appearance of the future building, its size, shape, spatial and layout solutions, as well as the internal layout and zoning.

Learn more

concept design

This is the stage after the concept design, where all aspects of the design are worked out in detail. It includes all the working drawings, architectural and urban planning indicators, technical data, material schedules, estimates and the work schedule. It provides the detailed information needed to build or renovate the building.

Learn more

working design

Designing solutions that make the building's sewerage and water supply systems, ventilation, power supply, heating and other utilities convenient to operate.

Learn more

Engineering (technical) design

Help with obtaining the building permit and getting the documents approved. This is one of the most important stages.

Technical support

We will call you back within 3 minutes

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design of commercial properties

Author: Aigerim Tleubergenova, Architect and designer of commercial real estate, Chief Project Architect

In Almaty, every commercial building begins with an idea that has to deliver profit. This is not just construction — it is a strategy that combines calculation, aesthetics and an understanding of urban dynamics. A well-thought-out concept turns square metres into a source of income, sets the rhythm for the entire business process and determines how much demand the property will enjoy in the future.

How commercial interior design has changed over the past 10-15 years

In the past, a building's design often resembled a standard box. Architects worked in isolation from economists, and the main goal was simply to deliver the building on time. The main drawback of that approach was its static nature. The building was not adapted to fast-changing retail or the specifics of the Almaty market. Attempts were made to introduce complex designs overloaded with engineering systems, but they turned out to be unprofitable. Today's approach to creating commercial property is a flexible process. It shapes not just walls, but a tool for earning, where every detail is calculated in terms of future operation and payback.

Key stages of creating a turnkey commercial building design

Every project begins with in-depth analysis. We study not only the building plot but also transport accessibility, pedestrian flows and the demographics of the area. Why does this matter? Building a shopping centre in a residential neighbourhood without parking is doomed to fail. At this stage we also work out a preliminary budget for the design work so that the investor understands the financial framework at an early stage.

Detailed design: where the main compromises lie

By choosing a faster pace of working documentation development, we sometimes sacrifice the detail of certain structural nodes. This is a case where haste is only good for catching fleas. The main compromise when choosing inexpensive materials in the engineering services section is that in order to reduce the initial investment, one has to put up with high maintenance and repair costs in the future.

Let us look at the differences in design approaches using two types of facilities as an example.

Criterion

Shopping Centre

Class A business centre

Main focus

Maximising foot traffic and rental areas

Creating a prestigious atmosphere and comfort for tenants

Space planning solutions

Open atriums, escalators, wayfinding to anchor tenants

Efficient lift groups, reception, waiting areas

Engineering systems

Powerful air conditioning and ventilation systems (especially for food courts)

Smart office systems, uninterrupted power supply, cooled air

Infrastructure

Maximum parking, delivery access for unloading

Underground parking with lift access, lobby area

Engineering systems and equipment placement: the other side of the coin

Modern engineering systems are the brain of a building. The flip side of high energy efficiency is increased requirements for the qualifications of maintenance personnel and expensive original spare parts. Designing commercial buildings today is unthinkable without deep integration of heating, ventilation, water supply, power supply and low-voltage networks.

Imagine a building's engineering systems as a person's nervous system. If the brain (the central control room) receives no signals from the hands (temperature sensors in the rooms) or cannot send commands to the legs (the ventilation system), the body becomes incapacitated. So it is with a building: without proper synchronisation of all its systems, it consumes a lot of resources yet performs poorly.

Commercial building design: approvals and expert review in Almaty

Many developers consider this stage a bureaucratic nightmare. However, proper preparation for expert review determines real savings in time and nerves. We assemble the complete set of documents, anticipating possible questions from the reviewers in advance. Our task is not merely to pass the review, but to do so as quickly as possible, so that you do not lose precious time before construction starts.

Cost of commercial real estate design: what the price consists of

The price of a design commission is not plucked from thin air. It is made up of many factors. To make this easier for you to understand, we have prepared a table showing where your investment goes.

Cost item

What it includes

Impact on the final cost

Architectural solutions

Concept sketch, working drawings, visualisation

Base cost, strongly depends on the complexity of the shape and facades

Structural solutions

Calculation of the foundation, frame and floors taking into account the seismicity of Almaty

A key component of reliability, cutting corners here is absolutely unacceptable

Engineering sections

Design of all systems: HVAC, power supply, water supply and drainage, low-voltage networks

Determines future operating costs. Modern solutions are more expensive, but they pay off.

Construction organisation plan section

Construction organisation plan

Affects the speed and safety of construction


Expert advice from Aigerim Tleubergenova, Architect and designer of commercial property, Chief Project Architect: "Always budget 10-15% for unforeseen design work. Detailed analysis often brings up new tasks that were not obvious at the start. This is not an allowance for your forgetfulness, but a professional's risk management tool".

Space planning: how real estate affects cash flows

Successful layout solutions in a business building design are not a matter of aesthetics but a direct route to higher profitability. This is about the so-called architecture of profitable routes. In a shopping centre, we deliberately lead visitors past anchor tenants towards less popular but promising locations. In a business centre, skilful zoning creates a sense of spaciousness and premium quality, which allows the landlord to command a higher rate.

The flip side of creating complex and interesting layouts is a certain increase in the area of common zones, which does not directly generate rental income. However, this compromise is justified. Convenient corridors, rest areas and recreation zones increase the comfort and satisfaction of tenants, which reduces their turnover and ensures a stable cash flow.

Energy efficiency and sustainable development: a trend or real savings

Today, ordering a commercial building design without an energy efficiency section means deliberately inflating future operating costs. Modern Kazakhstani standards and rising resource tariffs make green technologies not a fashionable topic but a matter of business survival.

This is not just about solar panels. It is a set of measures: insulating the building envelope, heat recovery in ventilation systems, energy-efficient glazing that saves you from the Almaty heat in summer and retains warmth in winter, and smart lighting with presence sensors. The initial investment in these technologies pays back in about 3-5 years on average, and after that it is pure savings.

Commercial real estate design for the HoReCa sector: the specifics of Almaty

Restaurants, cafes and hotels are special tenants. Their success depends directly on the details built into the design. A standard layout does not work here. Working with HoReCa facilities requires accounting for powerful exhaust systems, complex water supply and sewerage layouts, separate entrances and unloading areas.

We always analyse how the kitchen will function, where the raw ingredients will be stored and how guests will enter the dining area. Miss one detail and you can end up with a restaurant that looks wonderful from a design point of view but is unbearably hot in the kitchen or suffers constant sewer blockages. Taking local realities into account — for example, the popularity of summer terraces — is also critically important for creating a space that is in demand.

How to choose a contractor for a turnkey commercial project in Almaty

Choosing the contractor is a key decision. Focus not on a big name, but on relevant experience. Ask to see a portfolio of completed projects similar to yours in scale and type. Talk to previous clients. Make sure the team includes not only visionary architects but also pragmatic engineers and cost estimators who understand local prices for materials and labour.

Ask a potential contractor how they see optimising the cost of commercial property design without sacrificing quality. The answer “we'll cut costs on the finishing” is a warning sign. A competent answer will address optimising engineering systems, choosing efficient structural solutions and modern materials with the best price-to-service-life ratio.

Why your design is more than just drawings

A turnkey commercial project in Almaty is a living organism, a complex digital twin of the future building. It contains not only the geometry of the walls, but also the financial model, an assessment of operational risks and the marketing concept. By entrusting its creation to professionals, you are investing not in kilograms of paper or gigabytes of files, but in the predictability, speed and profitability of your entire development project. Ultimately, quality design determines whether your property becomes merely a building or a profitable asset that performs successfully in the dynamic conditions of the Almaty market.
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Frequently asked questions about commercial real estate design

How does the design of a commercial facility begin?
The work begins with an analysis of the site, urban planning restrictions and the client's brief. The architectural concept is then formed, after which the P (design) and R (working) documentation stages are developed.
What factors are taken into account when designing a commercial building?
  • Functional purpose of the building
  • Urban development context and transport accessibility
  • Climatic conditions of the region
  • Energy efficiency and sustainability
  • Barrier-free environment and safety
  • Aesthetics and harmony with the city's architectural image
Can I change the design after it has been approved?
Yes, of course! We are always ready to make adjustments to the design at any stage. During the design process you can make changes to the architectural and structural solutions, as well as to the engineering systems. We understand that business needs flexibility, and we always take your wishes and design changes into account.
After the concept design is approved, changes can be made to the working design without significant delays, which gives you the opportunity to adapt the project to new requirements. However, it is important to understand that substantial changes may affect the timeframe and cost.
How is visitor comfort and safety ensured in a commercial space?
  • Rational space-planning solutions
  • Zoning of flows (visitors, staff, machinery)
  • Modern fire safety and engineering security systems
  • Ergonomics, good lighting, ventilation
How are national motifs integrated into the modern architecture of commercial properties?
Architects use ornaments, materials and symbolism inspired by the region's culture — but in a modern, understated interpretation. This helps preserve identity without losing relevance.
Can the design be adapted to a specific tenant?
Yes. At the stage of planning and engineering solutions, the specifics of the tenants are taken into account: the type of premises, utilities, finishing requirements and electrical capacity.
Can an existing commercial property be reconstructed or repurposed?
Yes, we carry out reconstruction and renovation of existing properties: structural analysis, creating new layouts and adapting the building to modern commercial functions.
What documents are needed to start designing commercial real estate?
To start work you need:
  • technical specification,
  • urban development plan for the land plot (UDP),
  • topographic survey,
  • geological and geodetic surveys,
  • initial permit documentation.
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