Local Partner · Pan-India

Your local architect partner in India.

A reliable Indian architecture firm for international designers, hotel operators and developers — architect of record, code compliance, GFC, MEP coordination and on-ground project delivery, pan-India.

GSK Pharma Chennai — Chennai

GSK Pharma Chennai · Chennai

Why FMDL

A studio built for this brief.

GSK Delhi — Delhi

GSK Delhi · Delhi

FMDL Architects is the local-execution and architect-of-record partner of choice for international firms delivering projects in India. We bring the codes, contractors, municipal know-how and on-site supervision; you retain design authorship.

We have delivered for international-grade clients including GSK (Delhi & Chennai), Crowne Plaza, Kairali Ayurveda and Tattva Wellness across healthcare, hospitality, workplace and wellness. The studio is partner-led, with an in-house team of 24 across architecture, interiors and project management.

Pan-India coverage: Delhi NCR, Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Bhagalpur, Jabalpur, Goa, Joda and Jaipur. NDAs, shared BIM / CAD environments and weekly coordination as standard.

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Relevant projects

Frequently asked

Questions clients ask us.

Do you work as a local architect partner for international firms?+

Yes. FMDL Architects acts as the on-the-ground architect of record and local execution partner for international architecture, design and developer firms delivering projects in India. We handle municipal approvals, code compliance, vendor coordination, GFC drawings, MEP and site supervision while the lead designer retains design authorship.

Which Indian cities can you cover?+

Pan-India. We have delivered projects in Delhi NCR, Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Bhagalpur, Jabalpur, Goa, Joda (Odisha) and Jaipur.

What's a typical scope of services for an international partner?+

Local code review, NBC / municipal approvals, structural and MEP consultant coordination, GFC and working drawings, tender documentation, vendor short-listing and on-site project management until handover.

How do you handle time-zone, communication and IP?+

Dedicated project leads, weekly coordination calls, shared BIM / CAD environments, and NDAs as standard. Design IP stays with the lead designer; we provide execution, compliance and delivery muscle in India.

What sectors do you cover for international clients?+

Healthcare, hospitality, cultural and religious architecture, luxury residential, corporate workplace and retail. Recent international-grade clients include GSK, Crowne Plaza, Kairali Ayurveda and Tattva Wellness.

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