01Methodology & Commercial Terms
A deliberate 5-phase journey —from brief to keys.
Good architecture does not happen by accident; it is choreographed through disciplined stages. Our 10/40/40/10 milestone structure ties every commercial invoice directly to client-approved deliverables.
02The 5-Phase Milestone Schedule
Phase 01•Weeks 1–2
Payment Milestone:10%
Discovery & Spatial Audit
Commercial Condition:
10% Booking Deposit upon engagement contract
Phase Deliverables & Inclusions
- ✓Physical site laser-measurement & spatial audit
- ✓Lifestyle choreography brief & aesthetic charter
- ✓Preliminary zoning and circulation plans
- ✓Initial feasibility & budget envelope framework
Phase 02 & 03•Weeks 3–10
Payment Milestone:40%
Design Development & Working Drawings
Commercial Condition:
40% upon approval of 3D concept & technical drawing set
Phase Deliverables & Inclusions
- ✓High-definition photoreal 3D architectural renders
- ✓Full construction CAD sets (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry)
- ✓Millwork joinery detail blueprints (1:20 & 1:5 scale)
- ✓Curated physical material box (veneers, marble, textiles, finishes)
- ✓Itemized Fixed-Scope BOQ for procurement signoff
Phase 04•Weeks 11–18
Payment Milestone:40%
Procurement & On-Site Execution
Commercial Condition:
40% in structured progress milestones during on-site fabrication
Phase Deliverables & Inclusions
- ✓Factory fabrication of bespoke millwork & casework
- ✓Civil masonry, flooring, and ceiling framing
- ✓MEP rough-ins and acoustic insulation
- ✓Weekly digital photo progress logs and timeline audits
- ✓On-site installation of lighting, vanities, and loose furnishings
Phase 05•Weeks 19–20
Payment Milestone:10%
Snagging, 100-Point Audit & Handover
Commercial Condition:
10% Final Balance upon client walkthrough & signoff
Phase Deliverables & Inclusions
- ✓100-point snagging inspection & micro-adjustments
- ✓Deep architectural cleaning & textile steaming
- ✓Comprehensive maintenance dossier & material care guide
- ✓10-Year Woodwork Warranty Certificate & keys handover
Trust & Accountability
Committed Timelines & Shift Guarantee
We hold our build schedules to the highest standard. If approved project milestones shift due to any studio-controlled delay, Lumière Interiors automatically credits ₹2,500 per day towards custom loose furnishings or decor additions.
All project timelines are contractually binding and tracked live in your weekly client portal.
Our Triple Assurance Standard
- 10-Year Woodwork WarrantyComprehensive structural guarantee on all custom joinery, carcasses, and hardware mechanisms.
- On-Time Handover GuaranteeMilestone-backed project timelines with an explicit contractual delay credit guarantee.
- Fixed-Scope BOQ Promise100% transparent pricing locked before on-site work starts — zero hidden costs or surprise markups.