I strongly second One Plan's idea about looking for another architect. If this one is not motivated, all the fame in the world is not going to help. An alternative approach to finding an architect is to find some good contractors who have built things you like. Ask them for architects' names. Make sure they work in your price range. In the meantime, you can find out from your local building department what the set back and height restrictions are. Are you required to build parking areas or garage space, what kind of airspace restrictions do you have for neighbors' views and sunlight, that kind of thing. Often this stuff is on city websites or handouts at the office.

Hi Richa, track lights are in right now and alot of people are moving towards using the same in their houses. I suggest that you use them in your living room as its a public space and will give a good show in that area. but keep in mind that while using track lights, you will have to stick to some particular styles. giving you some ideas of how to use them without overdoing the same. you can use it with a combination of other down lights like deep recessed COBs for more brightness and ambience without overusing tracks as it may look bad if overused. you can also clad laminate on the ceiling and use black tracks to give it a very fresh and modern look. rustic ceilings are also an amazing combination to use with track lights you can also use individual cylindrical surface fitting light without using a track at different locations. also, a minimum false ceiling will only be required to conceal the wiring (1.5"-2") COBs require 4"-5" ceiling to conceal the fitting body but not the case of surface fitting lights. hope this info helps. feel free to contact us in case any more doubts! regards, Rajvi

Hello Jayant, As per Vastu the ideal space for the Puja room is the North-East area of the house. As per the plan that would be on the right wall of the bedroom adjacent to the wash yard. You can keep the Mandir in the place of the study table. In addition, the Mandir should not be on the same wall as the washroom. In case Vastu is not a concern, the current position seems optimal. in the right-bottom corner of the living room. As per the directions, that falls in the South-East of the living room and South-West for the entire house. As for the what the mandir, You can look at Corian or wood as the building material. Corian will allow light to pass through the mandir and you can install LEDs behind for a beautiful look. Wood is more earthy and charming and traditional. For the design I am attaching a few photos from the internet that seem to best suit the two possible options (living room and bedroom) We hope this helps! If you need more help turning your house into a home, please do get in touch! We would love to work with you! Best CUBSpaces Team +91-9923893771

Hi Vishakha You will have to share a floor plan, requirements, choices and preferences etc. to give you any ideas for the design. You can contact me if you want to discuss this at length. Regards