Do You Offer Custom Design, or Do You Use Standard Templates?

We can do both. The best option depends on your lot shape, budget, timeline, and lifestyle needs.

• Custom design = built around your lot + priorities (best fit, best long-term value).

• Standard template = faster, lower design cost, predictable layout (best for simple lots + tight timelines).

• Hybrid (recommended for most lot owners) = start from a proven template, then customize key parts to match your lot and lifestyle.

  
  

Option 1: Full Custom Design

Choose custom if:

• Your lot is narrow, corner, irregular, or sloped

• You want 3–5 bedrooms, a home office, or a ground-floor room for parents

• You care about privacy, ventilation, natural light, and future expansion

• You want to maximize parking, setbacks, and outdoor space

What you gain:

• Better use of space (less wasted area)

• Better airflow + daylight

• Fewer expensive “adjustments” during construction

• Stronger long-term resale value

Option 2: Standard Templates (Fast + Budget-Friendly)

Choose templates if:

• Your lot is regular shape and access is easy

• You want a common layout like 2BR/1TB, 3BR/2TB, 3BR/2TB 2-storey

• You need a quick design-to-build timeline

• You want predictable cost ranges

What you gain:

• Faster start (design stage is shorter)

• Lower design fees

• Layouts are “tested” (efficient circulation, practical room sizes)

  
  

Option 3: Hybrid (Template + Custom Adjustments) — Best Value for Most

This is the smartest middle ground:

• Choose a proven base plan

• Adjust for your lot and lifestyle:

  • orientation (sun/heat/rain)

  • carport size

  • bedroom count and sizes

  • bathroom placement (stacking for cost control)

  • kitchen/pantry/laundry flow

  • future expansion zones

Result: near-custom performance without full custom cost/time.

What We Need to Recommend the Best Approach

To decide whether custom, template, or hybrid fits you best, we check:

• Lot size + frontage × depth

• Subdivision/LGU setbacks and restrictions

• Preferred bungalow or 2-storey

• Family profile (kids, WFH, aging parents)

• Budget range and target finish level

  
  

The Promise You Should Require

Whether template or custom, ask for:

• Signed/sealed plans (if required for permits)

• A clear inclusions/exclusions list

• A BOQ (bill of quantities) or detailed specs

• A process for changes: variation order rules

That’s how you avoid “template plans” that look cheap at first but explode during build.

If you send your lot size + dimensions + target bedrooms/bath + car requirement, I’ll tell you in one shot:

• whether template, hybrid, or custom is best,

• the most efficient layout direction, and

• the ideal floor area range to stay on budget.

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Do You Offer Custom Design, or Do You Use Standard Templates?