Have you ever sat in front of a villa design quote and felt… you did not even know where to start? Every firm gives you a different number, every office has its own way of working – from a few hundred thousand to several million VND per square meter, with differences big enough to make anyone hesitate.
For homeowners who are about to start building a villa – a place not only to live, but also to reflect their aesthetic taste, lifestyle, and personal signature – 3A Signature understands that learning how to read and understand a villa design quote form is not just a financial skill. It is the first step to choosing the right companion for your journey of crafting a living space.
We invite you to explore the article below from 3A Signature to better understand the process of setting up design and build unit prices.
With 3A Signature’s Perspective
When Drawings Are Not Just Technical – They Are The Beginning Of A Lifestyle
Everything starts from the villa design drawings – the core structure that later forms every cost.
Designing a villa is not simply drawing shapes and volumes. It is the art of arranging light, air, materials, and stillness so that the house is not only beautiful, but also “true to you”. Behind every set of drawings lies a cost structure built from many layers: area, style, technical documentation, level of personalization, and more.
Thiết kế thi công biệt thự H-Phú Mỹ Villa hiện đại Tropical Modern
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To meet different needs in optimizing villa design costs, 3A Signature always looks for ways to help homeowners “peel back” each layer of that story. The goal is not only to help you confidently understand – and negotiate – with the design team, but also to empower you to make sound, long term decisions for your own project.
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Because where everything begins with transparency and empathy, a living space that truly carries the spirit of its owner will be formed, steady and beautiful, like the aspirations you are heading toward.
Villa Design Quote – What Does It Actually Mean?
In 3A Signature’s villa design projects and architectural villa design samples, the villa design quote is never just a number after a multiplication sign. It is the measure of multiple layers of value: from aesthetic thinking and spatial solutions, to the level of support and experience the design team brings to the homeowner.
Understanding The True Nature Of A Villa Design Quote
A villa design quote is the cost per square meter (m²) for architects and the professional team to develop the full design documentation of the project – including architectural design, interior design, landscape design, detailed technical drawings, 3D perspectives, lighting design, and even VR walkthrough if included.
Design Fees For Villas Should Be Carefully Planned From The Beginning
In reality, the villa design quote often has these characteristics:
It is rarely identical between design firms, because it depends on:
Architectural style (Modern, Tropical, Neo classical, etc.) that the homeowner is aiming for. Most architects and villa owners tend to choose Tropical style – the core style of 3A Signature.
Complexity of the project: the more complex, the more the unit price will change.
Personalization level according to the homeowner’s expectations for the villa.
Deliverables: basic or premium (including full technical and interior sets).
It cannot be evaluated solely by the price per square meter. You must look at the scope of services and included items in the villa design quote form.
Completed Villa Design And Build Project – Green Villa, Binh Phuoc.
Differentiating Design Scopes To Understand The Price
One of the most common mistakes homeowners make is putting two unit prices on the same scale without knowing what scope of work they are actually comparing.
Normally, a complete villa design quote form includes the following services:
VR or AI spatial simulation, feng shui consulting, author supervision
Value adding premium services
Depending on this scope, the villa design quote can range from about 120,000 to 400,000 VND/m², or higher in the high end segment such as at 3A Signature.
Why The Villa Design Quote Reflects The Design Philosophy
At 3A Signature, the villa design quote is not created solely from staff cost or number of drawings. It is a reflection of creative depth, investment in every living space, and the level of personalization dedicated to each homeowner.
Tropical Modern Resort Villa Design Sample – Sunset Villa.
A villa that follows 3A Signature’s Tropical Modern style and design philosophy usually needs to fulfill three criteria:
Open, layered spatial organization that connects with nature.
Minimal details but full of deliberate intention.
A harmonious composition of landscape, materials, and light, like a symphony.
That requires a design process that does not stop at drawings, but also:
Listening, analyzing, and engaging in deep dialogue with the homeowner.
Working with structural, technical, and feng shui experts.
Accompanying the project until every detail reaches the point of “just enough to be refined, quiet yet never bland”.
Design Meeting At 3A Signature – Where The Vision Of Modern Tropical Villas Is Sketched From Deep Identity And Green Living
For this reason, the villa design quote for each project is not the “value of the drawings” but the “value of living” measured through every line and decision of the 3A Signature team.
Who Creates The Villa Design Quote?
In the high end villa design field, a villa design quote is not just a number. It is a professional commitment, a statement about service quality, and architectural depth. Therefore, not everyone in a design company has the expertise and authority to prepare an accurate, well founded villa design quote form that truly reflects the identity of the project.
Lead Architect – The “Hinge” Between Ideas And Numbers
At 3A Signature, for villa projects with a high level of personalization, the lead architect is the person who:
Directly discusses and explores the homeowner’s requirements.
Understands the true nature of the project: scale, site conditions, style, complexity.
Defines the design scope: from architecture to interior to landscape.
Estimates a preliminary workload.
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Technical And Estimation Department – Ensuring Logic And Transparency
After the lead architect sets the design framework and direction, the technical and quantity surveying team will work as follows:
Check every work item in detail (types of drawings, number of 3D perspectives, level of detail).
Apply rates according to the internal unit price system or market practices.
Compile and standardize into a detailed villa design quote form: architecture, interiors, landscape, technical.
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This is the technical verification layer and financial transparency safeguard, which is especially important in large budget projects with multiple related scopes.
Professional Design Firm – Clear Process And Clear Responsibility
At a higher level, what differentiates a professional villa design and build firm from freelance designers or small design groups is:
A well structured quoting process, standardized yet flexible enough to be tailored for each project.
Clear responsibility: Chief architect, design director, head of interior design, etc.
A system for reviewing and fine tuning the quote after additional clarification rounds with the client.
3A Signature Accompanying The Homeowner Of H Villa On The Journey Of Selecting Materials For Their Villa.
With 3A Signature, when homeowners work with our architects to review and understand the villa design quote, they are not just opening an Excel file. It is part of a trust building journey, where every number must reflect the quality and care embedded in the design.
Risks When The Quote Comes From People Without Design Expertise
Many homeowners have fallen into situations where they:
Receive a villa design quote form from staff who do not really understand design.
Are not clearly briefed on what the design documentation includes.
Do not fully understand their benefits (number of revision rounds, quality of 3D perspectives, author supervision responsibilities, etc.).
Common issues include:
Design quality not meeting expectations because it does not match the original brief.
Easily falling into disputes or losing trust.
Continuous cost increases once work has started.
Factors In Design And Build That Affect The Villa Design Quote
When talking about villa design cost, most homeowners think about unit price per square meter – a simple number. In reality, forming that number involves many interrelated factors: from project size to architectural style, from drawing complexity to the level of personalization in each interior detail.
The 3A Signature Team On The Top Floor Of H Villa – Marking The Transition From Structural Work To Finishing.
Understanding these factors not only helps you control your budget but also allows you to guide the design according to your financial capacity while preserving aesthetics and personal spirit.
Construction Area – The Starting Point Of Every Number
Construction area is a critical foundation when creating a villa design quote. It is not simply the total floor area. In reality, the construction area of a villa also includes other components such as:
Area
Cách tính hệ số phổ biến
Ground floor and upper floors
100% of area
Concrete roofs and pitched roofs
30–70% depending on type and slope
Balconies and porches
50–100% depending on design
Basement
150–200% (due to higher construction complexity)
Garden and pool
Calculated separately if there is landscape design
With the same plot size, a compact, minimalist design can save significantly compared to a sprawling layout with many floors and entrances.
Green Villa – A Modern Tropical Villa Located In Binh Phuoc.
Architectural Style – From Form To Spirit Of Living
At 3A Signature, architectural style is a key factor that affects design time, detail level, and the number of professionals involved through different stages. Choosing a style from the outset will influence the villa design quote in many ways, such as:
Style
Characteristics
Impact On Unit Price
(Minimalist)
Few details, focus on pure forms
Saves design time
(Modern)
Clear material and lighting composition
Mid range unit price
Neo Classical / Classical
Decorative moldings, symmetry, axial composition
Increases manpower and techniques
Tropical Modern (3A Signature)
Open spaces, nature integration, refined detailing
High requirements for spatial organization and landscape coordination
With 3A Signature, homeowners are guided toward Tropical Modern – where design is not for “show”, but for slow living, refined living, green living. To achieve that, the design process requires more: climate studies, buffer space organization, and materials tailored to local soil and weather.
Personalization Level – And The Corresponding Design Cost
In 3A Signature’s design projects, there are never two homeowners with identical lifestyle desires – and there are no two villas exactly the same. When design is “tailor made” for a lifestyle and a personal philosophy, the villa design quote cannot follow a generic template.
Cost increasing factors include:
Additional special function rooms: meditation room, wine cellar, entertainment room, art gallery.
Bespoke interior design: integrated cabinets, custom joinery following architectural geometry.
Integration of smart technologies, lighting systems, and automation.
Integration of landscape, water, and microclimate ecosystems.
Design And Build Of CT Villa – Can Tho – A Modern Tropical City Villa.
When the living space reflects who you are, design becomes a deeply creative experience rather than a simple technical service.
Design And Build Of Huan Villa – Phu My.
Detail Level Of Design Documentation – The Boundary Between Inspiration And Execution
Villa design cost also depends on what you will actually receive in your delivered documents:
Design Package
Includes
Impact On Price
Basic
Floor plans, elevations, sections
Suitable for simple construction needs
Detailed
Technical drawings, 3D perspectives, material boards
Requires more time and effort
Premium Full Package
Interior, landscape, VR simulation, full technical drawing
Higher value, ensures complete consistency
A good documentation set is not just a tool for construction. It is a map to bring your living concept into reality. At 3A Signature, each design package is a work of architecture measured in light, wind, and local spirit.
Tropical Interior Design For H Villa – Vung Tau
Tropical Interior Design For H Villa – Vung Tau.
Four Steps To Define Scope And Build A Villa Design Quote Form
A proper villa design quote cannot be created from intuition or rough guesses by homeowners and design teams. For 3A Signature, every villa design quote form must be built on a professional process, where each step is a logical slice – from area, style, scope, to detail level.
Design And Build Of Diamond Villa – Tay Ninh – Modern Tropical City Villa With One Ground Floor, One Upper Floor, And One Terrace Level.
At 3A Signature, we see quoting as a commitment: transparent, well founded, and reflective of creative value. Below is the standard process for creating a villa design quote form:
Step 1 – Determine Total Construction Area
This is the foundation. To calculate design fees, homeowners need to determine the total construction area of their villa – the full area, including:
Ground floor, upper floors, terrace: calculated at 100%.
Basement: normally calculated at 150–200% due to higher technical complexity.
Balconies, canopies, entrance halls: calculated with 50–100% coefficients.
Concrete and pitched roofs: calculated at 30–70% depending on type.
Landscaped garden: calculated separately according to landscape design area.
Design And Build Of Diamond Villa – Tay Ninh – Modern Tropical City Villa With One Ground Floor, One Upper Floor, And One Terrace Level.
Note: a project with 250 m² of total floor area will never stop at a “250 m² design fee” because the roof and balconies may be calculated at 50–70%. This is a common source of misunderstanding if not thoroughly accounted for.
Step 2 – Determine Unit Price Per Square Meter And Service Package
3A Signature’s villa design quote usually depends on the design package, including:
Service package: basic, standard, premium.
Documentation scope: architecture only, or including interior and landscape.
Detail level: with technical drawings or not, 3D perspectives or VR simulations.
Architectural style: the more complex, the higher the unit price.
Personalization: the more unique the villa, the more layered the design fee.
Design Package
Reference Unit Price (VND/m²)
Notes
Basic
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Suitable for smaller houses, architectural set
Standard
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Includes architecture plus preliminary interiors
Premium (3A Signature)
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Full three scopes, high personalization
Step 3 – Calculate Total Design Cost (Standard Formula)
To calculate total villa construction cost, homeowners need to determine construction area and construction unit price. The basic formula is:
Total Cost = Construction Area × Construction Unit Price
Construction area includes floor area, roofs, foundations, and other areas (balconies, terraces, etc.). This is also the basic cost calculation formula that 3A Signature applies to many design projects.
Villa design and build unit prices are usually influenced by design style, material choices, and contractor.
Design And Build Of Green Villa – Binh Phuoc – Modern Tropical City Villa With One Ground Floor, One Upper Floor, And One Terrace Level.
Example:
Construction area: 280 m² (including roofs, balconies, mezzanine).
Premium design package: 280,000 VND/m².
Total design cost = 280 × 280,000 = 78,400,000 VND.
This is the cost for a full, in depth design process – from concept to technical drawings, from perspectives to construction documentation.
Author supervision and design adjustments according to site conditions.
Geotechnical surveys and topographic mapping.
The Structural Phase Is Executed Carefully And Precisely – Ensuring Every Level, Opening, And Structural Element Remains True To The Original Design.
At 3A Signature, we always discuss these items thoroughly with homeowners before issuing a villa design quote form, to keep everything clear and avoid surprises.
Practical Example: One Ground Floor, One Upper Floor Tropical Modern Villa
Total construction area:
Ground floor: 150 m²
Upper floor: 150 m²
Balcony: 20 m² (calculated at 50%) → 10 m²
Pitched concrete roof: 150 m² (calculated at 40%) → 60 m²
Total converted area = 150 + 150 + 10 + 60 = 370 m².
Design style: Tropical Modern – requiring open space organization, nature integration, optimal light and ventilation, use of wood louvers, water, and skylights, with detailed architectural and landscape drawings.
Reference unit price: 320,000 VND/m² (indicative value).
Total villa design cost = 370 × 320,000 = 118,400,000 VND.
Design And Build Of Huan Villa – Phu My.
Breakdown Of Design Costs By Scope
Design Scope
Applied Area
Notes
Architectural Design
300m²
Ground floor, upper floor, roofs
Basic Interior Design
150m²
Main living areas
Landscape And Garden
100m²
Water feature, buffer terrace, meditation yard
3D Perspectives And VR
Entire project
Overall visual simulation
Technical Documentation
Entire project
Structural, M&E, material details
This is the cost for a complete, consistent, and personalized design package that the homeowner can use to build the villa true to the intended design.
Expectations Of 3A Signature Homeowners For Their Villa Design.
3A Signature – A Leading Professional Villa Design And Build Firm
Difference Begins With Spatial Thinking
In a market full of villas that all look “equally beautiful”, 3A Signature chooses a completely different path: designing villas that create truly unique living spaces – where each villa becomes a personal life statement, rich in aesthetics and timeless.
A Tropical Style Villa Designed By 3A Signature.
As a pioneer and leader in high end villa design and build, 3A Signature is not just another architectural design company. It is where lead architects, structural engineers, interior specialists, technology experts, and experienced construction teams come together to realize each homeowner’s dream of living.
Turnkey Design And Build Services – From Unique Concept To Completed Design
3A Signature’s turnkey villa design and build services span all stages required to complete a house:
See also: 3A Signature Villa Construction Services.
Signature Villa Projects
Diamond Villa – Tay Ninh
Sunset Villa – Da Nang
Phu My Villa – Ba Ria
Binh Duong Villa – Modern Signature Villa In A Contemporary Style
At 3A Signature, each project is a deep collaboration – a long term partnership between architects and homeowners, to create living spaces that no one else can own but them.
About Us – Design Philosophy For Spaces With A Personal Signature
Living Is Not Just Staying – It Is Expressing Your Own Style
3A Signature was founded with the belief that a villa is not simply a place to live, but a place where people can truly be themselves – in a deep, refined, and authentic way.
Groundbreaking Ceremony In A Warm Atmosphere, Marking The Start Of A Journey To Create A Green And Refined Home With 3A Signature.
Through collaborations with many homeowners, we believe our mission is not only to build “the most beautiful house”, but to shape living spaces that are in harmony with nature, climate, culture, and, above all, the people who call it home.
3A Signature has been steadily becoming a leading brand in Tropical Modern villa design and build in Vietnam, across multiple projects in and beyond Ho Chi Minh City. We continuously update design trends centered on personalization, sustainability, and technology integration.
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Mission Of 3A Signature
Our mission always puts the homeowner’s desires first. From initial questions such as how you want to live in your house, 3A Signature begins the journey and stages of:
Accompanying homeowners in creating a home with a unique lifestyle.
Applying modern technology in design, management, and experience.
Spreading the mindset of green living, harmonizing architecture, nature, and people.
The Couple Who Own H Villa At The Groundbreaking Ceremony For Their Tropical Modern Villa – A “Return Place” Inspired By Green And Minimalist Living In Phu My, Vung Tau.
Core Values We Offer
3A Signature always strives to deliver three core values to modern villa homeowners throughout our many projects:
Green Living – immersed in nature, without disconnection.
Refined Living – every detail carefully crafted, never ostentatious but always in the right place.
Living With A Personal Signature – architecture as a unique life statement.
Main Design Style – Tropical Modern Villas
At 3A Signature, Tropical Modern is not just a style. It is an aesthetic statement and a local living philosophy, modernized through materials, light, and technology.
A Modern Villa Designed With Harmonious Green Spaces.
We develop Tropical Modern into our main design language, characterized by:
Open spaces organized along visual and wind axes.
Porches, courtyards, wooden louvers, water features, and skylights that create local microclimates.
Natural materials (wood, stone, polished concrete, glass) treated with subtlety.
Minimal, yet emotionally rich details.
Design tied closely to indirect light and emotional spatial transitions.
Landscape Elements Around A Tropical Resort Villa.
When Architecture Is Not Just Form – But A Tropical Flow
Why Tropical Modern Is The Core Of 3A Signature
To 3A Signature, a villa design style must aim for:
Nature: not just as a backdrop, but as part of daily life.
Architecture that does not block the wind, but becomes a medium for connection.
People who feel free, relaxed, and truly at home in their villa.
Each Tropical Modern villa by 3A Signature is a symphony, where architecture, climate, and lifestyle resonate in a unique melody.
Villa Design Process At 3A Signature
At 3A Signature, every project is a dialogue between architects and homeowners, between the land and the way of living. We call our villa design process “Human Centered Design For Living” – designing not just for housing, but for living fully as oneself.
Creating a meaningful home does not begin with drawings. It begins with a journey of understanding people, nature, and architectural spirit.
I. People – The Origin Of Every Design
1. Personalized Dialogue – Each Client Is A Compact World
In parallel, we study local culture to ensure the villa is not only beautiful, but belongs to its place, harmonizing with natural and human context.
III. Architecture – Crafting A Green Living Legacy
3. Concept Design – Sketching Your Life Journey
Based on the brief and survey, 3A Signature proposes initial layout concepts, grounded in:
Visual axes, wind paths, circulation routes.
Emotional pause points, breathing spaces, opening and closing directions.
Space is organized like a symphony, where function and emotion flourish together.
4. Architectural Perspectives – When The Building Begins To Tell Its Story
We develop detailed 3D perspectives: massing, materials, greenery, lighting.
Each view is like a slice of life, carrying the character of the land and the homeowner.
5. Interior Direction – From Structure To Emotion
Interior design does not come after architecture; it is a continuation of the spatial narrative:
Palette, materials, lighting, spatial flow.
Emotions, functions, and personal habits are all clearly reflected.
6. Interior Perspectives – Every Corner Carries Living Spirit
Living room, bedroom, kitchen, foyer, porch, library… All are rendered in 3D perspectives to let homeowners experience their future home in advance. The living space is not just “seen” but sensed through intuition.
7. Technical Documentation – From Emotion To Precise Implementation
Documentation includes:
Architectural drawings.
Structural and M&E drawings.
Detailed interior drawings.
Material schedules.
Lighting, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.
Everything is carefully reviewed to ensure consistency, feasibility, and accuracy.
IV. Realization – Bringing Tropical Modern From Drawings To Reality
Our estimating team collaborates with architects to:
Prepare detailed bills of quantities (structure, finishes, interiors, equipment).
Preserve the design spirit in every wall, slab, and stone.
Balance budget and aesthetics for each item.
9. Construction And Supervision – Transforming Design Into A Real Living Space
The lead architect remains involved throughout construction:
Checking that every detail matches the drawings.
Selecting materials with the right texture and Tropical Modern spirit.
Supervising construction to achieve refined, calm, and precise finishes.
V. Preservation – Keeping Architecture Alive Through Time
10. Maintenance And Care – The Villa As A Living Organism
After handover, we continue to accompany homeowners:
Maintaining technical systems.
Caring for wood, stone, and landscape.
Advising on interior adjustments by season or changing needs.
→ So that every villa remains not only durable, but fresh, just like the owner’s lifestyle.
Modern Villa Design – H Villa.
3A Signature’s Commitments As Your Design Partner
When working with modern villa owners, 3A Signature brings peace of mind to partners and clients through commitments such as:
Precise, high standard construction: Correct execution according to design, use of premium materials, advanced techniques, and strict quality control.
Consistent quality: Design and construction form a unified whole, with no patchwork or misalignment between stages.
Clear, transparent process: Every stage from design, construction, installation, to warranty is clearly defined in the contract, ensuring client confidence.
Long term warranty: Clear warranty policies that protect your rights after project completion.
Professional team: Architects and engineers accompany the project, closely supervising to realize the design accurately and gracefully.
Client satisfaction: Our ultimate goal is to deliver a living space worthy of you, meeting your needs and expectations at the highest level.
The 3A Signature Team Celebrating Our 5th Anniversary – Looking Back At The Journey And Welcoming An Inspiring New Chapter.
Why Choose 3A Signature
Absolutely personalized design – no standard templates, no repetition, everything tailored to your unique identity.
Tropical Modern as a signature design language, weaving nature into living spaces with refinement and aesthetics.
Lead architects accompanying you from the first conversation to construction supervision.
Transparent, detailed, and turnkey process – from architectural, interior, and landscape design to construction and long term maintenance.
Architectural spirit present in every detail – from light and materials to spatial emotions, all telling one cohesive story.
Conclusion
All of the information and knowledge above are the dedication and aspirations that 3A Signature has been sharing with villa owners across many projects. If you are looking for a partner who does not only design villas, but crafts a unique living statement, 3A Signature is where that journey begins.
Explore our turnkey villa design and build services today and do not forget to leave your information so our team can answer any questions you may have about your future home or your villa design quote form.
Contact our architects via hotline 0965 880 168 to begin the journey of bringing to life a living space that reflects every member of your family. We are always ready to listen – and to accompany you.
