Pile foundation is the conventional method for high storey buildings which supports very high loads. Liquefaction is a common phenomenon that occurs in loose granular soils with less fines located in seismically active zone. In such locations, there is a considerable reduction in both vertical and lateral pile capacities which leads to a greater number of piles that are not economical. The present study is about the development of a residential building (G + 14F) located in seismically active zone designed on pile foundations. The subsoil comprises of loose to medium dense silty sand (fines < 15%) revealed that the soil is susceptible to liquefaction. This paper also illustrates the mitigation of liquefaction using deep vibro compaction (VC) technique, an optimal design of vibro compaction by conducting field trials prior to main works, pre and post-performance tests during trial works and routine works using Electric cone penetration tests.