Top 5 Emerging Architecture and Interior Design Trends in India

The Future is Here: 5 Architecture & Interior Design Trends Shaping India in 2025

In a world where design must adapt to rapid change, architects and interior designers in India are embracing new strategies to create spaces that are not only beautiful but also intelligent, sustainable, and resilient.

Here’s a look at five key trends that are shaping the design narrative in 2025.

1. Biophilic Design Goes Mainstream

Biophilic design—integrating nature into built environments—is more than just an aesthetic trend. In 2025, it’s becoming a wellness-focused design principle across residential, hospitality, and workplace projects. Think indoor gardens, living walls, natural materials, and daylight-maximizing layouts.

Pro Tip for Designers: Use locally sourced stone, bamboo, and terracotta to ground your biophilic concept in regional context.

2. Sustainable and Circular Materials

With increasing emphasis on eco-responsibility, materials are getting smarter. From recycled concrete blocks and bio-based finishes to furniture made from ocean plastic, clients now expect transparency and low-carbon design solutions.

Tool to Explore: Look into material passports or LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) tools to evaluate long-term impact.

3. Multifunctional and Flexible Spaces

The hybrid lifestyle is here to stay. Architects are designing for adaptability—homes that double as offices, hospitality spaces that convert into co-working hubs, and modular furniture that transforms with user needs.

For Interior Designers: Think foldable partitions, mobile lighting, and integrated tech that supports fluid space use.

4. Local Artisanal Touches

Clients are rediscovering the charm of handcrafted, regionally rooted design. Collaborating with local artisans not only preserves culture but also adds uniqueness and texture to every space.

Design Strategy: Blend contemporary forms with traditional craft—like handwoven cane ceilings or brass inlay flooring—to add soul to modern spaces.

5. Tech-Enhanced Design Workflows

From AI-assisted drafting to AR/VR-enabled walkthroughs, technology is now deeply embedded in the creative process. Expect more firms to use BIM, digital twins, and parametric tools to improve accuracy, collaboration, and sustainability.

Insider Insight: Use VR to present your designs more interactively to clients—particularly useful in real estate and hospitality sectors.

Looking to Dive Deeper into These Trends?

For architects and interior designers who want to explore these shifts first-hand, network with peers, and learn from industry experts—design festivals like FOAID offer the perfect platform to engage with what’s next in the world of design.