The architectural profession in India is undergoing a profound evolution, driven by the surge in global trends and technological advancements while tailoring its approach to meet the evolving needs of an increasingly modern society. The heightened visibility of global trends within the design community has proven immensely beneficial, enabling designers to access a wealth of visual resources that align with their creative visions. This influx of visual inspiration has transformed architecture into a more visually oriented medium, empowering designers to articulate their ideas more effectively.
The advent of technology has bridged the gap by providing designers access to many tools and software that facilitate the visualisation process. Even when technology may not be readily available, platforms like Midjourney and Dalle offer imaginative software solutions that enable designers to approximate their vision. This symbiotic relationship between technology and design has revolutionised the industry, allowing professionals to identify and leverage emerging trends more precisely. This newfound ability to determine the most relevant design trends has facilitated more productive collaborations between architects and clients, particularly in residential and hospitality projects.
A convergence of new opportunities, adaptability, and innovations is propelling architecture. As societal expectations skyrocket, architects face fresh challenges, providing fertile ground for pioneering solutions. In our country, promising advancements like the BIM software and computational design are on the horizon - BIM, because it promises enhanced fault detection and improved design quality.
Meanwhile, computational design predicts a transformative shift, enabling the mass production of creative designs through logical frameworks. This creation holds the potential to significantly reduce the labour-intensive aspects of design, marking a paradigm shift in architectural production.
Innovative design inspires new materials and technologies, improving project quality, speed, and sustainability. With the help of visual tools, communication among architects, engineers, and material experts has become seamless, fostering a new era of partnership that enables the sharing of information and ideas across global networks.
As designers use technology to develop bold ideas, engineers and material experts work together to bring these visions to life efficiently and sustainably. This collaborative approach speeds up the construction process and improves the quality and sustainability of the built environment - ultimately ushering in a more dynamic and innovative era for the industry.
As a designer, I predict a shift towards highly personalised designs – a shift underpinned by remarkable technological advancements, enabling us to create spaces that meet individual preferences and address pressing environmental concerns. Compact and efficient designs are crucial as cities grow and land becomes scarce. Moreover, our designs must exhibit flexibility and resilience to confront challenges such as pandemics while fostering inclusive, walkable neighbourhoods to enhance urban life quality.
As architects, we wield the power to shape evolving urban landscapes, integrating functionality, aesthetics, and social responsibility to craft environments that resonate with inhabitants—embracing ongoing innovation and developing personalised solutions that remain adaptable to tomorrow’s ever-changing needs and challenges.
Architect Mr. Reza Kabul: ARK Reza Kabul Architects
Architecture, as a subject, is always in an ever-evolving cusp of transformation. All factors affecting the built form, such as climate, global trends and technology are in a constant push to adaptation and change, thus influencing the
Ar. Himanshu Patel: 6thdesign studio
As an architect deeply rooted in the ethos of sustainable architecture, I believe that Indian architecture is indeed in a transformative phase, and this transformation is deeply intertwined with our commitment to environmental
Ar. Shruti Dimri, Ar. Madhav Raman, Ar. Vaibhav Dimri: Anagram Architects
In today’s context, the idea of modernity in architecture has shifted towards addressing the pressing needs of society. This includes a strong focus on technology, artificial intelligence (AI), energy efficiency, and the well-being of
Ar. Akshara Verma & Ar. Dinesh Verma: Ace Group Architects
India’s unique advantage lies in its ability to blend modern methodologies with traditional craftsmanship, thus fostering a distinct architectural identity. The convergence of these elements serves as a catalyst for innovation within
Ar. Akshay Selukar: Akshay Selukar
The future of architecture will be driven by innovation and a commitment to creating built environments that are environmentally sustainable, technologically advanced, and responsive to the needs of society
Architect Lalichan Zacharias: Lalichan Zacharias atelier
Yes, Indian architecture is in a transformation phase. Modernisation, Globalization and exposure to International Designs have influenced the Indian architecture to a great extent. Architecture is becoming more and more technology
Ar. (Dr). Harish Tripathi & Jyoti Tripathi: ARHATA
The architecture of any country is deeply rooted in the culture, psyche, economy, and politics, and India’s situation is no different. In addition to this, the advent of new technologies has a profound effect on the thought
Ar. Amey Dahanukar: ARA Designs
In modern India, architects have extensive travel experience, while earlier, travel exposure to different parts of the world used to be somewhat difficult. However, everything is now accessible due to many travel options, and each
Ar. Archana Van Gils: AVG Architects
Being a part of this endlessly mutable field for almost more than a decade, I can attest to the remarkable evolution of the profession in response to global trends and technological advancements, while also adapting to the needs of
Architect Mr. Arpan Johari: AW Design
India has a rich history of building design trends that have cross influenced across borders and have slowly transformed over the centuries. In fact, the transformative phase in Indian Architecture has always been ongoing. Sometimes it