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In the ever-evolving realm of architecture and design, the year 2025 will bring in a renewed appreciation for spaces through a diverse set of concepts. Team IAnD identifies some transformational trends with insightful contributions from Sanjay Puri Architects, Deksha Design Studio, Architect Rajendra Kumar, SEZA Architects, Quirk Studio, Studio IAAD, and Soniya Potdar Design Studio.

Amid the rolling grasslands and acacia-dotted plains of the Serengeti, emerges a creative architectural endeavour. Inspired by the harmony of the Savannah, this sensitively orchestrated project integrates architecture into the ecosystem with giraffes-majestic icons of the African wilderness-as its focal users. Designed by Zoo Architects, the project redefines architecture by merging human ingenuity with ecological responsibility. It celebrates the giraffe's world while preserving the delicate balance of one of Earth's most iconic landscapes.

A former hotel in Verbier, Switzerland, is reimagined as a seasonal retreat-furnished entirely with reclaimed elements and bespoke craftsmanship. Designed by Marianne Tiegen Interiors with a deep respect for circular design principles, the home avoids standardisation and celebrates the beauty of age, texture, and context. Explore this 1,000 sq. m. transformation that redefines the meaning of comfort and sustainability in alpine living.

How can design revive redundant infrastructure and bridge the urban-rural divide? CRA's Post Office Pod reimagines public spaces as modular, climate-responsive, off-grid work environments. Debuting at La Biennale di Venezia 2025 and rolling out across Italy via the Polis Project, this concept blends adaptive reuse, decentralised work, and inclusive civic access. A model India could learn from?