Bringing nature into buildings is becoming a fundamental aspect of space design says Ranju Singhi

• August 2, 2025
• By: Editorial Team
• INFLUENCERS

As the world of architecture and interior design continues to evolve, balancing sustainability, technology, and user well-being has become the become the need of the hour. What will homes, offices, and cities look like in the near future? Are the designers able to ideate such spaces which are eco-conscious as well as modern? To address all these questions, we spoke to Ranju Singhi, founder and principal architect of Basic Architects who is known for creating thoughtful and future shaping spaces. 

1. What’s one material or design approach you believe will define 2025? 

Bringing nature into buildings, or in technical terms biophilic design. It is becoming a fundamental aspect of space design and is no longer merely a fad. It goes beyond simply adding plants and entails utilising earthy materials, natural light, fresh air, and designs that are peaceful and rooted with nature. The overall intention behind is to design areas that promote health, well-being, and a stronger sense of connection to the natural world. 

2. How are you incorporating technology (AI, smart materials, digital tools) into your creative process? 

Before a structure is ever constructed, we employ computerised technologies to assess its performance, particularly with regard to heat, ventilation, and sunshine. We can build places that receive the ideal quantity of natural light without being overheated by using daylight simulation. These technologies allow us make smarter choices early in the process. We envision design being even more responsive in the future by fusing real-time data with in-depth knowledge of the location, temperature, and human traffic patterns. 

3. Sustainability continues to shape design what new practices, materials, or mindsets are you adopting to push it further in 2025?

We're changing our perspective in 2025; it's about making easier, more intelligent decisions rather than introducing more technology. We avoid waste by designing only what is actually needed. Additionally, we're employing joints and materials that can be disassembled and utilized again in other projects. For us, sustainability serves as the foundation for all of our design choices rather than the final destination.  

4. What role does “brand thinking” or storytelling play in your architectural work today? 

Our design process is centered on telling stories. Whether it's a school that promotes learning or an office that feels secure and inviting, we make an effort to understand what our clients value most and reflect that in the environment. The structure ought to speak for its occupants. 
 
We maintain simplicity and consideration. Every decision, from the layout of the rooms to the texture of the materials, contributes to the narrative. A place's emotional impact and subliminal messages about its mission are equally as important as its aesthetic appeal. 

5. Predict one major shift in how we live, work, or build in the next 2–3 years. 

There will be a greater emphasis on creating environments that promote our health and wellbeing in the upcoming years. The construction of residences, workplaces, and educational institutions will promote relaxation, renewal, and a closer bond with the natural world. 

Features like indoor plants, natural light, fresh air, and peaceful, well-balanced areas will proliferate. Establishing surroundings that lessen stress, enhance concentration, and promote mental and physical well-being in daily life will be the aim.