As India continues to establish itself as a thriving hub for contemporary architecture, we reflect on 10 of the country’s most notable buildings from the past year as part of Dezeen’s Review of 2025.
Raj Sabhagruh, Gujarat, by Serie Architects
Enveloped in 800,000 hand-cut bricks, this expansive Jainism complex stands at the heart of a 100-hectare monastery atop a hill in Dharampur.
Each brick, crafted from white marble off-cuts, was meticulously set over a two-year period across the building’s 36 elevations. The intentionally textured surfaces create dynamic patterns of light and shadow on the façade.
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Rural Library, Maharashtra, by PK_Inception
This 108-square-metre library was developed to address the absence of educational facilities for both children and adults in the village of Kochargaon.
The library features a variety of reading areas and classrooms, all framed by substantial brick arches and arranged around a spacious, brick-paved courtyard. Vibrant bookshelves add pops of color against the orange-brown plaster walls.
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Oasis, Gujarat, by Studio Saransh
Studio Saransh designed its own office, Oasis, to reflect the tranquility of its suburban Ahmedabad location.
The building’s layout invites employees to spend time outdoors, centered around a sunken courtyard featuring a lily pond and surrounded by open walkways. The overall design promotes a sense of retreat, with visitors often remarking that “the studio feels more like a retreat than a conventional office.”
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The Light House, Maharashtra, by SJK Architects
The Light House, a five-storey, multi-generational residence in Nagpur, was the most-viewed Indian architecture project on Dezeen in
