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Eight Architectural Trends About to Blow Up in 2025<\/h1>\n

From reconnecting with nature to the practice of “emotional design,” 2025 will bring some unique trends in architecture.<\/p>\n

The outlook for activity among architectural and design firms was positive in the last quarter of 2024, “driven by anticipated economic growth, declining interest rates and larger project budgets,”\u00a0noted\u00a0<\/a>Marine Sargsyan, a staff economist at Houzz, a home design website.<\/p>\n

Newsweek<\/em>\u00a0spoke to design experts who revealed the architectural\u00a0trends to look out for in the new year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

High-Density Housing<\/h2>\n

Dan Kaplan, a senior partner at FXCollaborative who is the New York-based architect behind New York City’s Statue of Liberty Museum and 1 Willoughby Square, said urban planners and developers are embracing “very high-density, large-scale housing projects” to tackle housing shortages.<\/p>\n

These developments prioritize affordability, accessibility and integration with public transit, with thoughtful design and policy frameworks making this trend “a cornerstone of\u00a0urban development<\/a>,” Kaplan told\u00a0Newsweek.<\/em><\/p>\n

Remodeling and Repurposing<\/h2>\n

Kaplan also said the coming year will bring\u00a0tall building<\/a>\u00a0renovations and repositioning. A growing emphasis on sustainability and adaptability means cities opt for tall building renovations to “optimize existing infrastructure for modern needs,” he said.<\/p>\n

“From retrofitting for energy efficiency to repurposing spaces for mixed use, these projects breathe new life into urban skylines while aligning with climate goals,” Kaplan said.<\/p>\n

Ignacio Rodriguez, the founder\/CEO and lead architect at IR Architects in Los Angeles, echoed this sentiment. He told\u00a0Newsweek<\/em>\u00a0that “the current trend is toward remodeling rather than ground-up new construction” because of\u00a0higher construction costs<\/a>\u00a0and longer project schedules.<\/p>\n

Rodriguez said this year will bring “a stronger shift into transitional architecture styles as we’re having to work with the existing bones of the structures.”<\/p>\n

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Reconnection With Nature<\/h2>\n

Ralph Choeff, the founding principal architect of Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design in Miami, told\u00a0Newsweek<\/em>\u00a0that “people are increasingly seeking to reconnect with nature” and that 2025 will see an emphasis on the integration of sustainability in modern design.<\/p>\n

“There is a growing focus on incorporating natural light and ventilation wherever possible,” he said. “Views are emphasized, which, again, follow the theme of reconnecting with nature and the outdoors. Functionable open plans continue to be popular because they foster family interaction and connection.”<\/p>\n

Kevin Deabler, the co-founder and principal architect of Boston-based RODE Architects, said there will be “a growing demand for resilient, sustainable and healthy homes” in 2025, given the past year’s historic weather events.<\/p>\n

“Designers are focusing not just on surviving these events,” he said, “but also for the need for health and well-being within our homes and commercial spaces.”<\/p>\n

People can be connected back to “nature’s healing power” via “thermal comfort, acoustically tuned, daylit and biophilic [using natural elements] design,” he told\u00a0Newsweek<\/em>.<\/p>\n

‘Emotional Design’<\/h2>\n

The practice of “emotional design” will be a primary consideration in 2025, according to Christine Marvin, the chief marketing and experience officer at Marvin, a century-old manufacturer of premium windows and doors. She has worked closely with architects and interior designers for nearly two decades.<\/p>\n

“This year, we will see a spike in awareness and consideration of emotional design practices,” Marvin told\u00a0Newsweek.<\/em><\/p>\n

As homes serve as an increasingly important place of respite, homeowners are often approaching designers with “the emotional goals for their spaces,” from “quiet and soothing to energizing and motivating and everything in between,” she said.<\/p>\n

For example, architects and other designers are paying attention to how a home invites natural light in every room differently throughout the day and how natural material choices, such as raw wood, can create a biophilic connection.<\/p>\n

“At home, well-executed emotional design clearly reflects the essence and personality of a homeowner. And in public spaces, it curates an intentional experience to genuinely connect with occupants on a deeper level,” Marvin said.<\/p>\n

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A luxury hotel walkway overlooks a jungle forest-themed space. “People are increasingly seeking to reconnect with nature,” an architect told Newsweek, and this year will see an emphasis on the integration of sustainability in modern…<\/span>\u00a0