In 2025, Bangalore’s architecture will have become a mix of what is sustainable, culture-aware, and very tech-focused. From small-scale designers of private homes to large firms that are changing the city’s profile, we see that what is putting out world-class architecture, which also includes a great dose of tech. Also of note is that what we term as India’s Silicon Valley is doing a great job at drawing in design talent, which is really thinking outside the box.
The top 10 architecture firms in Bangalore:
1. Venkataramanan Associates (VA Group)
One of the preeminent firms in Bangalore is VA Group, which also stands out in large-scale institutional, corporate, and urban projects. They have a multi-disciplinary structure which they bring to bear on very complex development projects, and in 2025, they are noted for also including climate-responsive design into their top-edge workplace planning. Also, it is the case that many Fortune 500 companies turn to VA for sustainable campus solutions.
2. Kembhavi Architecture Foundation
Kembhavi Architecture Foundation has been at the forefront of sustainable design, which was adopted by many only recently. They have been into energy efficiency, the use of local materials, and intelligent façade design. In 2025, the firm is also doing very well in net-zero buildings and health care facilities, which they designed to be functional as well as comforting.
3. Mindspace Architects
Mindspace Architects is known for their simple and sensitive design approach. They live by a human-centered philosophy, and out of that, which also includes bringing in natural elements to build spaces, a very present theme in today’s urban setting. Also, in recent years, they have been into doing more of the educational and cultural projects, which they are designing for better learning environments and greater community interaction.
4. Praxis Architecture
Praxis has a reputation for context-driven research-based design. In 2025, Praxis’ portfolio, which includes mixed-use developments and housing projects, presents a balance between affordability and aesthetic quality. Also, they are into modular construction, which in turn reduces project timelines and environmental impact, a trait that endears them to the new age developers.
5. Hundredhands
In love with fluid and harmonious forms, Hundredhands produces architecture that is at once timeless and contemporary. They also tend to use open volumes, artisanal details, and natural materials in their work. In 2025, Hundredhands is also very much known for their boutique hotels and institutional projects, which they design to foster social interaction and community identity.
6. Cadence Architects
Cadence is recognized for its bold, very expressive designs, which turn the rules on its head. In the residential and retail design fields, in particular, they have gone viral for what they do with geometry and color. In 2025, the company breaks into hospitality and high-end commercial architecture, which they fill with experimental structures that become immediate landmarks.
7. Mistry Architects
Established by the noted Chitra Vishwanath Mistry Architects, has become a name in ecological architecture. They put into use mud, stabilized earth blocks, and rainwater harvesting in their projects. As climate consciousness rises in 2025, the firm reports getting more demand for eco homes and regenerative landscapes in Karnataka.
8. Stapati
Stapati has been at the forefront in perfecting the luxury hospitality space with our eye for tropical modernist design. Though based in many cities, we at Stapati’s Bengaluru studio have put out what is talked about today in the region for resort and residential work. In 2025, they raise the bar in experiential architecture by integrating craft, landscape, and cultural story into all they do.
9. BetweenSpaces
BetweenSpaces, is a rising star that has built a name for itself through smart design and clean lines. They do very well with residential projects, which they manage to make the most of by including elements of natural light and cross-ventilation in what are often very tight urban plots. This year, the firm is putting forward community-focused housing models that put an emphasis on shared spaces, sustainability, and affordability.
10. DS2 Architecture
DS2 has a focus on commercial, hospitality, and corporate interiors. What they do best is precise execution, efficient space use, and contemporary design. In 2025, the firm is at the top of tech companies’ lists, which are re-designing hybrid workspaces, as we see their designs that integrate technology, ergonomics, and aesthetics very well.
The Architecture Landscape in 2025:
In 2025, Bangalore’s architecture will have grown to put greater stress on green buildout, AI-assisted design, adaptive reuse of structures, and community-centered planning. Also, we see many firms that have adopted parametric tools to improve climate performance, and users are very much into biophilic design, which in turn reduces stress and improves health. Also, with large-scale urban growth, architects in the city are putting more focus on transit-oriented development and sustainable mass housing.
