New Delhi, India | October 2025 — The countdown has begun for one of India’s most awaited design festivals — the Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) 2025. As it steps into its 11th glorious year, FOAID returns to the NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi on 21 and 22 November 2025, promising a spectacular showcase of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Organised as a vibrant platform for architects, designers, developers, students, and brands, FOAID 2025 is expected to draw thousands of design enthusiasts from across India and abroad. With its compelling theme of “Designing the Future: Innovation Meets Expression”, the Delhi Edition aims to spark dialogue around the evolving face of architecture and interiors in a rapidly modernising world.
Since its inception in 2014, FOAID has evolved into India’s premier design congregation, having hosted more than 70 design shows, 1,000+ inspirational talks, and engaging over 50,000 professionals nationwide. The event has built a reputation for blending the academic and artistic with the practical — where bold ideas meet tangible business opportunities.
As the festival celebrates its 11th year, organisers say FOAID continues to be a canvas of creativity, featuring a diverse mix of exhibitions, live installations, panel discussions, workshops, and competitions that encourage innovation at every level.
What to Expect at FOAID 2025 Delhi
The Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) is a national platform that celebrates design diversity and encourages creative thinking. Over the last decade, FOAID has connected thousands of professionals and students through its exhibitions, conferences, and competitions, nurturing India’s design culture and global presence.
The New Delhi Edition is shaping up to be one of the festival’s most ambitious outings yet. Here’s what’s on the cards:
Design Arena
A sprawling exhibition zone featuring cutting-edge projects from top architectural and interior firms across India. Visitors can explore more than 200 exhibits of built, unbuilt, and conceptual works, celebrating the full spectrum of design thinking.
Light First & International Furniture Pavilion
For the first time in its Delhi edition, FOAID will feature highlights from its International Furniture Pavilion, where global furniture brands showcase the latest in design and sustainability. The Light First segment, meanwhile, explores innovations in architectural and decorative lighting.
Design Manthan – The Conference
A thought-provoking series of panel discussions and keynote talks where design leaders debate and discuss pressing issues — from sustainable architecture and adaptive reuse to AI’s role in modern interiors.
Expressions & Competitions
Student-centric competitions like Expressions and Creative Minds Next continue to serve as FOAID’s talent incubator — giving the next generation of designers a stage to present their ideas to established professionals.
Awards & Recognition
The festival culminates in a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship, with awards honouring excellence across architecture, interiors, and product design categories.
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Beyond being an exhibition, FOAID Delhi 2025 will function as a design ecosystem, encouraging collaboration between architects, interior designers, developers, material brands, and clients. Industry experts, product manufacturers, and real-estate innovators will engage in networking sessions designed to build partnerships and promote Indian design excellence on the global stage.
For brands and studios, the Delhi event presents a golden opportunity to exhibit new products, build connections, and gain national visibility. For visitors — whether professionals, students, or design lovers — it’s a chance to experience the latest materials, technologies, and aesthetics redefining the built environment.
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India’s real estate and construction sectors are experiencing a design renaissance — blending global influences with local traditions. Events like FOAID provide the intellectual and creative platform needed to fuel this transformation.
From climate-responsive architecture to luxury interiors in urban spaces like Noida, Gurgaon, and Mumbai, FOAID acts as a think-tank for the built environment — pushing boundaries and fostering responsible, beautiful, and human-centric design.
Looking Ahead
Following the New Delhi Edition, FOAID 2025 will continue its journey to Mumbai, with the second leg scheduled for 19 and 20 December 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre. Both events together form India’s most influential design dialogue — connecting creativity, commerce, and community under one inspiring roof.
As registrations open soon, designers, architects, and enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting their chance to be part of this grand celebration of design culture. Whether you come to showcase your work, discover new trends, or simply be inspired — FOAID 2025 New Delhi promises to be the ultimate destination for design innovation.
Event Snapshot
- Event: Festival of Architecture & Interior Designing (FOAID) – New Delhi Edition 2025
- Venue: NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi
- Dates: 21 – 22 November 2025
- Theme: Designing the Future: Innovation Meets Expression
- Official Website: https://www.foaidindia.in/
- Upcoming Edition: FOAID Mumbai 2025 – 19 & 20 December at Jio World Convention Centre
