Global Architectural Services Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Service Type (Engineering Services, Urban Planning Services, Architectural Advisory Services, Construction & Project Management Services, Interior Design Services, Building Code Counseling & Interpretation Consulting Services, Legal Technical Requirement Compliance Counseling Services, and Others), By End-use (Education, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Residential, Industrial, Retail, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035.

Global Architectural Services Market Insights Forecasts To 2035

• The Global Architectural Services Market Size Was Estimated at USD 395.1 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.09% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Architectural Services Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 682.08 Billion by 2035
• Europe is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Architectural Services Market Size was Worth Around USD 395.1 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to Around USD 682.08 Billion by 2035 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.09% from 2025 and 2035. The global architectural services market is propelled because rapid urbanisation has led to a surge in residential and commercial construction projects in emerging countries like Brazil and India. Governments throughout the world are also concentrating on implementing affordable housing projects.   

Market Overview

The global architectural services are the professional activities of planning, designing, and overseeing buildings and structures. The number of construction projects currently taking place across the world shows no sign of stopping. Developing municipal infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings will become increasingly in demand as urbanisation continues to grow and individuals migrate to urban areas from rural areas to access better opportunities. The World Bank estimates that as of April 2023, 4.4 billion (56%) individuals live in cities. This means there will be many construction projects to accommodate the growing urban populations. Making these construction projects a reality will require architectural services. Many governments are pursuing government-level programs in order to build the amount of infrastructure necessary for economic growth, particularly in emerging economies. Therefore, both public and private sectors are engaged in lengthy programs to build roads, bridges, schools, universities, shopping malls, transportation hubs, etc.

Governments all around the world are investing heavily in infrastructure and urban development, which is driving the demand for architectural services.  For instnce, the Smart Towns Mission in India, which has set aside Rupay 2,05,018 crore to build 100 smart towns, has greatly expanded the market for sustainable design and urban planning services. At the same time, China's yearly commitment to building smart cities and India's larger infrastructure push emphasize infrastructure as a major motivator.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the architectural services market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the architectural services market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the architectural services market. 

Driving Factors

The growth of the global architectural services market is boosted by the use of 3D printing. One new potential application for additive manufacturing is architecture 3D printing. 3D printing provides the most immediate link between the representation of touch and sensation and the visual on-screen representation. The costs are decreasing and technology is advancing rapidly. 3D printing will soon be standard for project presentations due to delivery times measured in hours or days rather than weeks, and cost savings of over 75%. For example, the 3D printed house revealed recently was produced by ICON, a building technology start-up, and New Story, a charity housing organization, designed in less than 24 hours and at a cost of less than USD 10,000. Also, Dubai's Office of the Future has the designation of the first 3D printed office.

Restraining Factors

The global architectural services market faces obstacles like professionals in the architecture field must cultivate new skills and knowledge to ensure effective business performance and management, through the use of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, building information modelling (BIM), and big data applications. The lack of resources to develop these skills is hindering the market. 

Market Segmentation

The architectural services market share is classified into service type and end-use.

• The construction & project management services segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the service type, the architectural services market is divided into engineering services, urban planning services, architectural advisory services, construction & project management services, interior design services, building code counseling & interpretation consulting services, legal technical requirement compliance counseling services, and others. Among these, the construction & project management services segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segment is driven by the construction industry. The market segment will be expanding in the future due to the continued increase in construction activities around the world, which is, in turn, increasing the demand for construction and project management services in areas like project life cycle management, cost control, risk management. 

• The industrial segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end-use, the architectural services market is divided into education, government, healthcare, hospitality, residential, industrial, retail, and others. Among these, the industrial segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is propelled by the fast industrialisation of the world, as well as the increase in the acquisition of corporate firms and the development of new plants. There is also the expectation that a demand for architectural consultancy and interior design services will grow due to business owners initiating green building projects either due to environmental concerns or to satisfy the demands of their clientele.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Architectural Services Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the Architectural Services market over the predicted timeframe.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the Architectural Services market over the predicted timeframe. In the Asia Pacific, the category is expected to see steady growth during the projection period because the region's rapid urbanisation, increasing population, and surge of residential and industrial-building projects are factors that contribute to its growth. China is leading the architectural services industry in component sales, with major firms and their increasing commitment to developing new manufacturing facilities.

Europe is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the Architectural Services market during the forecast period. In Europe, most sales in the market are derived from the IT industry's growing construction market may be associated with other investments and new infrastructure construction projects. The gradual recommencements of the construction of various data centre facilities, which were halted temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the launch of new IT projects, are expected to boost the architectural services category over the period of projection.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the architectural services market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Gensler
• HDR
• Nikken Sekkei
• Sweco
• AECOM
• Perkins Eastman
• Haeahn Architecture
• Heerim Architects & Planners
• DLR Group
• HKS
• CannonDesign
• Others 

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In November 2023, AECOM signed an MoU with Boryspil International Airport to work as a reconstruction partner. AECOM partnered with the Boryspil Airport reconstruction project to provide infrastructure consulting services encompassing capability assessment and asset condition, planning, design, program management, and construction management. In addition, the company helped develop program management capabilities for the broader reconstruction of the country's aviation industry.

• In December 2023, HDR, Inc. acquired City Point Partners, a construction services provider based in Massachusetts, U.S. The two firms collaborated on various projects, such as the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The acquired firm is a program management company specializing in public outreach, construction services, project controls, and project management. 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the architectural services market based on the following segments: 

Global Architectural Services Market, By Service Type

• Engineering Services
• Urban Planning Services
• Architectural Advisory Services
• Construction & Project Management Services
• Interior Design Services
• Building Code Counseling & Interpretation Consulting Services
• Legal Technical Requirement Compliance Counseling Services
• Others

Global Architectural Services Market, By End-use

• Education
• Government
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Residential
• Industrial
• Retail
• Others

Global Architectural Services Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Europe
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa