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The work of the Studio has earned global recognition over the past two decades, winning over 100 awards and receiving extensive coverage in leading print and online publications, both Indian and international. The practice has presented at prestigious platforms globally, where we have addressed our role as a thought leader in the design industry.

Creation in Collaboration

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World Architecture Festival

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RAAS Chhatrasagar wins WAF 2021 under Hotel & Leisure - Completed Buildings category
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World Architecture Festival

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World Holiday Building of the Year 2011 to RAAS Jodhpur
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WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL

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Highly Commended in the Completed Office Building Category
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PRIX VERSAILLES WORLD ARCHITECTURE

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Masti Dubai gets the Special Prize (Interiors) in the Restaurants category for Africa and West Asia
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Reimagining the way we build

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Modular construction as a sustainable and efficient alternative to conventional building methods
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IFJ

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The Jaypore store creates a modular immersive retail experience that reflects the brand's core values
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Building with the terrain

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How can we design better in the Himalayas?
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Elle Decor

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Masti 2.0 at The Dubai Edition Hotel--minimal intervention, maximal repurposing
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Volume Zero

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The House of Celeste explores India's multiculturalism, celebrating its sense of togetherness and belonging
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Transforming heritage properties into hotels

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Reinterpreting heritage to craft authentic hospitality experiences
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Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival Malaysia

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Principal Sidhartha Talwar as keynote speaker at the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival, Malaysia
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Elle Decor

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Motodo Pizzeria -an ode to the hospitality and conviviality of Italy
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Not just another brick in the wall

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Transforming the ubiquitous Brick into forms of Contemporary Expression
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Forbes India 2023

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Asha Sairam reflects on her guiding principles and design passion, as part of Forbes NextGen designers
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Can we do more with less?

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A case for Looking Inwards
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India Design ID

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Studio Lotus features in 'In Studio with Kohler' at ID 2023
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Luxe Code

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A multi-generational home that successfully blends varied aspirations
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Of material and memory

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Creating a Cohesive, Memorable Hospitality Experience
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LA Journal

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Imagine Studio at The Trees extends the boundaries of the gated development to include the community and the city
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IIA Kerala Chapter

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Principal Harsh Vardhan as a key speaker at IIA Kerala Chapter Convention 2023
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Craft, beauty and the search for meaning

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On the relevance of Handiwork for Indian Contexts
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FIND Asia Design Fair

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Ankur Choksi as part of a panel on The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability at FIND Global Summit, 2022
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Building better facades

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How Facade Design impacts a building's Performance and User Well-being
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The concept of second homes

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Holiday homes-an escape from urban chaos
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Can design shape culture?

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This Thing called Cultural Space, by Sidhartha Talwar
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How do we celebrate our living heritage

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How can Contemporary Design and Local Craft enrich each other?
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Reimagining urban living

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Designing Compact Homes that incorporate Daylight and Natural Ventilation
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Building brand identity through design

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How can Spatial Interventions impact Experiences? by Asha Sairam
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Evolution of the Jaali at RAAS Jodhpur

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Crafting a dialogue between the old and the new through authenticity of materials and workmanship
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HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARDS

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RAAS Chhatrasagar-Winner in the Lodges and Camps category at the 18th Annual HD Awards
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DEZEEN AWARDS

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Studio Lotus longlisted in Dezeen Awards 2022 for Architecture Studio of the Year
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Archdaily

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Max House-An alternative Benchmark for Commercial Architecture
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Architecture + Design

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House of Celeste-Into the Wild
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People | Place | Time

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Diving into the Past, Engaging with People in the Present, to create Spaces of the Future
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Tribal Design Forum

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Ankur Choksi as a key speaker in Tribal Design Forum
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AHEAD AWARDS

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RAAS Chhatrasagar bags 1st prize in the Lodges, Tents, Camps and Sustainability Category
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The tale of retail

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Store vs Click: Instant gratification or virtual convenience?
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Luxe Code

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South End Home-Adding New Life into an existing neoclassical structure for 21st Century Living
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The future of restaurant design

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Strong Concepts and an emphasis on Better Engagement spell the Future of Restaurant Design
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Emergence and Improvisation

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Quality of Emergence as seen through a Theoretical and Professional Lens, by Ankur Choksi
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Coworking spaces and digital nomadism

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What does the Future of Work look like? by Ankur Choksi
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IFJ

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Preserving Industrial Heritage
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FOAID - Crafting Meaning, Celebrating Context

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Ambrish Arora on 'Creating Meaning, Celebrating Context' through Villa in the Woods
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Innovative use of architectural materials

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Contemporizing Craft, by Pankhuri Goel
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What it means to design sustainably

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Greenwashing has become rampant; we must recognize the need for going Truly Green, by Sidhartha Talwar
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Architectural Digest

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A Gurugram Office adorned with Indian Folk Art
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Living in light

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Daylight as an Integral Architectural Element, by Sidhartha Talwar
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The Future of the Building Industry is Circular

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Is 'Building Green' the solution, or are there Credible Alternatives? by Ambrish Arora
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The Hindu

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Ankur Choksi's take on How the Future of Luxury real estate is taking the Eco route
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Design Diffusion

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Ambrish Arora on How to interpret Design Authenticity to best express a specific Context
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Golden Trezzini Awards

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Krushi Bhawan bags Honorable Mention in International Golden Trezzini Awards
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Home & Design Trends

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Trilegal demonstrates a Stellar Narrative of Indian Arts and Crafts
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Evolving Paradigms of Luxury

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A New Consciousness that favours Experiences over Possessions
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IndiaNOW: Architecture in the Contemporary Landscape

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Sidhartha Talwar and Ankur Choksi reflecting upon the Studio's Goals and Approaches
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Refurbishment in Architecture | ArchDaily

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The Baradari at City Palace Jaipur - an insightful example of how design brings inherent value
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Archello

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Ekaya Thaan brings back the glory of Banarasi textiles
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DEZEEN AWARDS 2020

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The Club at the Trees features in Dezeen Awards 2020 Architecture Longlist
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KYOORIUS DESIGN

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Cafe Lota & the Museum Shop, Royal Enfield & Imagine Studio and In-Book wins for IBC & VECV
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WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS

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House with a Brick Veil & Imagine Studio chosen as Finalists in 3 categories
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IBC AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

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Max House wins IBC Award 2021 for Excellence in Built Environment
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Futurarc

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The retro charm of energy-efficient Max House, New Delhi
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The Leela Magazine

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Asha Sairam on how offering choices enhances experiences, fostering robust communities
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The Merit List

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RAAS Chhatrasagar by Studio Lotus is a Citation Project for the Merit List
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Comfort in Construction | Domus

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This house blurs boundaries, connecting inside and outside while navigating context
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HUDCO DESIGN

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Studio Lotus wins 1st prize in Green Buildings category at HUDCO Design Awards
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Southeast Asia Building

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The Club at The Trees blends Godrej's rich history with a forward-thinking approach
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ARCASIA AWARDS

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Paro by Good Earth bags Store Design of the Year at Arcasia Awards
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Designboom

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Situated in the heart of the old walled city of Jodhpur, awaits a charismatic boutique hotel
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Industrial style Royal Enfield Garage Cafe in Goa | designboom

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Built around the core values of the brand—timelessness, craftsmanship and a true love for motorcycling
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DEZEEN AWARDS 2020

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Krushi Bhawan features in Dezeen Awards 2020 Architecture longlist in the Civic Building Category
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Area, Italy

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Stacked House is designed as an airy, day-lit sanctuary with all spaces cross-ventilated throughout the day
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Inside Outside

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Aloft - An Upward Trend in Hospitality
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KYOORIUS DESIGN AWARDS

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Studio Lotus wins Baby Blue Elephant for Trilegal Office
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SURFACE DESIGN AWARDS

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Supreme Winner and Winner in Public Building Exterior and Interior Categories
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How green is your building?

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Shortlisted for a global award, Krushi Bhawan showcases architects integrating sustainability in construction
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KYOORIUS DESIGN AWARDS

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Ather Experience Centre, Chennai
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Forbes India

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A collection of the best home offices-Stepped House
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The Hindu

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Shortlisted project for the World Architecture Festival 2021
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Stir

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Earth and Glass House by Studio Lotus is a materially enriched suburban sanctuary
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Futurarc

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Production centres are shifting from energy-intensive to eco-sensitive designs
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Stir

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Raro House of Fashion by Studio Lotus builds an identity on complementary duality
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Hotelier India

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Harmonizing warm earth tones with lush tropical greens for a polished tropical vibe
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Dwell

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Twin Cubes & A Court--a stark contemporary architectural shell for a richly layered interior
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Architectural Digest India

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A stunning example of Design Prowess meeting Ecological Solutions
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INSIDE - WORLD FESTIVAL OF INTERIORS

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Baradari at City Palace, Jaipur, Wins in the Creative Reuse Category
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Indian Architect & Builder Magazine

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RAAS Chhatrasagar-Where nature meets craftsmanship

Better Interiors

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Studio Lotus & Story Studio transform Fields Club into a dynamic hub for Bengaluru's tech-savvy professionals
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AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE

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Nomination for RAAS Jodhpur in the 2013 Awards Cycle
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Architectural Digest

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How a neoclassical building in Lutyens' Delhi transformed into an opulent home
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India Today Home

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Located between Bhimtal and Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand, The Villa in the Woods is centred on building a self-sufficient community
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Architecture + Design

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RAAS Chhatrasagar: An Eco-Conscious Design
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ET Edge | Panel Discussion

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Principal Ankur Choksi on Buildings of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
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Outlook Traveller

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Understated elegance at RAAS Devigarh, Udaipur
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Krushi Bhawan | Design Owl | Think Turf

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Krushi Bhawan; of the people of Odisha, by Studio Lotus, for the farmers of Odisha
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World Architecture News

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Studio Lotus unveils Stacked House, subverting the archetype of poorly-lit row-houses in dense neighbourhoods
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Design Essentia

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Upstage Club embodies the flagship brand's business and hospitality experience at the Roseate House. New Delhi
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WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS AWARDS

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Hotel of the Year Award to RAAS Jodhpur
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IIA AWARDS

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Max House is amongst the three shortlisted entries for IIA Awards 2020
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ACES OF SPACE DESIGN AWARDS

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Mehrangarh Fort Visitor Centre bags 2nd position at Ace of Spaces Design Awards 2020, Unbuilt Category
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