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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.

Ahmedabad Design Week

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Ankur Choksi speaks at the Ahmedabad Design Week on Creating Meaning; Celebrating Context

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FuturArc Green Leadership Award

Awards

Krushi Bhavan wins this prestigious award for Green Leadership in the Institutional category, 2019

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IIID Awards

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House with a Brick Veil wins the IIID Award 2017 at the National level

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AD50

Awards

Studio Lotus features in Architectural Digest India's inaugural 2014 list of the country's Top 50 Architects

Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards

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Organised by the Hong Kong Interior Design Association, RAAS Jodhpur wins in the Hotel Category, 2010

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Architizer A+ Awards

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Baradari wins for Architecture+Preservation, Imagine Studio gets a Special Mention in Architecture+Metal category, 2017

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Design For Asia Awards

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DFA awards RAAS Jodhpur the Grand Jury Prize and Special Award, 2012

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FastCompany Innovation by Design Awards

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Imagine Studio at The Trees receives an Honourable Mention by FastCompany for 2016

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Perspective Global Awards

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Bar and Restaurant Keya and Kainoosh are awarded the Certificate of Excellence, 2011

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Forbes India Awards

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Studio Lotus recognised among the 7 best Architects & Interior Designers to watch out for, 2010

HUDCO Design Awards

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The HUDCO Design Awards 2017 awards Baradari a Commendation for Conservation of Heritage

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CWAB Awards

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Top Architect Award winners at the 13th Construction World Architect and Builder Awards, 2018

IIA National Awards

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Imagine Studio triumphs in the Conservation Category at the Indian Institute of Architects National Awards, 2019

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The Merit List

Awards

House with a Brick Veil receives a Special Honour title at The Merit List, 2019

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JK AYA Awards

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Sidhartha Talwar is named Architect of the Year 2020 at the JK AYA Awards

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AZ Azure Awards

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Studio Lotus wins 2020 AZ Azure Awards for Krushi Bhawan in both Commercial and Institutional categories

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Aces of Space

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RAAS Chhatrasagar wins Hospitality and Leisure Project of the Year, 2021

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VM-RD Awards

Awards

Paro by Good Earth wins Best Store Design of the Year 2020 at this respected industry platform

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Baku International Awards

Awards

Baradari wins 3rd prize at the Fifth Baku International Architecture Award, 2021

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World Architecture News Awards

Awards

RAAS Jodhpur wins the World Architecture News Awards Hotel of the Year, 2013

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World Architecture Festival

Awards

Krushi Bhawan is Highly Commended at WAF 2019 in the Completed Office Building Category

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Aga Khan Award for Architecture

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RAAS Jodhpur earns a nomination in the 2013 cycle of the Aga Khan Awards

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INSIDE - World Festival of Interiors

Awards

Baradari wins in the Creative Reuse Category at Inside, 2016

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Surface Design Awards

Awards

Krushi Bhavan sweeps the 2020 Awards, bagging Supreme Winner, and Winner in Public Building Exterior and Interior Categories

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ARCASIA Awards

Awards

Paro by Good Earth bags Store Design of the Year at the Arcasia Awards, 2020

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The Merit List

Awards

RAAS Chhatrasagar wins a Citation by the highly regarded Merit List in 2021

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Prix Versailles

Awards

The highly regarded, UNESCO-run Prix Versailles awards Masti Dubai the 2018 Special Prize for Restaurant Interiors

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World Architecture Festival

Awards

RAAS Jodhpur wins Studio Lotus' first WAF award in 2011 for World Holiday Building of the Year

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World Architecture Festival

Awards

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

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A+D Awards

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Studio Lotus wins for the Levi's Rivet Bengaluru Store, 2006

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International Design Awards

Awards

RAAS Chhatrasagar wins in the Cabins & Lodges category at IDA, 2024

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Loop Design Awards

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RAAS Chhatrasagar wins in Hospitality & Hotels category at Loop, 2023

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Aces of Space

Awards

Ekaya Ahmedabad wins Retail Project of the Year, 2023

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The Architecture MasterPrize

Awards

Studio Lotus gets an Honorable Mention in the Firm of the Year category at AMP, 2023

Golden Trezzini Awards

Awards

Krushi Bhawan bags an Honorable Mention at the International Golden Trezzini Awards, 2021

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AHEAD Awards

Awards

The premier global platform for Hospitality Experience and Design recognition awards RAAS Chhatrasagar in 2022

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Dezeen Awards

Awards

Studio Lotus is Longlisted at the Dezeen Awards for Architecture Studio of the Year, 2022

Lexus Design Awards

Awards

RAAS Chhatrasagar wins for Built Environment in this multidisciplinary awards platform, in 2024

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IFI GAP Design Distinction Awards

Awards

The International Federation of Interior Architects/ Designers awards RAAS Chhatrasagar a Bronze for Sustainability, 2024

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The PLAN Awards

Awards

The Museum-Gallery and Flagship Store sweeps the Retail cetegory at Italy's The PLAN Awards, 2024

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LIV Hospitality Awards

Awards

Taj Taal Kutir and Lifeyoga win their respective categories at the reputed Swiss Awards, 2024

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AD 100 2025

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Featuring for the12th time running, we also won a Special Mention for 'Making Adaptive Reuse Cool Again'

Surface Design Awards

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The Studio's second time winning the Supreme Award at Surface, 2025

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Archello Design Awards

Awards

Studio Lotus features in Archello’s inaugural list of the World’s Top 100 Architecture Firms of 2024

Design For Asia Awards

Awards

Sunita Shekhawat Flagship Store wins a Silver at Hong Kong's Design For Asia Awards, 2024

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Kyoorius Design Awards

Awards

Ekaya Ahmedabad bags the coveted Blue Elephant in the Best Large Retail Interiors category, 2024

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Architizer A+ Awards

Awards

Studio Lotus gets a Special Mention for the Best Adaptive Reuse and Renovative Firm, 2024

LIV Hospitality Awards

Awards

Masti 2.0 wins the prestigious Swiss LIV Hospitality Award in Interior Design - Restaurants category, 2024

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JK AYA Awards

Awards

Max House wins the JK AYA Award 2024 in the Public Building category

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Hospitality Design Awards

Awards

RAAS Chhatrasagar is a Category Winner at the 18th Hospitality Design Awards, 2024

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Placemaking 04 : Economic Considerations in Placemaking: Budget, Funding, and Local Impact

Blog

This is the fourth and final segment of a four-part series on placemaking, where we explore the forces that shape our cities and communities.

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Placemaking 02 : Inclusivity and Accessibility in Public Spaces

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People and Places Designing for Community & Commerce

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Placemaking 03 : Context and Identity: The Role of History and Heritage in Placemaking

Blog

This is the third of a four-part series on placemaking, where we explore the forces that shape our cities and communities.

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Collaboration in Creation

Blog

Exploring the Synergy: Designers and Craftspeople By Asha Sairam

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Placemaking 01 : Redefining Spaces Through Mixed-Use and Radically New Programmes

Blog

People and Places Designing for Community & Commerce

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UIA Guidebook for the 2030 Agenda

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Envisaged as a symbol for a new Odisha - rooted in tradition yet projecting into the future

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Hotel & Hospitality Expo

Events

Ankur Choksi as a panelist in Hotel & Hospitality Expo 2023

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State of Architecture in South Asia - Architectures of Transition

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Ambrish Arora as speaker at State of Architecture in South Asia on Positioning Practice - Shifting the Mainstream

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FOAID

Events

Asha Sairam as a panelist in FOAID 2023

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India Art, Architecture & Design Biennale 2023

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Krushi Bhawan features in Vismaya Exhibition in India Art, Architecture & Design Biennale 2023

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State of Architecture in South Asia - GSD Harvard

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Ambrish Arora as speaker at State of Architecture in South Asia on Creating Meaning; Celebrating Context

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Rice Architecture - Spring 2024 Public Program

Events

Principal Ambrish Arora as a speaker at the Rice Architecture on Creating Meaning; Celebrating Context

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India Design ID Symposium

Events

Principal Ambrish Arora as a speaker at the India Design ID Symposium on Be the change you want to see

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AZ Awards by Azure Magazine

Events

Principal Sidhartha Talwar as a jury member in AZ Awards by Azure Magazine

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Love That Design

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Studio Lotus: Where design meets social responsibility and culture, fostering collaboration for holistic vision

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Conde Nast Traveller

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A first-of-its-kind meenakari jewellery museum opens in Jaipur

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Architecture + Design

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Ekaya's Ahmedabad store envelops shoppers in a contemporary celebration of traditional Banarasi textile crafts

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Scale Magazine

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Redefining state engagement through inclusive design, honoring Odisha's heritage and climate

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Godrej Design Lab Conscious Living Report

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A deep dive into spaces, materials and the environment

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PLAT 11.5 Ordinary

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Nimble Practice in Formation

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Designboom

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Studio Lotus crafts eco-conscious luxury in the Kumaon Himalayas, blending seamlessly with nature

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Designmilk

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Studio Lotus Takes Guests Through an Immersive Retail Experience

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Lifestyle Asia

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Head to this bespoke yoga studio in Chanakyapuri to realign your chakras

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Commercial Interior Design

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Studio Lotus reimagines Dubai's cocktail haven with a blend of old charm and new elegance

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Outlook Traveller

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LifeYoga: Delhi's Newest Wellness Sanctuary

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Archello

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Studio Lotus has been named among the 100 best architecture firms in the world by Archello

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Mint Lounge

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Inside a ‘meenakari’ museum in Jaipur

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Habitus Living

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Crafting the art of Zen with Lifeyoga

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Society Interiors

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Pioneering the conscious design and architectural excellence

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The Architect Newspaper

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Studio Lotus and Studio GreyMatter weave new and traditional Indian designs for Ekaya’s Ahmedabad store

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Architectural Digest

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Sunita Shekhawat's flagship is a palace of discoveries

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Platform

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A nod to the region's vibrant cultural heritage amidst a fast-evolving cosmopolitan landscape

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Why the Future of the Building Industry is Circular

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Rethinking development amidst rapid urbanization and climate change challenges

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An Industrial Playground | Beautiful Homes Studio Tours

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The Beautiful Homes Editorial Team takes a behind-the-scenes looks at team Studio Lotus

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The Architectural Review

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"Imagine Studio aspires to be a fulcrum - steering the change to come."

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GQ Gentlemen's Club: Art & Design

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A conversation on the growth of Art and Design in India

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Context and Purpose | [IN]SIDE

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"The idea of shared authorship of all work is central to our practice"

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Imagine Studio at the Trees

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Imagine Studio in GetInspired series of short films showcasing progressive design and architecture in India

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Indian Arch Dialogue

Events

Ambrish presents at India Arch Dialogue 2017

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Indian Retail Spaces

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Two distinct retail experiences featured in coffee table book in leading contemporary Indian retail interiors.

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Antara Senior Living

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Learn more about the Antara Design Philosophy

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Stepped House | 50 Beautiful Houses in India

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"The linear format for the house stacks spaces in progression with plans layered on top of the other."

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Dwell USA

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Breathing New Life into an existing Neoclassical Structure for 21st Century Living

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Architizer

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Imagine Studio weaves nature, heritage and urbanism through a compelling narrative of evolving contexts

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Curio

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Handcrafted Hotels

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Biltrax

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6 amazing Brick Buildings in India

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Stir World

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Building future for a billion voices: The best of Indian Architecture in 2022

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Design City Lab

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Earth and Glass House by Studio Lotus is built with a desire to connect its user with outdoors

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Absolutely Fabulous | Architectural Digest India

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Gaurav Gupta's flagship store has been designed in imagination-defying style by Studio Lotus

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Heritage Restored | VM-RD

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"The layout of Ekaya Thaan speaks stories of lost treasures"

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