At present , India is one of the key places in the world where architecture has the most impact . There has been little crucial reflection on the country ’ s architectural landscape , and architecture firms are struggling to explain its value to the wider population . Having said that , architecture always takes into account and adapts with the evolution of society and businesses . The most innovative architectural companies are also looking into their crystal balls and pioneering the manner in which the built environment is evolving and Studio Lotus is one of them .
About the Thought Leader
Studio Lotus is a multi-disciplinary design practice that believes in delivering enriching design solutions through a value-driven process empowering all stakeholders and the environment . The company was founded back in 2002 by Ambrish Arora , Ankur Choksi and Sidhartha Talwar . Today , the Studio is acknowledged as a thought leader in the country for their work in the domain of Architecture and Interior Design .
The team at Studio Lotus consists of 60 dynamic people working in a highly collaborative environment . They combine distinct strengths over multiple domains to shape master plans , buildings , interiors and design schemes which are at the cutting edge of design thinking . The work of Studio Lotus is grounded on the principles of Conscious design , an approach that celebrates local resources , cultural influences , a keen attention to detail and an inclusive process . The practice follows an iterative and incremental methodology of innovation and roots its learning in history and local context . It aims to craft solutions that are benchmarks of sustainable design in the way it can address society ’ s changing ways of living and working .
The Hall of Fame of Studio Lotus
Currently marking its fifteenth year , Studio Lotus has close to a 100 awards in India and internationally . Some of its key recognitions include World Holiday Building of the Year at World Architecture Festival Barcelona and World Architecture News Awards , INSIDE Award Creative Re- Use Category Winner at World Festival of Interiors Berlin and a nomination in the Aga Khan Global Architectural Awards 2013 cycle .
They have also been part of the Architectural Digest India list of the 50 most Influential names in Architecture & Design for 4 consecutive years and received the Grand Jury Prize at Design For Asia Awards , an Honorable Mention at Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards New York , a Special Mention at the DOMUS International Restoration Awards Italy and Silver at the Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards .
Studio Lotus has also won awards in Hospitality Design and Commercial Architecture at Perspective Global Awards and been recognized as the IIID Design Practice of the Year for 3 years and Inside Outside Designer of the Year amongst several other achievements . The practice has been covered extensively in leading publications across the world including Architectural Review , Domus India , Architectural Digest India , Wallpaper , Elle Décor and the Forbes India Annual Issue .
The Successful Projects of Studio Lotus
The successfully executed projects of Studio Lotus include the internationally-acclaimed hotel RAAS Jodhpur . Other projects in the Hospitality domain include a revamp of all lobby and restaurant spaces for the stunning Raas Devigarh hotel in Udaipur , the edgy interiors for the new Aloft Hotel in Aerocity Gurgaon and a luxurious understated design for the interiors of the public spaces of the new Taj Hotel opening soon in Theog near Shimla . One of the feathers in their cap includes the design of the entire Clubhouse facilities at Max Group ’ s Antara Senior Living project in Dehradun . In Retail , Studio Lotus has rolled out the Global Retail Identity for Royal Enfield and recently revamped the Retail Design Identity for Godrej Nature ’ s Basket with a spanking new store in Worli , Mumbai . They are also responsible for the design of the new state-of-the art Kohler Experience Center in New Delhi . Studio Lotus ’ past work includes stores for Good Earth , Rohit Bal , Rajesh Pratap Singh , Ekaya and Gaurav Gupta among others . In Adaptive Re-use , the practice has designed award-winning projects Baradari at City Palace Jaipur and Godrej Imagine Studio at The Trees in Vikhroli , Mumbai and multiple projects at the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur . In F & B , Studio Lotus has designed the identity for an upcoming brand in Dubai , the first restaurant for celebrity chef Jamie Oliver in India and prominent brands such as Hard Rock , Diva and Independent Brewing Co . Their work also includes art spaces such as the Devi Arts Foundation Gurugram and Khoj International Artists Foundation Delhi .
Currently , Studio Lotus is working on projects of various scales and typologies in multiple cities . These include an all-suite boutique hotel near Dharamshala , an institutional building for the Government of Odisha , the new 40,000- sqm Tech Center & Corporate office for Royal Enfield in Chennai , a clubhouse for the flagship Godrej The Trees development in Mumbai , master plan and architecture for Devanya - a fantastic new 88-acre Eco-development in Kumaon , a new Vilas hotel in a wildlife sanctuary for Oberoi Hotels , a boutique hotel in Lavasa , Retail Brand Identity development for multiple brands such as Cottonworld , Coverstory , Tribe by Amrapali besides several residential projects in different parts of the country .