1. STUDIO PROFILE
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2. 01 | FIRM PROFILE
Who we are:
Studio Lotus is a multidisciplinary design practice whose work seamlessly weaves Interior and
Exterior spaces, from large Architectural ideas to the smallest of Furniture details.
Studio Lotus works on the principles of Conscious design – an approach that celebrates local resources,
cultural influences and a keen sensitivity to the impact on all stakeholders. The firm prides itself on its
collaborative work environment, which brings the best out from within the team of 45 talented and
highly committed individuals from multiple disciplines, working together in the domain of Interior
Design & Spatial Narratives.
02 | FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
The firm has won numerous awards Nationally and Globally and its projects have been
extensively published in various publications in India and abroad. Some of its accomplishments include
World Holiday Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival Barcelona, DFA Grand Jury Award
(Hong Kong) 2012 and IIID Design Practice of the year in 2009 and 2011, Awards in Hospitality Design
and Commercial Architecture at Perspective Global Awards (Hong Kong), silver at the Asia Pacific Interior
Design Awards, Inside Outside magazine - Designer of the Year, featured in Wallpaper* Indian
architectural practices of the future, amongst several others.
Successfully executed projects include the internationally acclaimed hotel RAAS Jodhpur (on the global
Conde Nast Traveler Hot List for 2010,2011) and Competition Winning Entry for the National Police
Memorial at New Delhi, several award winning projects in Hospitality (such as Shiro Delhi, KeyaKainoosh, Khaaja Chowk, Magique, Café Diva, Diva and Hard Rock Cafe Delhi); in Retail (the Good Earth
& Rivet stores in Delhi and Bangalore, the Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap, and Gaurav Gupta Stores at Emporio
in Delhi) in adaptive reuse (multiple projects at the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur), Interiors of the Devi
Arts Foundation Gurgaon, the Khoj Arts foundation Khirkee, and the Vardan Wellness Centre for the
Times Group among others.
The firm is currently engaged in projects of various scales and typologies in multiple cities including a 50
suite boutique hotel in the hills, Raas Kangra, a 130 room luxury Hotel in Goa, an artist’s studio, the new
170-room PARK Hotel in Kochi, Interior Design of the Double Tree Hilton in Chennai and other Retail,
Hospitality and Residential projects in various parts of the country and abroad.
A few of the recently finished and current Projects being handled by the Studio
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Anamcaara – An Eco-socio Hospitality project on 30 acres – Master plan + Architecture +
Interior Design
Raas Jodhpur, Walled City Jodhpur, Rajasthan – Multiple award winning 40 rooms Boutique
Hotel – Planning + Conservation + Architecture + Interior Design
The Park, Kochi, Kerala – 170 room boutique hotel for the PARK group – Landscape +
Selective Architecture + Interior Design
Boutique 80 room Hotel, North Goa – Architecture + Interior Design
Raas Kangra, Himachal Pradesh – 50 room Luxury Boutique Hotel on 200 acre tea estate –
Planning + Architecture + Interior Design
Double Tree Hilton, Chennai – Public spaces – Interior Design
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National Crafts Museum, New Delhi – Public areas – Renovation + Interior Design
Punjabi by Nature, Bengaluru – Brewery, Bar and Restaurant – Architecture + Interior Design
Sagar Ratna restaurants, countrywide – New Identity for Interior design
PVR Group, Kochi, Kerala – 9 Theatre multiplex – Interior Design
O2 SPA Group, Multiple Airport and Hotel Outlets – Spatial Identity
Louis Philippe, Bengaluru – Flagship Store – Retail Brand Extension + Interior Design
Café Diva, Diva Restaurant & Café Piccola for Ritu Dalmia, New Delhi – Interior Design
Keya Kainoosh and Magique for Marut Sikka, New Delhi – Interior Design
Glasxperts, Gurgaon – Flagship Retail Space – Structural and Interior Design
Designers: Gaurav Gupta, Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh, H2O cue at DLF Emporio, New Delhi –
Flagship Retail Spaces – Interior Design
Artists Subodh Gupta and Bharti Kher, Gurgaon – Artist Studio + Workshop – Architecture +
Interior Design
Lemp Microbrewery and kitchen, Gurgaon – Interior Design
Vardan Functional Manual Therapy Clinic, New Delhi – Interior Design
03 | KEY PERSONNEL
AMBRISH ARORA
CEO & DESIGN PRINCIPAL
Ambrish has a domain experience of over 20 years and in the course of his career he has worked in India
and abroad as part of Design teams on diverse projects such as Hotels, F&B spaces, Retail design, Offices,
Residences, Museums & Exhibitions including a project in the World Expo 2000 in Hanover, Lightweight
structures, Furniture, and Two European Feature films.
Ambrish trained and worked as a Boat designer before turning his interest to Spatial & Interior Design. He
was a partner at Design Habit, a leading exhibit design firm in New Delhi for 3 years, before setting up
Studio Lotus in June 2002. He has also served as visiting faculty to NIFT Delhi, Consultant to NID
Ahmedabad and Visiting Juror to School of Interior Design CEPT Ahmedabad apart from being a keynote
speaker at several design events in India and abroad.
SIDHARTH TALWAR
PARTNER & DESIGN PRINCIPAL
Sidhartha is an Architect with a domain experience of 15 years. Over the years he has worked on &
headed diverse projects including exhibitions, retail and corporate interiors, & thematic events, taking
them from concept to execution. His core strengths and passion lies in articulating space, project detailing
& implementation.
An Architect from TVB School of Habitat Studies, Delhi; Sidhartha started his career with the Architect,
Gautam Bhatia in 1996. He gained interest in exploring other mediums of spatial expression that led him
to work with exhibition design firm Oriole in 1998 and two years later moved on to Design Habit as a
Senior Design Associate. He has been a Visiting faculty to the TVB School of Habitat Studies.
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4. ANKUR CHOKSI
PARTNER & DESIGN PRINCIPAL
Ankur has over 15 years of experience in handling diverse projects such as Retail & Hospitality
environments, Workspaces, Brand Identities, Environmental graphics to Events, Exhibitions & Museums.
His passion lies in stretching the conceptual possibilities of a project and its translation all the way to the
last detail of the project.
Ankur is a Graphic Designer trained at NID, Ahmedabad and has had a fascination for space and dexterity
in multiple media from his diploma days. He has worked as a Senior Design Associate with Design Habit,
an Exhibit Design firm in Delhi and his interest in pure Graphic Design led him to venture into the Print
medium for over a year with Itu Chaudhuri Design, Delhi. He has been a Visiting faculty to NIFT Delhi and
has presented at several design events in India.
ARUN KULLU
DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Arun has designed lines of furniture for over 30 projects including hotels, restaurants, and retail spaces in
his experience of over 13 years. With a keen eye for detail, his passion lies in merging industrial processes
with tactile finishes. At Studio Lotus he heads the team for detailing furniture and fixtures.
A trained furniture designer from NID, Ahmedabad; for three years he collaborated with furniture
manufacturing companies in producing designs for the export market in Europe and USA before joining
hands with Studio Lotus.
04 | TEAM & FACILITIES
Currently the Studio Lotus team consists of 45 people - three Design Principals, an Associate, 4 Team
Leads, 15 Project Architects/Designers, 9 Draftsmen, 2 Visualization (3D) & Graphic Production personnel,
4 interns, 3 people in the Management role and 4 support staff.
The Design studio is located in a 3,800 sft facility spread over two-storey at Lado Sarai, in South Delhi.
The office runs both PC and Mac platforms using the latest Auto-CAD software and the latest graphics
programs. We use in-house high-speed color plotters for large format printing and we have high-speed
Internet access and typical copy, fax and mail facilities. The firm is committed to a paperless
environment whenever possible.
Studio Lotus operates on a secure server and centralized file management software where project
minutes, documents, schedules, drawings and all other communications are stored and updated.
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5. LIST OF PROJECTS
01 | HOSPITALITY
Architecture + Interior Design
Gardens of Paradise, Ludhiana Punjab
Master Planning + Landscape Design +
Architecture + Interior Design for Banquet Hall
Client: Aman Garg
27,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Anamcaara Resorts, Village Gehber Nuh, Haryana
Architectural Concept Design Report
Client: Anamcaara, a Chemon Group Company
107,640 sq.ft
Ongoing
Double Tree Hilton, Chennai
Comprehensive Interior Design for public spaces
Client: Ferduos Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
22,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Raas Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
50suite Luxury Boutique Hotel
Planning + Architecture + Interior Design
Client: The Walled City Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
115,000sq.ft
Ongoing
The Park, Kochi Kerala
170 room boutique hotel + 7 F&B outlets + Dedicated Spa building
Interior Design + Landscape + New Architecture,
Incollaboration with Praxis Inc
Client: The PARK (Apeejay Group)
150,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Baga Hills, Goa
Boutique Hotel in North Goa for Elliot Resorts
Master plan+ Architecture + Interior Design,
In collaboration with Praxis Inc
Client: Baga Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
130,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Micromax Banquet Hall, Wazirpur New Delhi
Landscape, Re-Architecture+ Interior Design
Client: Manish Tuli
32,000sq.ft
Ongoing
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6. Raas Jodhpur, Walled City Jodhpur Rajasthan
40 rooms Boutique Hotel in Walled City of Jodhpur
Planning + Conservation + Architecture + Interior Design,
In collaboration with Praxis Inc
Client: Walled City Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
60,000sq.ft
Dec 2009
02 | RESTAURANTS | BARS | OTHER HOSPITALITY
Zone M – Urban Pind, New Delhi
Comprehensive Interior Design for Bar & Restaurant
at Ashoka Hotel
Client: Kashif Sarfi & Prashant Ojha
8,700 sq.ft
Ongoing
Independence Brew Pub, Pune
Comprehensive Interior Designfor the development of new Premium
Craft beer brewing brand’s first outlet in India
Client: Independence Brewing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
9,500 sq.ft
Ongoing
Benihana of Tokyo, Nehru Place New Delhi
Interior Design
In collaboration with Peter Vincent Architects USA
Client: Ravi Rishi
6,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Café at Ogaan, Hauz Khas Village New Delhi
Interior Design of a high endCafé
Client: Ogaan
2,400sq.ft
Ongoing
Brewclub Restaurant, Residency Road Bengaluru
Architecture + Interior design
16,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Khaaja Chowk, Whitefield Bengaluru
Design of a Contemporary Indian casual dining restaurant
Client: Khaaja Chowk
2,195sq.ft
Aug 2013
Sagar Ratna, Sohna Road Gurgaon
Interior Design identity for leading South Indian restaurant chain
Client: Ray & Keshavan
3,000sq.ft
Mar 2013
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7. Gulati restaurant, Pandara RoadNew Delhi
Interior design of the restaurant
Client: Vinod Gulati
2,000sq.ft
Mar 2013
IREDUS, Iffco Chowk Metro Station Gurgaon
Re-architecture + ID of a concept Gourmet Restaurant + Bar
Client: Raghuraj Kanudia
6,000sq.ft
Nov 2012
Palki Khana Café & Shop, Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
Interior + Exterior Design
Client: Mehrangarh Museum Trust Fort, Jodhpur
1,000sq.ft
Sep 2012
Lemp Brewpub & Kitchen, Gurgaon
Interior Design of a Bar + Lounge
Client: Kaviar Hospitality Pvt. Ltd
7000sq.ft
Nov 2011
Diva, GK2 M Block Market
Fine Dining Restaurant
Client: Ritu Dalmia
2,000sq.ft
Oct 2011
Café at Alliance Francaise, New Delhi
Interior Design of Café
Client: Alliance Francaise de Delhi
2,500sq.ft
Mar 2011
Zura, Gurgaon
Architecture + ID of 3-storey restaurant, bar and wine cellar
9,000sq.ft
Feb 2011
Punjabi by Nature, Bengaluru
Architecture + ID of Microbrewery + Restaurant,
In collaboration with Praxis Inc
Client: Puri Constructions
8,000sq.ft
Jan 2011
Diva Piccola, Hauz Khas Village New Delhi
Dining Restaurant
Client: Ritu Dalmia
750sq.ft
Jan 2011
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8. The Comedy Store & Canvas Nightclub, Palladium Mall Mumbai
Design of Theater |Bar | Club
Client: Horseshoe Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
15,000sq.ft
Jan 2011
Shiro–Samrat Hotel, New Delhi
Pan Asian Restaurant – Nightclub
Client: JSM Corporation
9,000sq.ft
Oct 2010
Café Diva, GK1 N Block Market New Delhi
Delicatessen
Client: Ritu Dalmia
1,300sq.ft
Oct 2010
Keya – Kainoosh, DLF Promenade New Delhi
Nouvelle Indian cuisine Restaurant + Bar
Client : Marut Sikka
4,500sq.ft
Feb 2010
KFC Flagship Outlets
5 other company owned outlets in Bangalore, Hyderabad,
Noida and Delhi
Client: KFC
2006 – 2010
Soak Wine & Tapas Bar Ravi Bajaj Emporio, New Delhi
Design of a Wine & Tapas Bar at High End fashiondestination
Client: Ravi Bajaj
1,200sq.ft
Nov 2009
Hard Rock Café Delhi, DLF Place New Delhi
International Chain of Music themed Bars
Client: JSM Corporation
7,000sq.ft
Jun 2009
Café Latitude Good Earth, Khan Market New Delhi
1,000sq.ft
Apr 2009
Magique,Garden of Five SensesNew Delhi
Award winning Al Fresco restaurant
5,000sq.ft
Jan 2008
Nirula’s Potpourri, Connaught Place New Delhi
New outlets for one of Delhi’s oldest casual dining establishments
Client: Samir Kuckreja
4,000sq.ft
Jul 2008
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9. Slounge Lemon Tree Hotel, Gurgaon &Pune
Design identity for Lounge Bars for a Chain of Business Hotels
coming up across India
750 sq.ft&1500sq.ft
Dec 2007
Nirula’s, K Block Connaught Pl. & Great India Place Noida
Re-design the identity for India’s first and oldest fast food chain
Client: Nirula’s Corner House
2,000sq.ft
Mar 2007
The Chowk, MGF Metropolitan Gurgaon
Design of a Contemporary Indian casual dining restaurant & bar
Client: Khaaja Chowk
2,000sq.ft
Jan 2007
Punjabi by Nature, Rajouri Garden New Delhi
Premium Indian Fine Dining Restaurant & Bar
Client: Puri Construction
7,000sq.ft
Dec 2006
Khaaja Chowk, 5 outlets in different areasNew Delhi
Brand Development & Restaurant of Chain of Award winning
Indian Street Food Restaurants
Client: Khaaja Chowk
7,000sq.ft
Nov 2006
KFC, CP New Delhi
Flagship Kentucky Fried Chicken Outlet
Client: KFC
3000sq.ft
Apr 2006
KFC, Noida New Delhi
India’s largest KFC outlet
Client: KFC
6000sq.ft
Mar 2006
Hauz Khas Village Bistro, New Delhi
5 Restaurants + Bar & lounge at Village Bistro
Building renovation + Interiors
Calypso
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World Cuisine restaurant Bar
Lazy Fish
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Seafood restaurant
Terrace in the Sky
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Terrace Restaurant
Mohalla
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Indian Restaurant
Cup Shup
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Coffee Shop
18,000sq.ft
Oct 2005
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10. Le Café @ Ravi Bajaj Emporio, GK1 N Block Market
Rooftop café part of leading men’s fashion boutique store
Client: Ravi Bajaj
1,500sq.ft
Nov 2004
Party Zone India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Children’s Theme restaurant
1,000sq.ft
F Bar & Lounge Tavern on the Greens, New Delhi
High end lounge-bar–restaurant for FTV
Client: Mickey Chhabra
5,000sq.ft
Aug 2003
Cutting Table, Hauz Khas VillageNew Delhi
Interior Design and Façade Design
Client: S&N
2,800sq.ft
Concept Design
Sep 2003
03 | RETAIL
Pidilite Experience Center
Design Concept for Experience Center followed by Adaptation
of two stores
Client: Pidilite Group | India
2,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Royal Enfield Retail, New Delhi
Retail identity for Royal Enfield brand followed by adaptation
into a Mid format store and Dealership + Service centre along
with a design manual
Client: Eicher Motors Ltd
5,500sq.ft
Ongoing
Louis Philippe, Indiranagar Bengaluru
New Retail Identity Design of stores for India leading men’s wear brand
Client: Madura Garments
9,000 sq.ft
Ongoing
Ogaan, Hauz Khas Village New Delhi
Redesign of retail space for leading Indian high fashion store
Premium Multi-Designer Women’s Couture Store
Client: Ogaan
5,400sq.ft
Ongoing
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11. Louis Philippe
New Retail Identity Design of stores for India leading men’s wear brand
Client: Madura Garments
1,250 sq.ft
Ongoing
Jenjum Gadi Retail store
Store for leading Indian fashion designer
Client: Jenjum Gadi
350sq.ft
Sep 2013
Ritu Kumar Design Manual
Creating a Design Manual for translating the brand identity
into built spaces
Client: Shashi Kumar
Apr 2013
Fast Track Retail stores
New Retail identity for India’s leading youth lifestyle brand
Client: Fast Track
1,000sq.ft
Mar 2013
Label Ritu Kumar,
Flagship store for leading Indian fashion designer
Client: Amrish Kumar
470sq.ft
1,000sq.ft
600sq.ft
1,000sq.ft
Sep 2013 [Mumbai]
Dec 2012 [Bengaluru]
Dec 2011[Delhi]
Sep 2009 [Delhi]
Kama Ayurveda, Khan Market New Delhi
Flagship store for leading Indian ayurvediccosmetic brand
Client: Vivek Sahni
400sq.ft
Sep 2012
Ekaya Banaras, Defence Colony New Delhi
Flagship store for leading traditional Indian saree retailer
Client: Bharat Shah
3,000sq.ft
Aug 2012
Jagdamba Pearls, Secunderabad Andhra Pradesh
Interior Design for India’s No.1 Jewellery Portal
Client: Jagdamba Pearls Dealer
8,000sq.ft
May 2012
Ritu Kumar
Flagship store for leading Indian fashion designer
1,100sq.ft
2,550sq.ft
1600sq.ft
1,850sq.ft
Aug 2013 [Mumbai]
Jul 2013 [Delhi]
Dec 2012 [Lucknow]
Sep 2012 [Pune]
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12. 2,300sq.ft
1,800sq.ft
982sq.ft
800sq.ft
May 2012 [Kolkata]
Jan 2012 [Chennai]
Nov 2011 [Mumbai]
May 2011 [Jaipur]
Gaurav Gupta, DLF Emporio New Delhi
Flagship store for leading Indian fashion designer
Client: Gaurav Gupta
1,200sq.ft
Dec 2011
AIS Glasxperts,Gurgaon
Flagship Store for leading glass services company
Client: Asahi Glass
2,000sq.ft
Dec 2011
Manav Gangwani Couture, Emporio Mall New Delhi
Flagship store for leading Indian fashion designer
Client: ManavGangwani Studio
1,500sq.ft
Jul 2011
Ishana concept store, T3 International Airport Delhi
Flagship India Experience Zone at International Airport
Client: SPA Group
3,000sq.ft
Dec 2010
Rohit Bal Prive Flagship, Colaba Mumbai
Boutique for premium collection for high end Indian fashion label
Client: Rohit Bal
3,000sq.ft
Dec 2010
Mehrangarh Museum Shop Extension, Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
Client: Mehrangarh Museum Trust
2,000sq.ft
Nov 2010
Ummaid Bhawan Courtyard Shop, Ummaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
Client: Mehrangarh Museum Trust
600sq.ft
Nov 2010
Ummaid Bhawan Jawaharat, Ummaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
Client: Mehrangarh Museum Trust
2,000sq.ft
Nov 2010
Nandita Basu, Qutub Crescent New Delhi
Boutique for premium collection of high end Indian fashion label
Client: Nandita Basu
300sq.ft
Jun 2010
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13. Aliel Jewellery DFC, Dubai
Retail Store Identityfor Khalil Al Sayegh in Dubai & South East Asia
Client: Khalil Al Sayegh
1,000sq.ft
Nov 2009
Hayta, Bangalore
Retail Store for International Acc. Brand, in collaboration with Praxis Inc.
3,000sq.ft
Oct 2009
Rivet by Levis, DLF Emporio New Delhi
Boutique for premium collection of Levi’s in India
1,000sq.ft
Rajesh Pratap Singh, DLF Emporio New Delhi
Boutique for high end Indian fashion label
600sq.ft
Nov 2008
Ashima Leena, DLF Emporio New Delhi
Boutique for high end Indian fashion label
400sq.ft
Nov 2008
Rohit Gandhi – Rahul Khanna, DLF Emporio New Delhi
Boutique for high end Indian fashion label
1,000sq.ft
Nov 2008
Rohit Bal Prive, DLF Emporio New Delhi
Boutique for premium collection of high end Indian fashion label
Client: Rohit Bal
1,100sq.ft
Oct 2008
Alias by Ashima-Leena, MGF Metropolitan Saket New Delhi
Boutique for high end women’s fashion label
1,100sq.ft
May 2008
Good Earth,UBCity Bangalore
Flagship Store for Indian Luxury Lifestyle brand Aug 2008
2,700sq.ft
Jul2008
Viavero, Amby Mall Gurgaon
Speciality boutique retailing Italian Shirts and shoes
1,100sq.ft
Mar 2008
Good Earth, Select Citywalk Saket New Delhi
Flagship Store for Indian Luxury Lifestyle brand
14,000sq.ft
Mar 2008
Two Horse Store, Vama Mumbai
Concept Store
Client: Levi Strauss
1,500sq.ft
Nov 2007
Dec 2008
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14. Ruh Flagship Store, Select Citywalk New Delhi
A chain of Retail Stores for Contemporary Indian Women’s wear
800sq.ft
Oct 2007
Carma, Malcha Marg New Delhi
Premium Multi-Designer Women’s Couture Store
1,500sq.ft
Aug 2007
Good Earth, Khan Market New Delhi
Store for Indian Luxury Lifestyle brand
1,100sq.ft
Viavero, Select City Walk Saket New Delhi
Specialty boutique retailing Italian Shirts and shoes
550sq.ft
Feb 2007
Chamomile, GK1 N-Block MarketNew Delhi
A multi-designer Women’s Prêt wear boutique.
1,200sq.ft
Dec 2006
Tanishq, Fort Knox Kolkata
Developing of Retail design identity for a leading Jewellery brand
2,500sq.ft
Jul 2006
Xylys3 stores, Hyderabad Bangalore & Mumbai
Swiss made Luxury brand of watches from TATA
Design & Execution of Concept Boutiques for a new Swiss brand by TATA,
In collaboration with Praxis Inc.
750sq.ft
Jun 2006
Namrata Joshipura, Qutub Crescent New Delhi
A Boutique for Fashion Designer based out of New York and Delhi
400sq.ft
May 2006
Ruh Flagship Store, Mumbai & Khan Market Delhi
A chain of Retail Stores for Contemporary Indian Women’s wear
1,000 sq.ft&
400sq.ft
Apr 2006
Firefox Bicycles, MG Road New Delhi
A store retailing BMX, and mountain bicycles
2,000sq.ft
Oct 2005
Rivet - Levis Concept Boutique, Leela Hotel Arcade Bangalore
A concept boutique to retail Levi’s Premium International Product range
900sq.ft
Jun 2005
Mar 2007
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15. Moonriver, Defence Colony New Delhi
Architectural renovation of space for boutique
High end lifestyle & Apparel boutique with Florist
3,000sq.ft
Jan 2005
Ravi Bajaj Emporio, GK1 N-Block Mkt. New Delhi
Building façade + Interiors
Refurbishing existing building & creating floors
for different sub-brands and a roof-top café
5,500sq.ft
Nov 2004
Mehrangarh Museum Shop, Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur Rajasthan
Restoration and adaptive reuse
Retail space for Heritage products in 15th Century Fort
Client: Shivranjini Rajye
3,000sq.ft
Nov 2004
Viya Home 2, MG RoadNew Delhi
High end retail environment specializing in
International range of lifestyle objects
1,000sq.ft
Nov 2004
Royal Enfield, Adyar Chennai
Building Façade + Interiors for Flagship showroom for
Royal Enfield range of motorcycles
2,500sq.ft
Sep 2004
Viya Home, Defence Colony New Delhi
High end retail environment specializing in
International range of lifestyle objects
750sq.ft
Jan 2004
Basix Home, Defence Colony New Delhi
Contemporary Budget Furniture Store
2,000sq.ft
Nov 2003
04 | WORK SPACE
Corporate Headquarters for M2K Group, Gurgaon
Client: M2K Group
33,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Thapar Corp. office Mezzanine, Janpath New Delhi
Client: Ms. Ayesha Thapar
4,000sq.ft
Aug 2013
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16. Modi Group Corporate Office, Friends Community Center New Delhi
Facade + External development + Interiors
Client: MKM Group
6,000sq.ft
Mar 2011
MKM Corporate office, DLF Towers Jasola
Client: MKM Group
3,500sq.ft
Nov 2010
Trilegal , Kailash Colony New Delhi
New offices for leading Corporate Law firm
Client: Trilegal
8,000sq.ft
Nov 2009
Aarone Group Corporate Office, Select City Walk Saket
Corporate office for the Real Estate Development Company responsible
for projects such as Select City Walk Saket New Delhi.
5,000sq.ft
Jan 2008
Silverglades Corporate Office, Times Square Gurgaon
Corporate offices for leading Real Estate Development Company
6,500sq.ft
May 2006
New Era Industries
Showroom cum offices for leading Interior Fitout Company
3,000sq.ft
Sep 2005
Brightpoint, Okhla Industrial Estate New Delhi
Headquarters for Multi-national Corporation
20,000sq.ft
Jan 2004
Trilegal, GK2 New Delhi
Offices for a startup Law firm with offices in 3 cities
Client: Trilegal
6,500sq.ft
Nov 2003
Uniglobe TravelsCorporate Office, NFC New Delhi
Headquarters for Multinational Travel Agency
Client: Uniglobe Travels Pvt. Ltd
2,000sq.ft
Jan 2003
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17. 05 | RESIDENCES
Architecture + Interior
Nitai, New Delhi NCR
Comprehensive Master Plan + Landscape Design
+ Architecture & Interior Design
Client: Samsara
422,500sq.ft
Ongoing
Jaitly House, Nizamuddin East New Delhi
Comprehensive Architecture and Interior Design
Client: Akshay Jaitly
6000sq.ft
Ongoing
Ravi Rishi House Extension, New Delhi
Comprehensive Architecture and Interior Design
Client: Ravi Rishi
16,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Paul Residence, New Delhi
Interior Architecture for house on Aurangzeb Lane
Client: Priya Paul& Karan Paul
14,800sq.ft
Ongoing
Aiyar House, Jangpura New Delhi
Comprehensive Architectural Design for residence
Client: Mrs. Suneet Aiyar & Mani Shankar Aiyar
10,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Garg House, Friends Colony West New Delhi
Architecture + ID of 2 houses
Client: Varun & Kaveri Garg
35,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Jung House, Bangalore
Architecture
Client:Omer&Anjum Jung
9,500sq.ft
Ongoing
Batra House, New Delhi
Architecture + ID
Client: Rajesh Batra
20,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Nagrath Apartment, Magnolias Gurgaon
Interior Design of apartment
Client: Ashok Nagrath
5,600sq.ft
Ongoing
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18. Nair House, Conoor
Building + Interiors for a hill houseon 7.5 acre plot
Client: Vikram Nair
3,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Artists Studio + Workshop, Gurgaon
Architecture + Interiors
Client: Subodh Gupta
12,000sq.ft
Aug 2013
Subodh Gupta + Bharti Kher, DLF Aralias Gurgaon
Interior Architecture + ID
Client: Subodh Gupta & Bharti Kher
10,000sq.ft
Jan 2011
Kapoor Farm, Gadaipur
Architectureon 2.5 acre plot
Client: Aditya & Kanika Kapoor
10,000sq.ft
Jan 2011
Punj House, Prithviraj RoadNew Delhi
Re-conceptualizing Landscape design
In collaboration with Artemisia for 3.5 acre plot
Client: Atul Punj
64,583sq.ft
Sep 2010
Kukreja Residence, Friends Colony East New Delhi
Architecture + ID for a multi dwelling unit on a 500 sq.mt Plot
Client: Sameer Kukreja
10,000sq.ft
Apr2009
Aarushi - Hostel for Homeless Girls, Gurgaon
Architecture + ID executed by Costford
Client: Salaam Baalak Trust
7,000sq.ft
Dec 2007
Bharatram Farms, Rajokri - 2 homes
Architecture + Interiors each on 3.5 acre plot
Client: Sumant Bharatram
10,000sq.ft
Design Concept Phase
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19. 04 | SPA | WELLNESS
Spa at RAAS, Kangra Himachal Pradesh
Architecture – Interior Design of a Spa facility
Ongoing
Spa at Park Hotel, Kochi Kerala
170 room boutique hotel + 7 F&B outlets + Dedicated Spa building
Interior Design + Landscape + New Architecture,
In collaboration with Praxis Inc
Client: PARK (Apeejay Group)
Ongoing
Spa at Hotel Novotel Lavasa, Pune
Interior Design of Spa facility,
In collaboration with Praxis Inc
Client: Lavasa
Ongoing
O2 Spa, T3 Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi |Hyderabad
Design of modular structure and interiors
Client: Mr. RiteshMastipuram
500sq.ft
900sq.ft
Vardaan, Lajpat Nagar New Delhi
Re-architecture + ID of a Wellness Center
Client: Bennet Coleman Group
10,000sq.ft
Ishana Spa, T3 International Airport Delhi
Flagship India Experience Zone at International Airport
Client: SPA Group
4,000sq.ft
Spa at Raas Haveli, Walled City Jodhpur
Architecture + Interior Design of a Spa facility
In collaboration with Praxis Inc
Lite Zone, India Habitat Centre New Delhi
Health Club & Fitness Centre for IHC members
2,000sq.ft
Aug 2012
Aug 2012
Jan 2012
Dec 2010
Dec 2009
Jul 2004
05 | PUBLIC SPACES | INSTITUTIONS | EXHIBITIONS
Pidilite, ACETECH Exhibition
Exhibition design of a stall exhibited in four cities all over India
Client: Pidilite Group India
3,000sq.ft
Ongoing
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20. Krishi Bhawan, Odisha
Comprehensive Architecture + Landscape Architecture
Client: Tata Steel for Dept. of Agriculture Odisha
80,000sq.ft
Ongoing
Experience Zone @ VECV Corporate Headquarters, Gurgaon
Client: Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Limited
8,200 sq.ft
Ongoing
PVR Cinemas, Lullu Mall Kochi
Interior Design of 9 screens multiplex at Lulu Mall Kochi
Client: PVR Ltd.
20,000sq.ft
Jun 2013
Khoj Studios,KhirkeeExtensionNew Delhi
Re-Architecture +Interior design of the space
Client: Khoj International Artisits Association
9,250sq.ft
Feb 2013
National Museum of Afghanistan - Competition entry
Architecture+Interior Design of the National Museum
Client: Government of Afghanistan
160,276sq.ft
Feb 2012
National Police Memorial, New Delhi - Competition Entry, First prize
Client: Government of India
4,500sq.ft
Oct 2011
Everonn Skill School - Competition Entry
Architecture and Planning of School for vocational courses
Client: Everonn
28,000sq.ft
Aug 2011
Crafts Museum, New Delhi
Phase wise renovation of Charles Correa designed Crafts Museum
Currently under execution Museum Shop, café
and selected Public spaces
Client: Dr.RuchiraGhosh, Director, Crafts Museum
4,500sq.ft
Apr 2011
Nomadic Structure – Design of collapsible structure
For exhibitions modular
Client:Pravah, an NGO working with Youth empowerment
Sep 2010
ELLE Décor Colour Trends2009 event Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi
Installation on Colour
Jan 2009
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21. Devi Art Foundation &Sirpur HouseUdyogViharGurgaon
Award winning Art Gallery + Corporate office for Business house
Client:Lekha&AnupamPoddar
20,000sq.ft
May 2008
Asahi Glass Pavilion Auto Expo2004
Concept Exhibit for Automotive Glass
Client: Asahi Glass
6,000sq.ft
Jan 2004
Patiala Heritage Festival 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006, Patiala Punjab
Crafts and Heritage festival
Client: INTACH and Govt. of Punjab
348,480sq.ft
Feb 2003 -2006
French Comics, exhibition at the French Cultural Center New Delhi
Exhibition on the history and genres of French comics
Client: French Embassy
2,000sq.ft
Feb 2003
06 | AWARDS
World Architecture News (WAN) Awards 2013
Category – Hotel of the Year
First Prize (Joint) – Raas Jodhpur
2013
World Architecture Festival Awards 2013
Nomination – Gaurav Gupta
2013
VM-RD Retail Design Awards 2013
Category – FashionApparel Speciality Store
Gold prize – Gaurav Gupta
2013
VM-RD Retail Design Awards 2013
Category - Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs and Food Courts
Gold prize – Lemp Brewpub and Kitchen
Merit – Punjabi by Nature
2013
Aga Khan Award for Architecture
RAAS Jodhpur – Nominated for the 2013 award cycle
2013
Design for Asia Awards, Hong Kong
DFA Grand Jury prizeand Special award winner – RAAS Jodhpur
2012
India’s Best 30 Architects and Interior Designers
Home & Décor
2012
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22. India’s Top 10 (Young) Architects
Winner, CW Architect & Builder Awards
2012
Lemp brewpub & kitchen
Shortlist,UK and International Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
2012
World Holiday Building of the Year
Raas Jodhpur, World Architecture Festival Barcelona
2011
Finalist Shortlist Interior Design in Hotel Category
Raas Jodhpur, INSIDE World Architecture Festival Barcelona
2011
Certificate of Excellence – Interior Design
Keya / Kainoosh,Perspective Global Awards Hong Kong
2011
Design Practice of the Year (National level)
Overall Firm, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2011
Store of the Year (National level)
Keya / Kainoosh, VMRD Retail Design Award
2011
Gold Speciality Store
Hayta, VMRD Retail Design Award
2011
Merit Speciality Store
Ritu Kumar Label, VMRD Retail Design Award
2011
Restaurant with best Ambience
Shiro New Delhi, Times Nightlife Awards
2011
Best Designed Hospitality Space (National)
Keya / Kainoosh, Awarded by VMRD
2010
Store Design Commendation - Fashion (National)
Ritu Kumar Label, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2010
Asia Pacific Interior Design Award – Hotel category
Raas Jodhpur, Awarded by Asia Pacific Institute of Designers Hong Kong
2010
Design Practice of the Year (National level)
Overall Firm, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2009
Best Store Design of the Year (National level)
Good Earth, Awarded by VMRD
2009
Best Designed Fashion Apparel (National level)
Viavero, Awarded by VMRD
2009
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23. Best Designed Home Improvement (National level)
Good Earth, Awarded by VMRD
2009
Best Designed Retail Space (National level)
RohitBalEmporio, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2008
Commendation – “Innovative Interior Design” (National level)
Viavero, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2008
Best Designed Hospitality Space (North India level)
Magique, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2008
Winner – “Showcase of Seating System” (Delhi Region)
Studio Lotus, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2008
Commendation - Innovative Interior Design Award
Chamomile, Awarded by ‘Architecture + Design Magazine
2007
Winner – “Innovative Interior Design” for
Levi’s Rivet, Awarded by ‘Architecture + Design Magazine
2006
Best Designed Office Space Small (National level)
Silver Glades, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2006
Best Designed Retail Space Small (North Region)
Chamomile, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2006
Designer of the Year - Inside-Outside Magazine
Studio Lotus
2006
Best Designed Retail Space Small (National level)
Levi’s Rivet, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2005
Best Designed Hospitality Space (National level) 2005
Khaaja Chowk, Awarded by Indian Institute of Interior Designers
2005
Commendation Award for Interior Architecture 2005
Viya Home, Awarded by ‘Architecture + Design Magazine
2005
Society Interiors Award for outstanding contribution
Overall Firm to the field of Interior Architecture (Public Spaces)
2005
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24. 07 | LECTURES & SHOWS
361Degrees – Architecture of Purpose, Mumbai
Speaker - Exhibition on Sustainability
Mar 2013
In-store Asia + VMRD Retail Design Awards,Mumbai
Speaker + Jury Member
Feb 2013
Hotelier India “Trinity of Success”, Gurgaon
Round table conference on Design & Development in Hospitality
Dec 2012
Kyoorius Design Yatra 2012, Goa
International conference on Design and branding
Sep 2012
Indian Design Forum 2012, New Delhi
Speaker at conference on “The power of design”
Jan 2012
Nirman 2011, Ahmedabad
Keynote speaker at conference on “Sustainable Heritage”
Sep 2011
Samvad 2011 – Dialogues in Design,CEPT Ahmedabad
Invited Speaker at International Conference organized by SID
Sep 2011
Architecture +91 Residences
Invited speaker at event organized by INCITE at
India Habitat Centre
IIID HNG Forum
One of 10 speakers identified in the first anniversary issue of
Architects & Interiors India magazine as the cutting edge
Architectural practices of the future
Jun 2011
Jul 2010
Design Expose XxX
Presentation of work organized by the Alliance Francaise Delhi
Jun 2010
Keynote speaker & Chief Guest
Annual DaySinhgad College of Arch, Pune
Feb 2010
Presentation“Revolutions” 50th Anniversary celebration
Rachna Sansad MumbaiAcademy of Architecture
Sep 2009
AEC World Expo
Online Feature on Studio Lotus in Interior Architecture segment
Organized by Indian Architect & Builder magazine
Mar 2009
Manthan Edition IX
Presentation on Immersive Retail Environments
Feb 2009
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25. IFA Stuttgart & Berlin
Presentation of work at “In Site Innerarchitektur in Indien” show
Organized by the German Ministry of Culture
The exhibition showcased the work of 6 Interior Architects from India
Oct 2007
“XII on XII – Kolkata Konversations”
16 Architects from across the country presenting their ideas
to a select audience of City Planners, Developers & Architects of Kolkata
Feb 2007
“Interior Design Traditions in India”,CEPT Ahmedabad
Presented paper on “Contemporary interventions in Historic sites”
Sep 2006
Keynote speaker at Event by Indian Institute of Interior Designers Pune
Aug 2006
Keynote speaker at IIID Bangalore chapter Annual Dinner
Jul 2006
Invited to present work at IIID event along with
Thai Institute of Interior Designers at seminar in Bangkok
Apr 2006
Keynote speaker at event organized by IIID Ahmedabad chapter
Mar 2006
Presenter at XII-on-XII a National event supported by CEPT
(School of Architecture), Ahmedabad featuring 40 of the
country’s leading firms
Dec 2005
08 | PUBLICATIONS – PRINT + ONLINE
Design Today
Talking Volumes, Feature on Shiro restaurant & bar
Paint it white, Re-using the existing in New Delhi
Feature on Khoj Studios, Khirkee Extension in uncube magazine
http://www.uncubemagazine.com/news/10068517
Oct 2013
July 2013
Design Today, June 2013
Dual concept feature on Gaurav Gupta Flagship store
Jun 2013
VM-RD Retail Design Awards 2013
Features on Retail Design Awards for Gaurav Gupta,
Lemp Brewpub & Kitchen and Punjabi by Nature
Mar 2013
Baunetz Wissen, German Website
Feature on RAAS Jodhpur
http://www.baunetzwissen.de/objektartikel/Nachhalti
g-Bauen-Hotel-Raas-in-Jodhpur_3071977.html
Feb 2013
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26. Maisons CoteSud, French Magazine
Feature on RAAS Jodhpur
Jan 2013
Home Trends
Expanding Spaces – Feature of Keya Kainoosh
Dec 2012
Architecture + Design
Reflection of Rajasthan- Feature of Raas Jodhpur
Nov 2012
CW Interiors-India’s Top Young Architects
Interview of Ambrish Arora
Nov 2012
IDEAT (France)
Feature on Raas Jodhpur
Nov 2012
Home Trends
For all senses – Influence of Japanese culture sets the
design tone in New Delhi’s Shiro restaurant and bar
Oct 2012
VMRD
Magical Ballroom – Feature on Gaurav Gupta store @ Emporio
Oct 2012
Architectural Digest
Concrete Plan – Feature on Gaurav Gupta store @ Emporio
Oct 2012
Home Review
An Essence of Timeless Architecture – Feature on Kukreja House
Sep 2012
Interiors & Décor
Touch Your Imagination-Feature on Asahi India Glass Limited
Jul 2012
VMRD
Glass Apart- Feature on Asahi India Glass Limited
Jun 2012
Society Interiors
Feature on Nandita Basu
Feature on Glasxperts
Jul 2012
India today home
Feature on Leading Indian Designers
Jun 2012
World Architecture Magazine
Feature on Raas
Jun 2012
Home review
Feature on Glasxperts
May 2012
Indian Architect & Builder
Cover story + Feature on Raas
May 2012
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27. CW interiors
Feature on Lemp brewpub and kitchen
May 2012
DOMUS India
Feature on Khoj Foundation project
May 2012
Design today
Feature on Glasxperts
Apr 2012
The Guardian
Feature on views of Ambrish Arora at the India Design Forum
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/mar/15/indiadesign-identity-forum-new-delhi?newsfeed=true
IDF DESIGN FORUM
Feature on RAAS Hotel in Jodhpur, India
http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/19947/idfindia-design-forum-2012.html
Travel
The World’s Best Holiday Building of 2011 Welcomes 2012
The RAAS Hotel in Jodhpur, India
http://www.yatzer.com/RAAS-Hotel-Jodhpur-India-yatzer
World Architecture News
Cover story –Nandita Basu Delhi
http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/interiors/index.php?fu
seaction=project.projectview&prid=18819
World Architecture News
Cover story – Kainoosh & Keya New Delhi
http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/interiors/index.php?fu
seaction=project.projectview&ctid=26&prid=18387
World Architecture News
Cover story –MANAV GANGWANI EMPORIO NEW DELHI
http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/interiors/index.php?fuse
action=project.projectview&ctid=4&prid=18388
Society Interiors Annual Issue
Cover Story – Feature on Studio Lotus
World Holiday Building of the YearRaas, Jodhpur, India,
The Studio Lotus Praxis Initiative, India
Cover Story – World Architecture Festival
http://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/newsdetail.cfm?newsId=209
Mar 2012
Mar 2012
Jan 2012
Jan 2012
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
Dec 2011
Nov 2011
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28. Architecture Live
Studio Lotus Projects- Manav Gangwani, DLF Emporio New Delhi
National Police Memorial New Delhi
RAAS Jodhpur
Office for MKM Group New Delhi
Lemp Brewpub & Kitchen Gurgaon
http://www.architecturelive.in/profile/architect/352/lotus
Inside outside
Cover story + Feature on Raas
Nov 2011
Hindustan Times
Design approved for Police Memorial
Oct 2011
India Express
New designs invited for Police Memorial
Oct 2011
Journal of Landscape Architecture
National architectural design competition for
The National Police Memorial
Sep 2011
Wallpaper*
Studio Lotus featured in leading Architect’s Directory: India
India Travel News: Editor’s Pick
Jun 2011
VM & RD Magazine
Cover Story – Store of the year
Keya &Kainoosh, Hayta and Ritu Kumar Label
Apr 2011
Architecture + Interiors India
Featured in FAB 50 –
The who’s who of Indian Architecture and Design
Mar 2011
Tattler 101 Best Hotels worldwide
Listing - RAAS Jodhpur
Dec 2010
Forbes India Annual Issue
7 Design & Architecture Firms to watch out for
Dec 2010
Design Hotels.com
Hot Picks Listing on RAAS Jodhpur
http://www.designhotels.com/hotels/asiapacific/india/jodh
pur/raas/architecture?workmatrix_user=7e21c25c74
Nov 2010
Insite India
6 pages feature on Studio Lotus (official magazine of IIID)
Oct 2010
50 Beautiful homes in India
Published by White Flag media
Jun 2010
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29. Condé Nast Traveler UK edition
The Hot List 2010 – Raas
May 2010
Architect & Interiors India
Aces of Spaces – Top Indian design firms to watch out for
Mar 2010
Financial Times UK
Lead Story-Travel Section: RAAS Jodhpur
Mar 2010
Indian by Design Leading Indian design blog
Multiple projects featured by Studio Lotus
Mar 2010
Outlook Traveler
Inside Cover–Raas:Deluxe Holidays
Mar 2010
Travel + Leisure
Cover Story – Raas
Feb 2010
Home Review
Cover Story – Rohit Bal
Jan 2010
Inside Outside magazine
Cover Story – Kukreja Residence + RohitBal
Jan 2010
Monument magazine Australia
Story on Rajesh Pratap store among 8 stores covered globally
that offer unique retail experiences
Dec 2009
Wallpaper* Online
Rajesh Pratap Singh
Nov 2009
Powershop 2 FRAME
Coverage of 3 retail stores in leading (Netherlands)
International publication of top 200 global retail experiences
Oct 2009
VM & RD magazine
Cover Story –Rohit Bal Prive
Jun 2009
VM & RD magazine
Cover Story – Store of the Year – Good Earth
Apr 2009
Home Review
Feature: Rajesh Pratap Singh
May 2009
Better Interiors
Feature: Rohit Bal Prive
Apr 2009
Home Review
“Retail Revelry by Lotus Design”
Apr 2008
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30. Architecture Page
Feature: Xylys Watch Store
http://www.architecture-page.com/go/projects/xylyswatch-store__all
Jun 2007
Inside Outside magazine
Cover Story – Designer of the Year
Nov 2006
VMRD
Cover Story – XylysBangalore
May 2006
Better Interiors
“A Twist in Retail”
May 2006
Indian Architect & Builder
“Retail Reinvented”6 page story on 3 of the firm’s projects
Apr 2006
Better Interiors
“Unpredictable” (A TATA Infomedia Publication)
a 12 page profile on Firm
Jan 2006
VMRD
“Uncovering an Experience”
Article on Mehrangarh Museum Shop
Dec 2005
Indian Design & Interiors
“Street Flavour” Cover Story: 5 Page Article on Khaaja Chowk
Sep 2005
Indian Express Newsline
“Blooming Complex”
Sep 2005
Better Interiors
“Off the Shelf” 5 Page spread on Levi’s Rivet Store
Sep 2005
Home Review
“Totally Rivetting” 8 Page spread on Levi’s Rivet Store
Oct 2005
Inside Outside
“Designer Feast”- Cover story
Feb 2005
Business World
“Delicious Business”
Aug 2004
Indian Architect & Builder
Cover Story - First Take
Jun 2004
Business Standard
“Designers with an Edge”
Jun 2004
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