Ankur Choksi is a Principal at Studio Lotus, a New Delhi-based multi-disciplinary design practice he co-founded with Ambrish Arora and Sidhartha Talwar in 2002. Spanning the domains of Master Planning, Architecture & Interior Design, the work of the award-winning practice is grounded on the principles of Conscious Design — an approach that celebrates local resources, cultural influences, an inclusive process, and keen attention to detail. Presently, Ankur leads the integrated Architecture & Interior Design initiatives for the practice, with a focus on Hospitality & Residential Design. He is also an active proponent of quality design education, and advocates the principles of Conscious Design pan-India through academic engagement and design conclaves alike.