--- title: "Museum and Heritage Restoration Architecture Services" description: "Discover our approach to museum and cultural space architecture. We specialize in heritage building restoration and adaptive reuse to create meaningful public spaces." canonical: https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/award-winning-museum-cultural-spaces last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Award-Winning Museum and Cultural Space Design Tribe Verified · National award-winning heritage restoration studio By [Thirdspace](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace) · Studios in Pune & Belagavi; Heritage projects pan-India · ₹350 ₹ Per Sq. Ft. (Design Fee) (estimate) Part of [Heritage Restoration & Adaptive Reuse](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/gallery) Restoring history requires a balance between preserving the past and creating spaces for today. Our approach to museum and cultural architecture focuses on this dialogue. ## Photos and videos - ![The restored colonial building at the KLE Centenary Museum, viewed across the lotus pond. Our intervention preserved the original stone and timber facade while integrating it into a newly designed plaza that serves the public.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/208267ad-e224-48ef-ae4e-50b061e824ed) - ![An overview of the museum's outdoor plaza, showing the dialogue between the restored heritage building and the new open-air pavilions. This landscape design creates a public gathering space that extends the museum's function beyond its walls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fca2f817-d7f9-413d-85cc-0824746c1c6e) - ![The Rishi Pavilion, where busts of the institution's founders are displayed. The design uses a combination of modern architectural forms, natural materials, and serene water features to create a contemplative space for visitors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f8abb5d-6863-4737-ac3a-4a8447d58f31) - ![The covered walkway of the Rishi Pavilion, where visitors are guided along a curated path. This element exemplifies our use of landscape as a performative tool to shape the visitor's experience and narrative journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/475ee465-c7fb-43bc-9515-cbea69565226) - ![A view of the museum campus at night, highlighting the relationship between the historic structure and the modern, open-sided exhibition pavilion. The lighting design was conceived to unify the different architectural eras present on the site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9c22f09-f767-42f2-acd2-13a165ac43f0) - ![The interior of the restored museum, where a new central armature was inserted to organize the exhibition space. This curved wall guides circulation and creates a dynamic interplay with the original building's high, timber-clad ceilings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/905124a4-4bcd-479c-b00f-166da503a8e3) - ![A detail of the new staircase and mezzanine level inside the museum. This intervention allows for vertical circulation and creates additional display area, maximizing the utility of the original building's volume without compromising its character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77fe3370-0d10-4be4-9bc1-905d8d8c3e63) - ![An exhibition gallery within the museum, where the original stone walls are left exposed. This design choice creates a textured backdrop for the historical photographs, grounding the narrative of the institution in the materiality of its origins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4699b4a-e0dc-4957-a0ab-9a46a3c9b0d8) - ![A quiet seating nook within the museum, featuring a restored original window and traditional bench. We focus on creating these moments of pause, where the building's history can be appreciated through the quality of light and material.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/437d1367-4779-416d-a2c3-2fb209f27a49) - ![A detail of the landscape design, where a statue is framed by native grasses and a stone bench. The integration of art, nature, and architecture is a fundamental aspect of our approach to creating holistic public spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3eec6bf-7528-4922-a587-4c2e846da680) - ![The initial site plan for the KLE Centenary Museum, illustrating the relationship between the existing colonial building and the proposed landscape interventions. This drawing shows the conceptual foundation of the project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7fab8e0-f1d5-40b7-8d31-a86168d57c70) - ![Abstract view of the museum's exterior walls, showcasing the interplay of color, form, and framed views into the landscape. This composition highlights our focus on creating visually layered experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74dd87c0-6de4-4772-bff0-e85df9dc0aca) - ![The open-air exhibition pavilion, designed to integrate seamlessly with the surrounding garden. The structure provides a sheltered space for displays while maintaining a strong connection to the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7fff969e-b535-42a1-832e-724b922273c8) - ![The museum's main building and outdoor plaza, demonstrating how water can be used as a reflective and connective element in landscape architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8885566a-4e3d-4001-bd9f-e4f8232df6bc) - ![A detail of a pivoting door and the terracotta tile ceiling in one of the new pavilions. This image shows our attention to material transitions and the tactile quality of architectural elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ad5297c-d9c2-40b3-b28e-d80e830db2f4) - ![The open-air exhibition pavilion, designed to integrate seamlessly with the surrounding garden. The structure provides a sheltered space for displays while maintaining a strong connection to the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9694f03f-7b0c-4f86-8f72-9de657dffe97) - ![A view from within an outdoor pavilion, looking out towards the campus. The design frames the existing trees, incorporating them as integral parts of the new architectural composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d257663-43da-4423-b3cd-3f4e81ffd471) - ![Abstract view of the museum's exterior walls, showcasing the interplay of color, form, and framed views into the landscape. This composition highlights our focus on creating visually layered experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/afb10c12-f488-4d22-967f-f551db235687) - ![The threshold between an interior gallery and an exterior walkway, marked by a change in material and color. We design these transitions to consciously guide the visitor's movement through the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9a2516e-2b4f-4642-aeb3-047c266c8174) - ![A detail of a pivoting door and the terracotta tile ceiling in one of the new pavilions. This image shows our attention to material transitions and the tactile quality of architectural elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9739784-9570-4577-8d3f-900d560ea745) - ![The threshold between an interior gallery and an exterior walkway, marked by a change in material and color. We design these transitions to consciously guide the visitor's movement through the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12b33a87-29c1-4d39-b15b-5d5b36f8982e) - ![The intersection of stone, water, and plaster at the edge of the lotus pond. This detail illustrates our approach to material composition, creating a rich sensory experience through texture and reflection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fd2ab19-4774-4a1f-afa0-6ac8e7e75734) - ![The play of light and shadow through the arched doorways of the restored colonial building. We carefully considered how natural light would activate the interior spaces throughout the day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba98135a-d377-41a5-ac11-0014f710b059) - ![A view through multiple arched openings inside the museum, creating a sense of spatial depth. The removal of internal walls opened up the floor plan for its new function as a continuous exhibition space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb8f88c8-3135-4490-a78a-c1e5ec4d0124) - ![Looking up at the timber roof structure and the new mezzanine level. This view highlights the vertical volume of the original building and how our intervention works within it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47585d5b-b2ac-4bc1-b595-d05ed8034077) - ![The mezzanine level, which serves as a more intimate exhibition area. The design of this space respects the geometry of the original roof structure while introducing a modern element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68926544-f3ff-419a-8c34-fc3b4f133a62) ## About Award-Winning Museum & Cultural Spaces The KLE Centenary Museum project centers on a central armature concept. We stripped internal walls to create a circular flow that organizes exhibition spaces around the structure's historic core, effectively guiding visitors while highlighting original architectural features. When we took on the KLE Centenary Museum, our primary objective was to move beyond simple renovation. We saw an opportunity to extend the narrative of the institution into the landscape itself. The Rishi Pavilion serves as a primary point of entry, drawing visitors through a series of lotus ponds and tree courts before they reach the main building. This landscape acts as a performative tool, coaxing movement and contemplation. Inside, we introduced a central circular armature to manage visitor flow, providing a clean spatial organization that respects the colonial building's high, timber-clad ceilings. By removing non-structural internal walls, we opened up the volume to reveal the original stone masonry. Our restoration practice relies on this type of spatial analysis. We look for the building's inherent character—its volume, its material palette, and its position within its neighbourhood—before proposing any intervention. Whether we are dealing with colonial relics, Art Deco facades, or heritage palaces, our process is consistent. We identify the core identity, then introduce modern functional layers that breathe new life into the structure. This methodology ensures that each museum, cafe, or cultural center we design becomes a living part of the city rather than a static relic. ## About Thirdspace We are Praveen and Namrata. We approach restoration as a dialogue between eras, focusing on how a building’s original soul can host contemporary stories. Our studio, Thirdspace, is built on the belief that thoughtful design can breathe new life into heritage. 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