--- title: "Innovative Co-Living & Student Housing Architecture by Thirdspace" description: "Explore Thirdspace’s approach to co-living and student housing. We focus on spatial efficiency, communal interaction, and material honesty for modern, livable environments." canonical: https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/interior-design/innovative-living-co-living-student-housing last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Innovative Co-Living & Student Housing Design Tribe Verified · Architectural practice established in 2002. By [Thirdspace](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace) · Studios in Pune & Belagavi; Projects across India · ₹350 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/interior-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/interior-design/gallery) We believe communal living requires more than just shared space. Our design process for student housing and co-living facilities prioritizes the balance between private introspection and social interaction, creating environments where both individual focus and community life thrive. ## Photos and videos - ![The interior of a room in our 'Stacked Student Housing' project, showing how a split-level design maximizes space. The lofted study area and lower sleeping zone create distinct functional areas within a compact footprint, connected by a bold red steel staircase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6de86bbd-05d1-41bb-8b4a-b6ef7adf8ea7) - ![The interior of a room in our 'Stacked Student Housing' project, showing how a split-level design maximizes space. The lofted study area and lower sleeping zone create distinct functional areas within a compact footprint, connected by a bold red steel staircase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2f18768-a49b-4949-b087-ad3be8d51ad9) - ![A view of the multi-level arrangement in the student housing units. This sectional design creates a complex and interesting interior landscape, providing students with both private nooks and shared spaces for interaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d43e1843-2ffd-477b-868b-cbc7b2e35257) - ![A view of the multi-level arrangement in the student housing units. This sectional design creates a complex and interesting interior landscape, providing students with both private nooks and shared spaces for interaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d56553c-e937-4384-9f68-a94f3a1ef7b0) - ![The personal study and sleeping area in the student housing unit. The design utilizes a pared-down material palette of whitewashed brick and bare concrete, creating a durable and minimalist backdrop for student life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ea15757-1cae-4611-bac6-1f8005241a1e) - ![The personal study and sleeping area in the student housing unit. The design utilizes a pared-down material palette of whitewashed brick and bare concrete, creating a durable and minimalist backdrop for student life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0f32aa6-23aa-4b38-b554-30c3dd33a28c) - ![The folded red steel plate staircase is a central feature in each student housing unit. It provides access to the loft and bathroom while also serving as a vibrant, sculptural element that injects color and character into the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a517cf4e-109b-4731-abc4-5de6afd6d532) - ![The folded red steel plate staircase is a central feature in each student housing unit. It provides access to the loft and bathroom while also serving as a vibrant, sculptural element that injects color and character into the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d8016c5-1c13-4f82-bcbc-1703b9f7ad56) - ![The folded red steel plate staircase is a central feature in each student housing unit. It provides access to the loft and bathroom while also serving as a vibrant, sculptural element that injects color and character into the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06b6b793-2c1c-4ed5-8ee4-e60f15dbe10d) - ![The folded red steel plate staircase is a central feature in each student housing unit. It provides access to the loft and bathroom while also serving as a vibrant, sculptural element that injects color and character into the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd100af0-bfd8-445d-b995-7213e2c1b9ba) - ![The common staircase in the 'Stacked Student Housing' building. The design uses simple, robust materials like concrete and stone, with a slender red handrail adding a line of color that guides movement through the building.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84a2d329-e014-462b-ac4c-4826ceebce14) - ![The common staircase in the 'Stacked Student Housing' building. The design uses simple, robust materials like concrete and stone, with a slender red handrail adding a line of color that guides movement through the building.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3a6e10d-13ba-42b7-8f90-86c9d90e13e6) - ![The rooftop extension of our Thirdspace Co-Living facility at night. This communal area includes a kitchen, dining space, and an expansive terrace, providing a shared social hub for the resident architects and interns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c104eae-36db-43e4-a587-e687ae4e0ba8) - ![Bold colors and graphic patterns define the corridors of our 'CoLive @ TAS' apartment renovation. A bright red wall contrasts with the black and white striped floor, turning a simple circulation space into a visually stimulating experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64ed067b-4c87-4a32-af10-f64c18672570) - ![Bold colors and graphic patterns define the corridors of our 'CoLive @ TAS' apartment renovation. A bright red wall contrasts with the black and white striped floor, turning a simple circulation space into a visually stimulating experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49fb820b-2460-4480-b40e-55e2aca5acc9) - ![A yellow phone booth-like nook is inserted into the hallway of the co-living space. This intervention creates a semi-private space for calls or quiet moments, adding functional variety to the shared areas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef62109b-893f-4b81-a246-9c5066921c02) - ![A yellow phone booth-like nook is inserted into the hallway of the co-living space. This intervention creates a semi-private space for calls or quiet moments, adding functional variety to the shared areas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89b0e8fa-9587-41c9-a441-085ca6feac94) - ![A seating corner in the co-living apartment, where contemporary art and patterned upholstery contrast with the dark walls. This space is designed to be a comfortable and stylish social spot for residents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9cd18abe-16e8-43cf-a9ca-781a84fee9e8) - ![A seating corner in the co-living apartment, where contemporary art and patterned upholstery contrast with the dark walls. This space is designed to be a comfortable and stylish social spot for residents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4e8f321-39e7-48a5-9fd1-22b12262e34c) - ![A detail showing the restored whitewashed brick wall and a new window in the co-living apartment. The project involved resurrecting a dilapidated 1960s building, carefully blending old textures with new, modern insertions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04d15705-da59-4217-819e-2b4417c05a15) - ![A detail showing the restored whitewashed brick wall and a new window in the co-living apartment. The project involved resurrecting a dilapidated 1960s building, carefully blending old textures with new, modern insertions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f31ab79-be00-4bf3-a1a9-6892aa4b2666) - ![The social core of 'The Treehouse' apartments features a double-height lounge with a striking black and white geometric floor pattern. This space serves as a central hub, visually and functionally connecting different amenities and residential floors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e695d4b9-1c5e-43b1-bc6f-71d2e03b17cb) - ![The social core of 'The Treehouse' apartments features a double-height lounge with a striking black and white geometric floor pattern. This space serves as a central hub, visually and functionally connecting different amenities and residential floors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/abddb189-74fe-4b88-a4cc-b939292b56c2) - ![The squash court at 'The Treehouse' is placed adjacent to an open-air corridor. This 'inside-out' design allows players to easily step outside for fresh air and connects the indoor sport facility with the building's exterior environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c9b032b-f66b-407c-87ee-bf1668b4490e) - ![A rendering for the 'Coilspace' student hostel in Bengaluru. The design reimagines circulation space as social space, using ramps and open corridors to encourage interaction and create a sense of community among students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2e465a1-f7da-498f-ae20-21694b90a406) - [Video: A walk through the mesmerizing black and white striped flooring pattern in a housing project lobby. This graphic intervention turns the floor into a piece of op-art, guiding movement and creating a unique visual identity for the social space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a74a225-4f2c-4f08-973a-9b0aaee21e60) ## About Innovative Living: Co-Living & Student Housing In our student housing work, we move away from traditional dormitory layouts by introducing split-level configurations. By elevating the study area over the sleeping zone, we create distinct functional territories within a compact footprint, effectively separating rest from activity without the need for additional square footage. In designing student housing and co-living facilities, we reject the notion of the dormitory as a purely utilitarian box. Instead, we look for ways to facilitate both solitude and social cohesion. Our 'Stacked' project, for instance, utilizes a sectional design where lofted study areas look over sleeping zones. This vertical separation allows for a duality of use: one can retreat into the loft for focused work while remaining connected to the room's lower levels. Materiality plays a crucial role in these environments. We prioritize durability and visual honesty by utilizing whitewashed brick, exposed concrete, and folded steel plates for staircases. These materials withstand the rigors of high-traffic student environments while maintaining a raw, aesthetic appeal. Beyond the individual room, we view circulation spaces not as dead weight but as opportunities. A corridor or a shared rooftop terrace acts as a buffer zone, encouraging incidental interactions. By stripping away non-essential finishes, we reduce the cost of maintenance and let the architectural structure, light, and ventilation define the atmosphere. Whether adapting an old Art Deco apartment for co-living or designing a new student residence from the ground up, our objective remains the same: to create robust, contextually sensitive spaces that adapt to the people who inhabit them. ## About Thirdspace We are Praveen and Namrata, the team behind Thirdspace. We spend our days in Pune and Belagavi, sketching under the trees and obsessing over how a building can truly breathe. For us, every project is a chance to balance the structural needs of a space with the quiet, human moments that actually make a place feel like home. 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