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title: "Urban Design & Master Planning for Sustainable Township Planning - mytribe"
description: "Hire Thirdspace for award-winning Urban Design & Master Planning in India. We specialize in contextual masterplanning and mixed-use developments that create sustainable, vibrant communities. Let's build the future of urban living together."
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# Urban Design & Master Planning in Pune

By [Thirdspace](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace) · We design master plans and urban spaces by studying each site’s climate, history, and community needs, combining new development with heritage and public areas for practical, context-driven results.

## Locations

Based in Pune & Belagavi; Master planning across India

### Travels to

- Site planning across Belagavi (Belagavi, Belagavi, Karnataka, India)
- Site planning across Pune (Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India)
- Site planning across Bengaluru (Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India)
- Master planning projects across India (India, India)

### Visit at

- Visit Studio at Koregaon Park, Pune (plans spaces near Kalyani Nagar, Viman Nagar, Pune Camp, Yerawada, Magarpatta City)
- Visit Studio at Hindwadi, Belagavi (plans spaces near Tilakwadi, Belgaum Camp, Bhagya Nagar, Shahapur, Vadgaon)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### Large-Scale Township & Campus Master Planning

Strategic land use planning for greenfield sites over 10 acres covering zoning, circulation, and development guidelines.

Typically ₹55-85K per Acre (estimate)

#### Context & Feasibility
* Detailed site ecology analysis including topography, water channels, and vegetation mapping.
* Climate response strategy using wind path analysis and sun path diagrams.
* Socio-cultural mapping of surrounding growth patterns.

#### Strategic Master Plan
* Zoning plan segregating private, semi-public, and public land uses.
* Circulation network design prioritizing pedestrian movement and road hierarchy.
* Volumetric block modeling to visualize density and skyline.
* Broad landscape master plan defining hardscapes, softscapes, and water bodies.
* Infrastructure zoning for STPs, transformers, and waste management.

#### Guidelines & Visualization
* Urban design rulebook defining setbacks, building heights, and material palettes.
* High quality aerial 3D renders showing the complete township vision.
* Phasing plan advising on construction sequences to manage cash flow.

### High-Density Urban Renewal & Infill Design

Detailed urban design for complex brownfield or heritage sites under 10 acres focusing on adaptive reuse and public realm articulation.

Typically ₹1.8-2.8L per Acre (estimate)

#### Context & Heritage Analysis
* Documentation of existing structures for retention, adaptation, or demolition.
* Nolli map generation to analyze built form versus open space ratios.
* Stakeholder mapping to integrate diverse user aspirations.

#### Detailed Place Making
* Design of public realms including courtyards, arcades, and interaction plazas.
* Pedestrian interventions such as footbridges, walkways, and promenades.
* Proposal of unique building typologies like stacked terraces.
* Micro climate design using water bodies and shading devices.

#### Materiality & Technical Articulation
* Creation of physical scale models to study light and volume.
* Material palette strategy for hardscaping and street furniture.
* Urban lighting concepts for nighttime safety and aesthetics.
* Detailed cross sections showing level negotiations and gradients.

## About Urban Design & Master Planning

We see cities as living, breathing places, not just a bunch of buildings. Since 2002, we've been chasing that magic in the space between structures - the streets, parks, plazas, and how people actually use them. It's always about finding the right proportion, rhythm, and keeping things human-centered.

### How We Work

- Before drawing anything, we walk the site, listen to its stories, and figure out what makes it tick. We dig into the climate, sunlight, airflow, and even how neighbours interact.
- We specialise in mixed-use development strategies, weaving homes, shops, and parks together so it's not just practical but feels like a community.
- When we see an old palace or a forgotten corner, we get excited. That's where adaptive reuse of heritage sites comes alive - turning what’s derelict into something people want to use.
- Sometimes, the challenge is combining old and new, like when we designed a landscape for a centuries-old temple using temporary materials so nothing permanent would clash with history.

### What We Do

- Township and site planning, big or small
- Community layouts and neighbourhood design
- Urban renewal, sensitive heritage landscapes
- Public space design for parks, plazas, streets

We’re all about context-sensitive master planning. Not everything works everywhere, and we know that. Every project is a fresh start, shaped by the site, the people, and what’s already there.

## Highlights

Browse through Thirdspace's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/featured)

- ![This render of our upcoming housing project in Bengaluru illustrates our approach to creating a layered urban fabric. We design not just buildings, but a network of gardens, streets, and plazas that foster community interaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65ad2ba3-c608-40b3-9161-b5d154791aff)
- ![Our design for this pedestrian footbridge is a sculptural urban intervention. The form is a direct response to structural and performative requirements, creating a piece of functional art that enhances the public streetscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/576f1d33-6fda-4fa8-85ec-5762b71111c9)
- [Video: The Figured Ground, our University Sports Arena in Hubbali, integrates landscape and architecture. By submerging large volumes, the structure maintains a low profile on campus while presenting a striking facade to the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccf6ad77-6539-4260-9367-d40d38d2062d)
- ![For the KLE Centenary Museum, we extended the program beyond the restored colonial building into the landscape. The result is an award-winning public space where pavilions, gardens, and water bodies create a cohesive, narrative-driven experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/867f1584-1ee3-42ae-aca1-8b049c8b5af2)
- ![This concept, 'Orchards in the Sky', redefines mixed-use development. We stacked compact residences to create receding terraces that function as private orchards, integrating productive landscapes into a high-density urban form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73a41378-b099-484e-93c0-8287e8dd072d)
- ![Our adaptive reuse strategy for an 18th-century palace complex involves reimagining derelict spaces. Here, a miniature glasshouse is revitalized as part of a new recreational destination, blending heritage with contemporary programs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/696c19c4-a9f8-44d0-83e6-c1b136478172)
- ![Completed in 2016, this student housing project explores density on a minimal footprint of just 111.5 sq.m. The seemingly random fenestration is a direct outcome of the building's internal section and spatial layering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28f939a0-9415-4aa0-b3cd-2cf0c4c50695)
- ![This 3D printed model of 'The Arcades Project' shows our process of reinterpreting familiar forms. Arches and pitched roofs are used in unconventional ways to create a compact community center that feels light and open.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bf5a2eb-e110-4fe5-8687-7e9c3c1b70a2)

### [Community & Housing Master Planning](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/community-housing-master-planning)

- ![An aerial view of our 'Weaving a Fabric' housing project in Bengaluru, designed as a complex Nolli map of private and public spaces. The master plan focuses on creating an interconnected network of streets, courtyards, and plazas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65ad2ba3-c608-40b3-9161-b5d154791aff)
- ![This perspective shows the human scale of the 'Weaving a Fabric' community. The design prioritizes pedestrian-friendly spaces, with gardens and recreational areas interspersed between the residential blocks to encourage social interaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a0d7568-9d0a-497b-b3fb-9dc9a6960df8)
- !['Orchards in the Sky' is our concept for a mixed-use development where residences are stacked to create staggered, receding terraces. These spaces are designed to house fruit-bearing trees, bringing agriculture into the urban environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73a41378-b099-484e-93c0-8287e8dd072d)
- ![This redevelopment project shows how we create a variegated architectural fabric to meet diverse stakeholder needs. The design moves beyond simple densification to offer a rich mix of private gardens, terraces, and community spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfc80963-12bc-4cab-ae07-fc75a74cd3be)
- ![A central community terrace within the redevelopment project, providing a shared green space for residents. The design incorporates gable roofs and textured screens to create a contemporary yet contextual aesthetic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42a87cf8-9112-40de-9509-a2773d04dd56)
- ![The completed 'Treehouse' housing project in Bengaluru, where we deconstructed the typical clubhouse. Social and activity spaces are vertically integrated through the building's core, from the ground floor lobby to the rooftop pool.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c42695d-0cc3-4fb3-9a85-3c88c73dc4c3)
- ![The rooftop infinity pool at the 'Treehouse' project offers panoramic views of the Bengaluru cityscape. This amenity is part of our strategy to deterritorialize the club and create unique social spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eddf8055-1964-49d6-890d-ece99f5d68c2)
- ![A work-in-progress view of an affordable housing project. The facade is defined by a distinct fenestration pattern of varied squares, creating visual interest while adhering to the efficiencies required for low-cost community housing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d40857d5-be41-496c-98bd-bb6b955402be)
- !['The Mandala' is our low-rise, high-density housing concept in Bengaluru. This view from a balcony into a central courtyard highlights our use of jaali screens and layered spaces to mediate privacy and community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94eec2ed-73e5-4aeb-8a78-acd58b8bc0ec)
- [Video: Snippets from a site visit to an Experience Center for a 6.5-acre housing project. The design uses a palette of natural stone, brick, and metal to blend contemporary and traditional elements, seen here in the entrance paving and water features.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55a65349-bdae-4d10-89dd-cfe77829f78b)
- ![The play of light and shadow on the balconies of the 'Treehouse' apartment building. The facade's composition is designed to create a dynamic visual experience that changes with the time of day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f62fac4-1112-413f-8783-016573f47804)
- ![At the 'Treehouse', social spaces are reimagined as a central vertical core. These breakout areas, articulated with bold color, visually and functionally connect the apartments across different floors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c3d5217-f4b3-45f7-a415-689978189dc5)
- ![The glass-enclosed squash court at the 'Treehouse' is part of the vertically stacked social core. It activates the central volume of the building, making recreation a visible and integrated part of the community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57ed9f14-d81e-4d62-a30d-4749ed205fdd)
- ![A detail of the entrance at the 'Treehouse' project, showing the careful articulation of steps and ramps. This focus on circulation ensures accessibility while creating a strong graphic and textural quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d98726f8-a030-416a-81cc-3cc1e9d45d44)
- ![This view of our ongoing redevelopment project highlights the creation of a variegated fabric. The design accommodates diverse aspirations through a mix of private gardens, shared terraces, and unique apartment layouts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2bafbc62-b19d-44dc-98d3-024fb23a1801)
- ![An angled perspective of the housing redevelopment, showcasing how individual units with distinct features like gabled roofs and perforated screens come together to form a cohesive, village-like community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29d2b4bc-7b2b-4877-a80a-7321855fc6c5)

### [Adaptive Reuse & Heritage Landscapes](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/adaptive-reuse-heritage-landscapes)

- ![The award-winning KLE Centenary Museum at night. Our design extended the museum's program into the surrounding landscape, creating a public plaza with pavilions and water bodies that has become a landmark in the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/867f1584-1ee3-42ae-aca1-8b049c8b5af2)
- ![For the KLE Centenary Museum, we restored a dilapidated colonial building and created a new plaza in front. The landscape design, featuring a lotus pond, connects the new pavilions with the original heritage structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fca2f817-d7f9-413d-85cc-0824746c1c6e)
- ![The Rishi Pavilion at the KLE Museum serves as the primary entry path. The landscape becomes performative, guiding visitors along a curated journey past the busts of the institution's founders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/475ee465-c7fb-43bc-9515-cbea69565226)
- ![This render shows the reimagined glasshouse, part of our adaptive reuse plan for an 18th-century palace complex. The project turns underutilized spaces into a recreational destination with markets, nurseries, and restaurants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/696c19c4-a9f8-44d0-83e6-c1b136478172)
- ![An aerial view of the master plan for the palace complex. A new, curved structure embraces the existing heritage buildings and trees, creating a series of courtyards and public spaces that connect the old with the new.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2818273e-5f3b-4f43-b796-2097c52404f3)
- ![A ground-level view within the reimagined palace grounds. The design carefully preserves existing trees, making them focal points within new public plazas and walkways.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c005962-3692-4bee-a061-93b438409e91)
- ![Our landscape strategy for a 12th-century stone temple uses redeployable and reusable elements. This approach respects the archaeological site by creating an impermanent, flexible environment around the permanent stone structures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3b1720d-a415-4a03-b0a1-04711b3c314e)
- ![An aerial perspective of the temple environs project. The design consists of a multi-coded, flexible system of planters, seating, and panels that can be reconfigured to meet the needs of various stakeholders, from the community to the Archaeological Survey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7eddcfc9-e2f7-4479-b67a-5d6ce28cf67f)
- ![The landscape design provides modern amenities like seating and lighting while maintaining a respectful distance from the ancient temple. The ephemerality of the new intervention offers a deliberate contrast to the millennia-old stone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f48a713-1991-4a5a-b473-bd1ff2fd9e8e)
- ![Another night view of the completed KLE Centenary Museum, showcasing the interplay of light, water, and architecture. The project has become an important public space for the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9c22f09-f767-42f2-acd2-13a165ac43f0)
- ![The initial site plan for the KLE Museum, showing the colonial building before our intervention. This diagram illustrates the starting point of our design process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7fab8e0-f1d5-40b7-8d31-a86168d57c70)
- ![The landscape design for the museum guides visitors through a series of spaces. Here, a walkway passes between a lotus pond and a pavilion wall displaying historical photographs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32d7c685-7710-4c7e-b620-0b65c5e52535)
- ![A close-up of a bust in the Rishi Pavilion. The material palette of stone, wood, and concrete creates a dignified setting to honor the institution's history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ade9e6ed-cb76-4234-a8f1-05879b15492a)
- ![The final site plan for the KLE Centenary Museum, illustrating the complete layout with the restored building, new pavilions, courtyards, and water features.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf830cd9-b25b-4630-970e-eb105a0627c1)
- ![The design creates a scripted path through the museum grounds, with views framed by new architectural elements. Stepping stones, tree courts, and ponds are all part of this curated spatial experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc617c22-edf7-41e0-9d4f-31b831d9bd40)
- ![A tranquil corner of the museum landscape, where a statue sits beside a lotus pond. The design creates multiple areas for quiet reflection within the larger public space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f8abb5d-6863-4737-ac3a-4a8447d58f31)
- ![Detail of the founder busts in the Rishi Pavilion. The interplay of natural light filtering through the trees and the solid presence of the stone pedestals is a key part of the design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb0a9f26-6227-4884-b526-9f765be1cccb)
- ![A close-up showing the material details of the museum's landscape. The contrast between the rough stone of the original building, the smooth new walkways, and the water creates a rich textural experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fd2ab19-4774-4a1f-afa0-6ac8e7e75734)
- ![The restored colonial building is framed by the new landscape elements, creating a dialogue between the past and the present.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8885566a-4e3d-4001-bd9f-e4f8232df6bc)
- ![Existing trees were carefully preserved and integrated into the new design, acting as natural anchors within the open-air pavilions and courtyards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d257663-43da-4423-b3cd-3f4e81ffd471)
- ![A pebble court provides a serene space for contemplation. The landscape design for the museum incorporates a variety of textures and materials to define different zones.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3eec6bf-7528-4922-a587-4c2e846da680)
- ![The modular design of the temple landscape allows for flexibility. Elements like gabion walls and precast concrete panels can be moved without disturbing the historic site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6097ea94-8fd9-4fdd-84c1-7f035ba7275d)
- ![The overall strategy for the 12th-century temple environs is one of impermanence. This contrasts with the permanence of the stone temple, which has withstood millennia of history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd620b92-bbb2-4bfa-b2d4-edb1a84dc1b5)
- ![The landscape provides a contemporary setting for the community to engage with the heritage site, offering seating, shade, and accessible pathways.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30f3ea8a-1479-468c-a9fb-27ece03c184f)
- ![The adaptive reuse project aims to create a vibrant public destination by infusing a historic site with new programs like co-working spaces and farmers markets.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5450fae1-9fa5-4b7d-91b7-36d033db78c7)
- ![The master plan for the palace reuse project shows how new architecture can respectfully enclose and activate the spaces around heritage buildings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fa03adc-619c-4d70-a4ff-c1136ae1ef7b)
- ![The design for the palace complex creates a series of interconnected indoor and outdoor rooms, encouraging exploration and providing a variety of experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17425dba-5cfc-47c7-8226-e0c0a5483097)

### [Institutional & Commercial Architecture](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/institutional-commercial-architecture)

- [Video: The Figured Ground, our University Sports Arena in Hubbali, exemplifies our approach to institutional design. The building integrates with its surroundings, balancing a strong urban presence with a sensitive connection to the campus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccf6ad77-6539-4260-9367-d40d38d2062d)
- [Video: This film by Niveditaa Gupta captures the dynamic experience of the University Sports Arena. It showcases the interplay of light, form, and human activity within the 4,500 square meter complex.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a558008-ca83-4f36-82dc-dac8f14b0220)
- ![A construction view of the University Sports Center, showing how the structure is nestled into the ground. The design connects to the campus through a series of terraced plazas and steps.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f7bfc3e-b6b8-4f1b-9c5c-188b2a7222f3)
- ![Our 'Hoverspace' project is an office extension that floats above an existing building. The design, a space created between two full-height trusses, establishes a new identity for the organization and acts as a portal to the campus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8eab6677-77a7-4373-a604-f81cb40fc261)
- ![The terrace of the 'Hoverspace' office creates an interstitial event space between the old and new structures. A sculptural spiral staircase connects the levels, offering views across the adjacent sports ground.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c58e875-92a0-4f78-8062-bd2a08fe5b12)
- ![A throwback to an office campus we completed in 2010. The design juxtaposes two linear office buildings connected by glass bridges, with courtyards and water bodies acting as interstitial spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c97f614-53b0-4144-b63d-2381af7a88ce)
- ![The landscape of the 2010 office campus has matured beautifully over the years. A temple tree grows from an island in a lily pond, demonstrating our long-term approach to integrating architecture and nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f4bc6cf-7663-4332-993a-5a30578ed8f4)
- ![A site visit to the 'Club Cove' project, a community club for a villa development. The design features a dramatic folded roof and a material palette of brick, stone, and steel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a36e0cb0-2d6d-4f02-8f2b-321c25c7d056)
- [Video: This video highlights the publication of our University Sports Arena on ArchDaily. It shows how the design takes advantage of the site's natural gradient, descending into the ground on one side while making a bold statement on the other.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45bc8946-77cd-4368-ba04-6c3d5ffe52e0)
- ![This render illustrates how the sports facility snuggles under a blanket of landscape, making its presence less obvious from within the university campus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05decf0d-2aa7-46ed-9177-a6c3750bd8e7)
- ![The building presents a linear, monolithic form to the adjoining arterial road, asserting its public presence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69fd963d-c601-4205-aa63-3ba1ef5cb262)
- ![From the road, the building is experienced as a dynamic form that slides into the landscape, balancing its mass with the surrounding green space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/978dfc26-71fe-4dfe-9e80-c04d8aa9c449)
- ![As the sports center nears completion, the surrounding landforms are articulated as entry plazas that double as social gathering spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eeceaa95-b10f-49e8-b470-09f7cf4ec033)
- ![The stepped concrete forms create an amphitheater-like space, integrating the building's circulation with the public realm of the campus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eca29aff-afa9-43cb-bee9-8529078106d2)
- ![The 'Hoverspace' office features deep verandahs that shelter the interiors and provide breakout spaces with expansive views of the sports ground.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99747195-736d-4a8c-a072-ac61a62ea5a3)
- ![The building's screened facade creates a portal-like entrance to the campus. The linear screened box is experienced through the foliage of existing trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0f2731c-3865-4a94-8cbc-6760e16b3a09)

### [Student & Co-Living Spaces](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/student-co-living-spaces)

- ![Our Stacked Student Housing project, completed in 2016, redefines density on a tight 111.5 Sq.m site. The form and fenestration are a direct product of the building's section, layering private living spaces efficiently.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28f939a0-9415-4aa0-b3cd-2cf0c4c50695)
- ![The completed student housing building occupies a corner in a dense residential suburb, redefining its surroundings with its bold form and color.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a32816ff-cbe0-439a-8162-d31a0b028961)
- ![This render for our 'Coilspace' student hostel envisions a building where the facade is a living element. The design integrates extensive greenery, turning balconies and terraces into small gardens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cad2abb-1c5b-47e6-a3b6-ff422aacd6f7)
- ![This axonometric drawing of 'Coilspace' shows how circulation space becomes social space. A continuous ramp allows inhabitants to cycle up to their rooms, transforming the corridor into an active, shared zone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bae9c2e-5db9-4b0a-89ff-6fae74f2ab6e)
- ![Ground breaking for the 'Coilspace' project in Bengaluru. This student co-living facility reimagines the speculative hostel as a ramped space to encourage new ways of using circulation and social areas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bc670dc-3b40-46e5-b880-9cc6076bd296)
- [Video: This diagrammatic animation shows the form generation of 'Coilspace'. Starting with site margins, we arrange units, introduce stepped forms, and thicken corridors to create a dynamic social environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dce87720-4747-485c-ba0d-abd6241d3edb)
- ![The building's monolithic red form makes a strong statement in its residential context, while the carefully placed windows maintain privacy for the inhabitants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/925e5b2d-4d5f-4113-a901-216d7ab6fe53)
- ![An elevated view showing the 'Stacked Student Housing' in its neighborhood context. The building's unique form is a result of its innovative sectional design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e51f15b-ee0b-4121-8215-d5d24f05caac)
- ![The project demonstrates how a small site can accommodate high-density housing without sacrificing design quality or the privacy of its residents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2b2d8e6-0851-4070-acd2-951bb96a4692)
- ![The pattern of fenestrations on the facade is not random but a carefully considered result of layering spaces for living within a compact volume.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f65bb56-9011-48a5-b64c-fd8bf52e33e7)

### [Urban Interventions & Infrastructure](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/urban-interventions-infrastructure)

- ![This render captures the sculptural quality of our pedestrian footbridge design. The structure is conceived as a gentle deformation of a simple rectangular tube, creating a dynamic form against the sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/576f1d33-6fda-4fa8-85ec-5762b71111c9)
- ![An aerial view showing how the footbridge spans a major highway. The design provides a safe and accessible pedestrian connection while creating a distinct visual marker in the urban landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/313dc518-e09f-4e1c-b04e-98486882a074)
- ![The interior of the footbridge reveals its complex geometric structure. The play of light and shadow through the triangulated frame creates a memorable experience for pedestrians.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74a71d49-f9e6-4620-947e-d85debb49514)
- ![The entrance to the footbridge is designed to be an inviting public space. The structure's form creates dramatic shadows on the paved ground, enhancing the sense of arrival.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30e0774b-a547-4e22-aca0-522421238d33)
- ![The bridge's form is a direct result of a strategy to unify various performance requirements, including structural stability, accessibility, and visual impact.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69e098c5-1794-4192-b907-5ba859656c7b)
- ![The design incorporates escalators for accessibility and uses a combination of solid and perforated panels to provide shelter, views, and ventilation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59b250ff-3141-4014-bdce-ace4366713cf)
- ![The bridge is more than just a crossing; it is an urban intervention designed to improve the pedestrian experience and contribute to the identity of the streetscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26d72289-a636-4a23-b790-703625fa00bb)
- ![The design strategy involves the gentle deformation of a simple tube form, resulting in a structure that is both abstract and highly functional.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9aff1dac-375e-403e-8d33-30d3ad18d5d4)

### [Private Residences](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/private-residences)

- !['Bounding Box' is a design iteration for a single-family residence atop a retail space. This mixed-use strategy monetizes the site's commercial potential while elevating the living spaces for better views, light, and ventilation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71e20601-3bed-4a51-890b-9d3d56647b90)
- ![An internal view of the 'Bounding Box' residence, showcasing the layered design with multiple terraces, gardens, and a pool. The house is a complex volume of interconnected indoor and outdoor spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af5f4f5c-9140-4080-bb7f-e38a257b0285)
- ![The 'Solid | Void | Solid House', completed in 2021. From the street, the house appears as a composition of opaque and transparent volumes, hinting at the private court at the back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37e3621d-9da8-48be-b81c-e7f604662dd1)
- ![The public spaces of this home are located in the interstices between the private bedroom blocks. This design connects the building to its gardens and terraces on multiple levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da16c9c0-f190-4c77-8a42-dcb8d908697f)
- ![From our archives, the 'Boxed In House' completed in 2013. The design transcends its narrow 7.6m plot by creating an internal courtyard around which all spaces unfold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4a4bb72-9b1b-476f-9b23-457576197307)
- ![The design for 'Bounding Box' creates a private oasis in a peripheral city location, with green spaces and a pool integrated into the home's structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/379092b6-fe31-4c5e-b388-aa32986b4954)
- ![The project explores the concept of a house within a larger bounding frame, creating a variety of semi-enclosed outdoor spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/721a1875-ee83-4ab5-bcbf-676e78ad31c8)
- ![A section through the 'Solid | Void | Solid House' reveals how private spaces are connected by a tissue of more public living areas, creating a seamless flow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/594f5c61-8a0c-418b-a397-80385c2d3a1c)

### [Design Process: Models & Diagrams](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/design-process-models-diagrams)

- ![A 3D printed model of 'The Arcades Project'. Models like this are crucial for studying form, volume, and light. Here, we reinterpreted familiar arches and pitched roofs in unfamiliar ways.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bf5a2eb-e110-4fe5-8687-7e9c3c1b70a2)
- [Video: This is a part-model of a public space project, exploring how to reinvent a typically mundane urban typology. The 3D printed model allows us to study the volumetric and spatial qualities of our concept.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3992f154-6405-48f7-93dd-226ebe557378)
- ![Before designing any intervention, we conduct extensive contextual studies. This drawing analyzes the organic patterns of growth in a peri-urban site in Maharashtra, teasing out existing social and spatial networks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc725118-a65a-4d1e-a7e1-737b9cbcb633)
- ![Our contextual studies map not just buildings, but how people use the spaces between them. This informs our master planning for new speculative urban interventions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a23e0f2f-cec7-4e32-b725-75f32755f6d5)
- [Video: A diagrammatic animation showing the conceptual development of 'Coilspace'. We use such diagrams to clearly articulate the step-by-step logic behind our design decisions, from unit arrangement to the thickening of corridors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dce87720-4747-485c-ba0d-abd6241d3edb)
- ![A studio vignette showing a detailed sectional model for a housing project. We combine materials like 3D printed PLA and wood to study the relationship between different building components.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/386687fb-47ba-4289-b833-ca01d8f6fe23)
- ![This diagram maps key features and activities across the 35-acre site, forming the analytical foundation for our proposed master plan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3e9e87c-635d-491d-a483-9993e1b0bc23)
- ![Our studies document the informal economies and social spaces, like street markets, that define the character of a neighborhood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e8ccf55-81c6-4e47-816f-1b0d909a3ab6)
- ![These drawings are not just representations, but analytical tools that help us understand the existing urban fabric before we propose to add to it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c29fce94-0916-4601-9cf5-e6040568bbdd)
- ![The process of drawing helps us to internalize the complex relationships between buildings, open spaces, and human activity on a site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcefba4f-d140-433a-8458-18eaf983f855)
- ![This analytical mapping is a critical first step in any urban design or master planning project we undertake.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58a0e3ee-b227-465e-a196-57e4beb04d04)
- ![Understanding the existing conditions in such detail allows us to design interventions that are sensitive and responsive to the local context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91981dc4-742f-4fff-b7cb-4a744962f546)

### [Studio & Culture](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/studio-culture)

- [Video: We regularly host 'Terrace Talks' at our studio. In this session, Avaneesh Bavadekar discusses the scaffolded mind theory and its connection to architecture through the writings of Juhani Pallasmaa on phenomenology.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06d6531c-5b25-44d7-8950-ef378bae85a2)
- ![The Tonga Court Cafe and roof garden at our studio. These spaces, filled with ochre and green tones, serve as informal meeting areas and event spaces, fostering a creative and collaborative atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e04f0527-85c7-41d2-b70f-5bc836401ef7)
- ![Bamboo is used in three ways at our studio: as a semi-porous screen at the entrance, as a framed view from a window, and as a dense canopy on the terrace, creating a private cocoon that filters the city out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53953083-c210-4096-8fc2-5806d595ae5a)

## Meet your expert

[Thirdspace](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace)

### My story

We’re Thirdspace, Praveen and Namrata here. Since 2002, we’ve called Pune and Belagavi home, sketching out ideas in Koregaon Park, under the trees. There was this late-night email in 2019 – not a complaint, but a note from Christopher Benninger, praising the human scale in our hostel project. That message, honest and unexpected, still keeps us going. Our studio’s shaped by moments like that – small things, big meaning.

### My work

- **What we do**: We design architecture, interiors, landscapes, master plans, and restore heritage buildings.
- **How we think**: We look for organic neighbourhood growth patterns, weaving private spaces with gardens and community courtyards architecture.
- **The Thinking Hand process**: Our design process is hands-on and messy – sketches, models, diagrams, whatever it takes to get real.
- **Types of projects**: Private homes, weekend retreats, offices, university arenas, co-living, housing – we like variety.
- **Restoring old souls**: Restoration of Art Deco buildings is our thing. We keep the old soul, just give it a new life.

## More services from Thirdspace

- [Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/architectural-design) · ₹60-200 per sq.ft. (estimate)
- [Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/interior-design) · ₹120-350 per sq.ft (estimate)
- [Heritage Restoration & Adaptive Reuse](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse) · ₹150-500 per sqft (estimate)

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