--- title: "Housing Master Planning in Bengaluru | Thirdspace Architecture" description: "We design housing master plans that prioritize community, blending private residences with open social spaces. Discover our context-sensitive urban approach." canonical: https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/community-housing-master-planning last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Community & Housing Master Planning Tribe Verified · Context-driven master planning across India. By [Thirdspace](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace) · Based in Pune & Belagavi; Master planning across India · ₹55K per acre (estimate) Part of [Urban Design & Master Planning](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/gallery) We believe housing is the foundation of city life. Our approach integrates private residences with shared courtyards, streets, and green spaces, creating environments where people connect naturally. ## Photos and videos - ![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) ## About Community & Housing Master Planning We approach every master plan as a Nolli map, meticulously balancing private built volumes with the public realm. Before drawing a single plan, we study the site’s climate and existing growth patterns to ensure the housing layout feels like an organic extension of the neighborhood rather than a walled-off enclave. ### Designing for Interaction Our residential designs reject the typical gated enclave model. In projects like 'The Treehouse' in Bengaluru, we reimagined the club facility by 'de-clubbing' it. Instead of a isolated building, we integrated social and activity spaces into a central vertical core. This links the apartments visually and functionally, turning corridors and lobbies into active community zones. ### The Redevelopment Opportunity When working on urban renewal or redevelopment, we treat the project as a chance to create a 'variegated fabric'. Rather than simple densification, we address the diverse needs of existing stakeholders by weaving together private gardens, shared terraces, and unique apartment layouts. This process ensures the new development respects the site's history while serving modern needs. ### Our Methodology - **Site Analysis:** We map wind paths, sun angles, and local socio-cultural patterns to ground the design. - **Climate Response:** We prioritize passive cooling through shading devices and strategic orientation, reducing the reliance on artificial energy. - **Public Realm:** We design the 'in-between' spaces—the streets, plazas, and courtyards—with as much care as the residences themselves. These spaces are where the community truly lives. Every project we undertake, from high-density urban infill to expansive township planning, follows this rigorous path: documentation, iterative modeling, and careful articulation of scale. ## About Thirdspace We are Praveen and Namrata. We approach architecture through deep context analysis—sketching models and diagramming site flows until the right solution reveals itself. For us, housing isn't about units; it's about building meaningful community interactions into the daily path. 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