--- title: "Studio Culture and Architectural Design Process in Pune" description: "Explore the design process and studio culture at Thirdspace. We use physical models and site analysis to create human-centered architecture in Pune and Belagavi." canonical: https://mytribe.in/studio_thirdspace/urban-design-master-planning/studio-culture last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Studio Culture and Architectural Process Tribe Verified · Practicing architecture and urbanism since 2002. 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) Our studio is a laboratory for design research and dialogue, where we refine our approach to human-centered architecture through continuous study and collaboration. ## Photos and videos - [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) ## About Studio & Culture Our studio functions as a physical testing ground for the design theories we apply to your projects. When you visit, you will see how we use bamboo screens to filter sunlight or how our terrace serves as a prototype for cross-ventilation, demonstrating that the environment we work in directly shapes the human-centered architecture we create for you. At Thirdspace, our studio culture is driven by the belief that the quality of our output is inseparable from the rigor of our process. We function not just as a conventional office, but as a laboratory for urbanism and design. We host regular 'Terrace Talks' where we engage with architectural theory, phenomenology, and the writings of Juhani Pallasmaa. This intellectual curiosity prevents our designs from becoming static. Instead, our projects evolve through constant iterations and a deep understanding of site context. The studio itself exemplifies our design philosophy. We prioritize natural light, indoor-outdoor connectivity, and the use of humble, effective materials like bamboo. From the Tonga Court Cafe to our roof garden spaces, we build to learn. When you engage with our team, you are not hiring a service provider that simply executes blueprints; you are collaborating with a practice that tests every spatial strategy, lighting condition, and material choice before it ever reaches your site. ## About Thirdspace We are Praveen and Namrata, and at Thirdspace, we treat architecture as an ongoing intellectual inquiry. Our studio serves as a space for collaboration and rigorous research, where we use physical models and shared dialogues to ensure every design decision prioritizes human scale and environmental context. 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