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In 1916, seven young men returned to Belagavi with a dream—to transform education in their hometown. With the support of three local landlords, they establis...
Fact File
- Name of Project: KLE Centenary Museum
- Project Category: architecture
- Project Type: institutional
- Location: Belagavi
- Site Area: 10,882 sqft.
- Built-up Area: 8,381 sqft.
- Design Firm: Thirdspace Architecture Studio
- Principal Designer: Praveen Bavadekar & Namrata Betigiri
- Design Team: Sagar Huddar
About the Architect
Praveen Bavadekar & Namrata Betigiri
Principal Designers
Praveen Bavadekar blends research, context, and experimentation to shape architecture that inhabits the in between—urban and rural, old and new, landscape and structure. Educated at Bangalore University and the Architectural Association in London, he returned to Belagavi in 2003 to found Thirdspace, exploring architecture through professional projects, teaching, writing, and urban advisory. Namrata Betigiri, partner at Thirdspace Architecture Studio alongside Praveen, brings rich global exposure from her education and work in Mumbai and the United States. Her diverse background in multinational practices informs her design approach—anchored in context, community, and innovative strategy.
About the Firm
Thirdspace Architecture Studio
Founded in 2002, Thirdspace Architecture Studio operates from Belagavi and Pune, celebrating the diversity and dynamism of contemporary India. This multidisciplinary firm span architecture, interio...