We are city practitioners with a cumulative experience of over 60 years of working in Mumbai, on over 100 projects and initiatives. We believe that current forms of practice in city planning and design are not comprehensive enough or appropriate, and hence we have formed this collaborative platform to work on urban and social issues in the MMR. Our team comprises architects, urban planners, urban designers, historians and conservationists.

Pooja Chichkar

Director Urban Design and Conservation

Omkar Gupta

Director Urban and Regional Planning

Urmi Kenia

Director Spatial Planning and Community Development

Pankaj Joshi

Principal Director

Sakshi Bachewar

Architect and Researcher

Vaishnavi Patil

Architect and Researcher

Sanika Sawant

Architect and Researcher

Sakshi completed her Bachelor's degree from IES College of Architecture, Mumbai, in 2023, and developed an interest in urban design and planning. She is keen on researching about sustainable and inclusive urban environments that enhance the quality of life for residents and is committed to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest trends and technologies in urban design.

Vaishnavi completed her Bachelor’s in Architecture, 2022 and Master’s in Urban Design, 2024 from Pune University. Her interests lie in understanding spaces around major junctions and corridors to provide effective urban design solutions. She is keen on studying the relationship between strategic planning and sustainable design.

Sanika completed her Bachelor of Architecture from IES College of Architecture, Mumbai in 2025. As a recent graduate, she is keen to explore the field of urban planning and design, with a strong interest in understanding how cities function and evolve. She is passionate about contributing to people-centric, sustainable urban environments through research, design, and on-ground interventions.