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.
Director Urban Design and Conservation
Director Urban and Regional Planning
Director Spatial Planning and Community Development
Principal Director
Vinay Deshetty
Architect and Researcher
Vinay has completed his Bachelor's in Architecture from IES College of Architecture in 2022. He has previously worked as an intern at Rohit Shinkre Architects, Mumbai. At UCM, he is working on urban design in the public realm. Vinay is passionate about observing, understanding and documenting the cultural diversity in India and its relation to people and spaces.
Vaishnavi Virkar
Architect and Researcher
Tanvi Udeshi
Architect and Researcher
Vaishnavi completed her Bachelor's Degree from IES College of Architecture, Mumbai in 2023. As culture plays a significant role in shaping the way we perceive and interact with the world around us, she is interested in learning about the influence of cultural diversity on urban planning and regeneration.
Tanvi graduated from IES College of Architecture, Bandra, Mumbai in 2022. She has previous experience in heritage retro-fitting and interior design. Passionate about public transport and walkability, her current work at UCM focuses on improving pedestrianisation in the MMR.
