At Urbanshed, our leadership team brings together a shared commitment to purposeful, interdisciplinary design. With backgrounds in architecture, planning, and sustainability, our founding partners guide the firm’s creative vision and ensure every project reflects our values: contextual thinking, technical precision, and a deep respect for the environments we shape.
Founder & Partner
B.Arch, M.Arch (Ekistics)
Kumud Pandey brings over six years of experience in the field of architecture and interior design. With a strong foundation in Ekistics from Jamia Millia Islamia her expertise extends to urbanism. As Principal Architect and Strategy Lead, she guides the firm’s design decisions while shaping its growth and outreach. Her design philosophy centers on architecture that is purposeful, resilient, and deeply functional, moving beyond surface aesthetics to address real-world challenges and improve usability.
She believes architecture functions as an interconnected system, drawing from multiple disciplines to create sustainable, future-ready environments. Her strategic clarity, thoughtful planning, and attention to detail is reflected in every stage of her work. Passionate about urban strategies and climate-responsive design, she continuously seeks to build meaningful spaces that stand the test of time. Inspired by nature, travel, and introspection, she brings depth, empathy, and vision to the firm’s creative and strategic leadership.
Founder & Partner
B.Arch, M.Des (Industrial Design)
Junaid Khan, with over six years of experience, is a dynamic force at the intersection of design, technology, and operations. A post graduate of IIT Delhi with a Master’s in Design, he specializes in residential architecture, interior, and product design. As the firm’s Technology & Innovation Lead, Junaid integrates emerging tools and intelligent systems into the design process, ensuring outcomes that are not only visually compelling but deeply functional and future-ready.
His approach is rooted in collaborative thinking, where problem-solving and adaptability are central. His sharp visual thinking, detail orientation, and self-learning mindset elevates each project with precision and innovation. He believes architecture should respond to real-world use while remaining open to technological evolution. His work is deeply influenced by his love for nature, exploration, research, and crafting, elements that lend depth and versatility to his design sensibility. Junaid plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s forward-looking creative vision.