Our People

Bankim Kalra
CEO

With more than 100 wide-ranging urban planning and design projects in his book of expertise, Bankim brings in the unique skill to understand the interdependencies between various aspects of urban management in a global outlook. Starting from his stint as an architectural intern in Auroville, Bankim gained his experience in urban management as a resident and through training & professional work in small and big cities alike, including Toronto, Ann Arbor, Sarasota, Orlando, Vancouver, Miami and Bhubaneswar.

Some of his award-winning work includes the Bhubaneswar Smart City Proposal in Odisha (India), Downtown Tavares Master Plan in Florida, Greater Childs Park Strategic Planning Initiative in St. Petersburg, Florida. Bankim currently resides in Kolkata and travels between Gurgaon and Bhubaneswar for projects regularly.

Baiju Soren
Landscape Architect

Baiju Soren is a professional landscape architect whose core expertise lies in the fields of urban landscapes, ecological development and management, placemaking, and cultural landscapes within landscape architecture, with a strong focus on sustainable practices in cities and heritage conservation. As a landscape architect, He is looking forward to working with professional and governing bodies to address daily life challenges through design and planning. He wishes to employ my knowledge of practice and principles to create socially adaptive, friendly, aesthetic, and culturally enriching environments.

Subhankar Mete
Architect & Urban Designer

Subhankar Mete joined the CGM team as an Urban Designer. Previously he has conducted extensive research on strategic interventions proposed through community engagement in several cities, including Delhi, Kochi, Durgapur, and Kangra. In 2021, he published a research paper titled "World of Tomorrow - Conscious Steps towards a Better Future" at an RFSADPI International e-conference. With his passion and meticulous approach toward urban design, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to designing tactical urban landscapes and spaces.