A bi-weekly podcast focused on the architecture + design ecosystem within the GCC
This week we are joined by Michelle Lim, Senior Business Development Architect at RSP. She shares insights and key learnings towards winning work, brand building and everything in between!
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No design studio is too big or small to overlook business development. It’s a skill needed for success at any level.
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Join us this week as we meet Monica Arango, founder of Dubai-based interdisciplinary studio, C’est Ici. This lawyer-turned-designer reinvented herself in the midst of her successful legal career, to follow her real passion for design.
C’est Ici Design is known for having a minimalist approach and design philosophy that embraces beauty through its imperfections. Having built a varied portfolio since 2017, including projects in luxury, residential, commercial and hospitality across UAE, GCC, and the Levant, this episode will surely leave you with fresh perspectives on the potential of uniquely created spaces.
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In the haste of decision-making, the satisfaction of fitting into the norm starts to seem easier than the unfamiliarity surrounding an untrodden path. Never shy away from being unique, the outcomes of a challenging journey will always be rewarding.
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This week we sit down with Zain Javaid to discuss his experiences as he explores his unconventional design journey. Join us as we learn about wayfinding and its potential in elevating user experience in the built environment.
Just graduated from design school and confused about your career path? Tune into this episode to find out how Zain streamlined his decisions to find a niche within his skills and interests.
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Put yourself out there. Taking up challenges and networking brings you outcomes that you may never have expected.
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This week we catch up with Manjra Yadav to discuss her experiences and projects. With her diverse portfolio of projects across the MENA region and India, she shares her advice for upcoming designers in this episode.
Tap into our conversations about the delivery of mega projects in multi-disciplinary firms, the futuristic vision of KSA, and mentorship for young architects. Intrigued yet?
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As a larger scale project advances, the team may become prone to working in isolation. To ensure client satisfaction, it is important that the team is in constant communication at each stage from start to delivery. Intrigued yet?
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This week we are joined by Peter Jackson! An icon within the UAE design ecosystem! In addition, Peter comes with an expansive portoflio of work across multiple continents!
We sit down to chat about his journey, key learnings and all things architecture!
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Passion and Integrity! These are mission critical for any designer looking to truly push the envelope!
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In this episode, we catch up with Fabidha Safar-Rahman from Design Matter. We talk about entrepreneurship within a boutique studio.
We also discuss projects within the health care sector. We talk about building a studio culture, portfolios, legislative bodies for interior design and everything in between!
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An entrepreneur and designer can be two sides of the same coin. Learning which side to lean on and when? is the difference between successful firms and the rest.
In this episode, we catch up with Fabidha Safar-Rahman from Design Matter. We learn about how she navigated her journey with Design Matter. We discuss challenges and opportunities for growth. Many key insights for the all boutique studios out there!
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This week, we catch up with Mak, from KDSV. We talk about his insights into the GCC design ecosystem. We talk about KDSV, design integrity, adding value and much more!
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Every designer aspires to one day, have their own studio. Whilst the notion is romantic, it is definitely not without its challenges.
In this episode, we catch up with Mak, from KDSV. We learn about how KDSV was formed and established its presence in the design ecosystem. We also discuss challenges faced and opportunities that came along the way!
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In this episode, we catch up with Bass Ackermann from HIVE Coliv! We sit down after close to two years, to hear about how HIVE has premiered the coliving model in Dubai. This was no easy feat! In this episode we talk about how the project was received, key learnings for a developer, market insights, community building and much more!
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Coliving spaces are a fairly new concept to the GCC region. The HIVE is one of the premier products with a colving offering in Dubai.
In this episode, we catch up with Bass Ackermann to discuss how having multiple offerings is always good, provided they don’t silo the community. You are better off having an adaptable communal space, rather than a closed off dedicated space.
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In this episode, we are joined a friend of the show, Drew Gilbert! He has established himself as a formative voice of all things metaverse in the region!
This week we do deep dive into how the metaverse impacts designers. We get into the nuts and bolts of how it works, transacts, interacts and everything in between! If you have been curious about this space and have been doing your homework.. do not miss out on this one!
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After having explored most of the main stream metaverse offerings, this week Drew Gilbert shares his thoughts for the design community!
At the moment, the majority of the offerings have limitations of many kinds i.e polycounts, environments, fidelity, etc.
Whilst the average person will probably get on the platform out of curiosity, it is going to take a lot more to keep them on. Even more so, to make the experience recurring.
In this episode, we discuss what are possible solutions to this problem and how any designer can get started!
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In this episode, we sit down with Dina Murali from DZ Design. We talk about how DZ design began and their awesome work to date!
We talk about how young designers can elevate their skillsets & in turn, themselves. We talk about the multiple lifecycles of hospitality design and everything in between!
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Communication is a very under rated skill set for designers. Whilst one can convey design across paper and media, presenting them in person, is also essential.
In this episode, we sit down with Dina Murali from DZ Design. We discuss how young designers can elevate their career. We also talk about the brilliant work being done at the studio.
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This week, we sit down with Firas Alsahin from 4Spacedesign! We talk about the future of hospitality design.
We also discuss how Firas and his team are working within the metaverse, in a real and tangible way. We discuss pitfalls to avoid and how the metaverse is here to stay for designers.
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This week, we sit down with Firas Alsahin from 4Spacedesign! Hospitality design has had to constantly evolve with the demands of its end users. Over time, social media has become an integral design consideration.
In this episode, we discuss how social media has direct input into design considerations. We talk about how designers can leverage this requirement, rather than shy away from it!
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Like any skill, put in the reps! There’s no other way to learn and get better! Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @rspdesigners Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp #architecture #design #business #development #skills #communication #bids #contracts #dubai
Never turn down an opportunity to learn something new. Although it requires some extra effort to practice, fail, and start all over again, it is always worth it in the end. Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @sveta_sathyanadhan Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp #architecture #design #ecology #architecturegraduates #graduate #building materials #biomaterial #podcast #dubai
Behind every successful project is a healthy client – designer relationship, and behind every such relationship is good communication. Why? Listen to Veena and Siddharth’s take! Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @vs.designstudio Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp #architecture #interiordesign #interiors #bespoke #boutique #clientrelations #dubai #podcast
Although the process of ideating a unique concept that is tailor-made to the client and brief may seem time-consuming, investing some effort into this initial stage makes the rest of the project run much smoother. Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @intercon_bcn @madib1011 @dewan.ae Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp #intercon #interconbcn #designstudio #interiordesign #dewan #dewanae #dewanexperts
The initial step of building contacts independently can easily become nerve-wracking for most young designers. Sometimes, the best way to start is to take the plunge, put yourself out there and start that conversation! Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @fifthdimension_sgs @indexdubai @indexsaudi Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp
The initial step of building contacts independently can easily become nerve-wracking for most young designers. Sometimes, the best way to start is to take the plunge, put yourself out there and start that conversation! Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @fifthdimension_sgs @indexdubai @indexsaudi Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp
With a successful design, it is instinctive to carry elements into future projects. Are designers expected to follow this signature aesthetic throughout, or should projects be tailor-made to integrate a sense of reality relevant to each client and their requirements? Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @cestici_ @beamphora Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp
On an urban scale, landscape patches add to the identity of a city. Beyond its visual characteristics, green spaces play an important role in place-making. Places to absorb, grow, and live. Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @salehi_kourosh @lwk_partners Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp
During the design phase, it is natural to develop an attachment to certain elements of a project. This makes it challenging to overcome creative blocks and move further. Gaining external critique and input allows us to look at a design with a fresh outlook, which in turn strengthens the design process. Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @zainjdesign @spitfire.re Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp
Deciding where to practice your design skills is always tricky. If you are in the midst of this process, fear not, Manjra’s criteria will surely help you streamline your thoughts and choose wisely! Intrigued yet? Listen to the full episode! Link in Bio @manjrayadav Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp #architecture #architect #design #hospitality #ksa #mulitdisciplinary #practice #studio #podcast #dubai
Design is a problem solving tool! Hear the full episode! Link in Bio @sharjaharchitect Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @skystruct_qstp #architecture #architect #design #studio #entrepreneur #practice #entrepreneurship #studio #podcast #dubai
Health care design is no easy sector to master. With the keen attention to detail needed, the design process can become intensive. This week we catch up with Fabidha from Design Matter. We learn about how her team have delivered truly bespoke solutions within the healthcare space. We talk about their considerations, client expectations and everything in between! Hear the full episode! Link in Bio @fabidhasafarrahman @designmatter Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @orangedesigngroup #architecture #architect #design #boutique #bespoke #studio #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #art #designer #podcast #dubai
Project scale and creativity are not proportional. The typical notion is around, larger project = more creativity. This could not be further from the truth. In this episode, we catch up with Mak, from KDSV. We learn about how scale truly doesn’t matter. Infact, the challenge is always in designing a smaller space, rather than large. But most importantly, it’s about the value you add. Hear the full episode! Link in Bio @kdsv.design @kdsv.mak Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @orangedesigngroup #architecture #architect #design #boutique #bespoke #studio #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #art #designer #podcast #dubai
Coliving spaces are a fairly new concept to the GCC region. The HIVE is one the premier products with a colving offering in Dubai. In this episode, we catch up with Bass Ackermann to discuss how “community” should matter to an asset owner. Particularly in this model, it is a major differentiating factor! Hear the full episode! Link in Bio @hivecoliv @bass_ackermann Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @orangedesigngroup #architecture #developer #development #asset #coliving #hivejvc #hivejvcdubai #design #podcast #dubai
With the ever evolving brilliance of AI, the looming question for all designers is… are we going to become redundant? There are massive strides being made by AI within the creative space and this question is only natural. This week we are joined by Drew Gilbert. He shares his thoughts on how this is not the case. Infact, AI is a very strong tool that will actually help designers do more, create more and eventually, stand out of the crowd! Hear the full episode! Link in Bio @drewgilbert_ Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @orangedesigngroup #architect #architecture #artificialintelligence #program #metaverse #engine #experience #fidelity #interaction #spatial #design #podcast #dubai
Designers have been guilty of “visualizing” design, but delivering a product that doesn’t reflect the render. In this episode, we sit down with Dina Murali from DZ Design. We discuss how the team at DZ design overcame this obstacle. After doing so, this approach has gone on to become their market differentiator and defines their ethos. Hear the full episode! Link in Bio @dzdesignae @dinamurali Audio by @strumatease We are powered by @orangedesigngroup #architect #architecture #interior #design #hospitality #hotels #refurbishment #guest #experience #podcast #Dubai
