The aForm Show

On this week’s episode, we are joined by Raha Milani and Maryam Karji, co-founders of ArchiSense Studio, an interdisciplinary design firm based right here in Dubai. Since establishing their practice in 2018, this dynamic duo have gone on to developing a portfolio of work in contemporary architecture, interior design and landscaping. With a focus on residential and commercial projects, their work seamlessly integrates cultural and local relevance with modern design elements. We are very excited to have them on the show with us today. So without further ado, let’s get into it!.

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Today we are joined by Fatima Al Zaabi, Noora Al Awar, and Afnan Saeed. They are the founding partners of Studio D04, bonded over the same vision and passion for Architecture and design. Fatima’s specialty lies in exploring advanced digital fabrication methods. Noora’s work focuses on exploring material processes with influences of traditional concepts derived from her surroundings. Afnan is eager to push the boundaries on Architecture and design by exploring new details and aesthetics. Together, this dynamic trio has led a range of diverse projects in the UAE that leverage indigenous Arab & Emirati design elements. Their designs can easily be described as unique, modern and progressive, with a sensitivity to local living and community needs. As three female, Emirati architects, they are paving a way for young, home-grown, female-owned practices. We are super excited to have Fatima, Noora, and Afnan on the show today. So without further ado, let’s get into it!

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On this week’s episode we are joined by Arjan Pit, Managing Director at UNStudio! Arjan completed his education at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, and has since developed an extensive portfolio of work across Europe, China and the Middle East. Having lived and worked in multiple parts of the world, he has a broad interest and understanding of cultural diversity, sustainability and shaping the ‘future’ of cities in intrinsically different ways. Locally, he has been a part of many groundbreaking projects here in the region. We are very excited to have him on the show with us today and to delve deep into his design manifesto. So without further ado, let’s get into it!

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On today’s episode, we are joined by Prabhanjan Kambadur of RSP! With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Prabhanjan brings in a wealth of technical and creative knowledge in planning for and delivering large-scale and complex projects across a variety of market sectors. His experience ranges from master planning of cities and town centres to establishing urban design guidelines for integrated developments, design of technology parks and mixed-used developments across Middle East and Asia. 

Prabhanjan joined RSP Architects in 2001 as a Senior Architect and worked his way to becoming a Director. In the process, he has managed and led a diverse team of planners, architects and engineers on several award winning projects in the region. We are very excited to have him on the show today so without further ado, let’s get into it!

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After what seems like an eternity, the aForm show was back out at a LIVE event. INDEX 2021 was a massive success for designers in the city of Dubai! The sentiment of onward and upward was undeniable. As part our special coverage, we catch up with Antony Lovell from SHURE. We discuss their new line of microphones & speakers that integrate seamlessly into any interior design. We discuss why these products elevate audio quality & the nuances for designers to consider when using them. 

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MXA910 - Ceiling Array Microphone

Microflex Complete Wireless

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Sponsorships: off for this episode

This week we are joined by Varsha Vasant from RMJM. She is an architect with six years of experience in the Architecture industry in Dubai. She has recognized for her contributions to many projects. Key elements to her success have been, her enthusiasm, passion & soft skills. She thrives in think tanks and collaborative environments. Varshas life experiences have helped her in keeping calm and resilient in times of stress. She is consistently driven by every opportunity to learn/grow and believes this is a mindset that has to be exercised into being. Varsha can also be loosely described as a jack of all trades. Someone who is open and willing to explore new things constantly. She's dives passionately head deep into just about anything she's doing whether that is architecture, design, art, music or movies. So without further ado, lets get into it!

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This week, we are joined by Jason Burnside. He is one the few architects in the city of Dubai, that has seen its evolution over the last two decades. In 2001, Jason left London to join Godwin Austen Johnson, affectionately known as GAJ. Since then, he has been part of & led, many projects that have gone on to be design & commercial successes. Having worked across various market sectors, Jason is known for his midas touch across the education sector. Infact, he is considered to be an industry leader for the same. So without further ado, lets get into it!

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On this weeks episode, we have Steve Glitz. He has been part of design ecosystem within the GCC for some time now. Being from the recruitment space, he has a constant pulse on how our industry operates & moves. Steve has been living and working in Dubai since 2015, specialising in recruiting design professionals for international architectural consultancies, Real Estate Developers and Government Authorities within the architecture & design sector currently working for Redpath Partners. They are an international recruitment business that focuses solely on providing services to the Property & Construction industries who interact with clients at all stages of the property lifecycle, from capital and funding to design and delivery across a global network of offices in Dubai, Sydney, Melbourne, New York, Hong Kong, and London.

Steve has developed an extensive network of clients and candidates across the Middle East partnering with some of the world’s most prestigious architectural design firms, who boast some of the region’s iconic projects. Since joining Redpath Partners, Steve has been given the opportunity to work on some of the regions large-scale masterplanning projects and is currently focused on supporting the development of Saudi Arabia in line with Vision 2030, building out design teams on a number of exciting projects across the Kingdom. We are really excited to have Steve with us today, so without further ado, lets get into it!

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With over one and a half decades of experience across a diverse portfolio, today we are joined by Mahmoud Shahin from P&T Architects and Engineers. Mahmoud has worked on a diverse range of projects across AME & APAC regions. He is known for his architectural flair & attention to detail. He is able to design and deliver projects successfully with a key understanding of engineering systems & foresight to potential road blocks. Over the years Mahmoud, has transitioned into promoting the design side of the business & has demonstrated fantastic leadership skills with multiple sized teams. We are excited to unpack this episode, so without further ado, lets get into it!

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P&T Group  - LinkedIN | Instagram | Website

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