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On this weeks episode we have Wisam Allami. A proud alumnus from the University of Sharjah & founder of LAMI Architects, Wissam has spent close to a decade honing his skills in contemporary design. His approach is a careful balance between functionality and aesthetics. Detailing, is a critical design phase that truly translates a project from a rendering to reality. This phase is of particular interest to Wisam & his team. Thier built work truly does speak for itself. So without further ado, lets get into it.

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With close to two decades of award-winning work, we are joined today by Ralf Steinhauer. He is a truly seasoned professional & has been responsible for delivering many key landmarks in the region. Ralf believes in a holistic approach to design & is known for being the vertex of the design studio, project site & academia. Apart from his time RSP, Ralf also is a guest professor at my alma mater, Canadian University of Dubai! So without further ado, let’s get into it!

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On todays show, we are joined by Andy Shaw. With a vast portfolio of work across Europe and the middle-east, Andy is considered to be seasoned designer in the field. With close to two decades of experience, he has been part of & delivered many high profile projects. He is the managing partner of AMA design, visiting professor at the Heriott-Watt University & Chair of the RIBA gulf chapter. If there ever was a bridge between professional practice & architectural education, Andy would definitely be it! We have a lot to unpack in this episode, so lets get into it!

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Our guest today is David Daniels! David is currently the Director of Architecture at SSH UAE right here in Dubai. David has been part of the success story of SSH UAE from the very beginning & has helped shape, quite literally, 'the design direction of the practice. This is reflected in SSHs recently awarded works both in Dubai & across the region. 

Prior to SSH, David spent a significant amount of time with both Glenn Howells Architects & Hopkins Architects in London, where in he refined his craft. Both practices are part of a much larger community in terms of their location & social context. We are sure David would be able to explain better than we ever could! These roots have helped David envision, a vital sense of social context in his work. After being part of SSH, for close to 6 years now, its safe to say that David has been able to create his own little piece of Marylebone, right here in Dubai Design District. This can be clearly seen in one particular market segment that SSH specializes in. The cultural projects out of SSH Dubai have gone on to receive multiple awards & acclaim from peers & rightly so!

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On todays show, we are joined by Mihir Sanganee. Architect, designer, entrepreneur, runner, dog-lover! These are some of the titles that come to mind when describing our guest today. With over a decade of experience in the region, Mihir has delivered some of the most, bespoke designs, seen in the region. His dedication to detailing is phenomenal & this has led the team of Designsmith to receive region-wide recognition in a very rapid timeframe. In this episode, we discuss all things design, operating a business, creating teams/workflows & everything in between. So without further ado, lets get into it!

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This week we are joined by Kerem Cengiz. With close to three decades of project experience across multiple market sectors, Kerem brings a wealth of knowledge as an architect, urban planner & business leader. He has been part of and led, award-winning projects across Europe, Australia, APAC & the MENA region. 

Undoubtedly, this has helped Kerem bring a truly diverse & holistic outlook to his design vision & business approach. He is one of the very few designers, that not only possesses immense design acumen but also, vast knowledge and experience in leading design teams/businesses & stake holders across various markets. We have a lot to unpack in this episode, so without further ado, lets get into it!.

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This week we are joined by the dynamic duo of Bass Ackermann & Alistair Mac Bean. They are here to talk about a truly unique project within a 'blue ocean' market sector in the region. As a relatively, young developer, HIVE Coliv have already managed to break ground on thier first venture & they aim to deliver a residential product that this market has not seen yet. With well over a decade of development experience between them, Bass & Alistair already have plans on expansion within various regions globally! We wont give away anymore & save the rest for the episode! So without further ado, lets get into it.

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This week we are joined by Jennie Binchy of Binchy & Binchy! As design director, Jennie has led the way, in achieving design excellence across a variety of market sectors. Binchy and Binchy have carved a niche for themselves in the region across complex interior projects & contemporary architecture! Never satisfied with the status quo, Binchy & Binchy are known more pushing the envelope in terms of materiality, design expression & spatial form! Having delivered multiple award-winning projects in the region, Jennie comes with a wealth of experience from both design & operating a thriving design practice! We are really excited to have her on the show today, so without further ado, lets get into it!

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On todays show, we are joined by Indu Varanasi, Founder & Design director of IR DESIGN. With well over two decades of professional experience, Indu is known for her holistic approach to design & all its facets. She has been part of many award-winning projects in the region across various market sectors. Indu has been an active participant in both the design & business community. She is not one to shy away from engaging & pushing the important conversations forward. With design talks, columns, workshops & many more, she truly embodies the statement of being inspired in design & disciplined in action.

Outside of the region, IRD have capitalized on market opportunities across the world. Indu has led projects across China, India, Tanzania, Oman & Sudan. This truly gives her a global outlook with a local context. We are super excited to have her on the show! So without further ado, lets get into it!

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This week we are joined by Drew Gilbert. With a passion for pushing the envelope, Drew has made a big splash into the architecture and design scene of the region. His architectural career started off in the US where in, he nurtured his curiosity and honed his skills. Since then, he has leap frogged to the middle-east & has been part of many projects that have gone on to win international awards & receive critical acclaim. 

These include world acclaimed projects such as the Samara gardens (recently nominated by UNESCO as an Archeological landmark), The Cultural Canyon in Iraq and The LifeLine masterplan in Cairo, both of which went to be celebrated at the WAF last year. But of course, there are many, many more! We are fired up to have Drew on the show today, so lets get into it!

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